Glacier Hiking & Climbing - Travel Alaska
Alaska’s glacier hiking and climbing trips are designed for a variety of interest and experience levels. You can raft or kayak through a sea of ice to the face of a tidewater glacier, fly over mountain cirques, take an afternoon helicopter tour and land on a glacier, or test your footing across icy rivers along a glacial moraine.
Glacier View Guided Hiking Tours | Walk on a glacier - ALASKA.ORG
Walking out across the ice of Alaska’s largest road-accessible glacier is an unforgettable experience that you can take advantage of year-round — and it’s just a two-hour drive from Anchorage. Walks, hikes, and climbs on the mighty Matanuska glacier with expert guides.
8 Enchanting Glacier Hikes in Alaska to Add to Your Bucket List
Sep 21, 2022 · This list shares some of the most beautiful glacier hikes in Alaska, so you can admire these icy wonders before they’re gone. 1. Exit Glacier via Glacier Overlook Trail
Best Ways to See Alaska's Glaciers
Options include a glacier walk / hike or ice climbing class. The sheer ice walls, deep blue holes (called moulins) and creaking ice make it an unforgettable experience. At the very least, it’s a great excuse to drive the Glenn Highway.
Grewingk Glacier | Unforgettable Alaska Glacier Hike - Chasing …
Jan 15, 2024 · A glacier hike near Homer that includes dense rainforest, frequent wildlife sightings, a mandatory water taxi ride, and a glacial lake dotted with electric-blue icebergs — the Grewingk Glacier trail is quintessentially Alaskan.
Root Glacier Trail: Step-By-Step Guide (Map, Stats & Photos)
Apr 1, 2024 · How to hike the Root Glacier Trail in Wrangell - St. Elias National Park and Preserve. What to bring, when to go, hiking stats and tips.
How to hike to Castner Glacier and Castner Ice Caves in Alaska
Mar 17, 2022 · Hiking to Castner Glacier and exploring the Castner ice caves makes for an epic winter Alaskan adventure in a unique environment. The shape, color and texture of the ice is fascinating to explore and makes for some truly amazing photography opportunities.
Alaska Glacier Hiking - St. Elias Alpine Guides - St. Elias Guides
Best Glacier Hiking in Alaska! Explore the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and walk on the Root Glacier with a knowledgeable guide! From glacial waterfalls to canyons of ice, your guide can get you straight to the best views and features!
8 Incredible Glacier Hikes Near Anchorage Alaska
Nov 8, 2023 · 1. Matanuska Glacier. Distance: 0.5 miles. Time: 1 hour. Difficulty: Very Easy. Distance From Anchorage: 99 miles north. Matanuska Glacier is a 2-hour scenic drive north of Anchorage and it’s the largest road-accessible glacier in the United States!
Ice Fall Trek Matanuska Glacier Hike | MICA Guides
Explore the Matanuska Glacier. Use our winter traction devices to literally “walk on water” as you hike the glacier with a professional guide. Our most popular tour, visiting the best accessible features of the front glacier and great views of the icefall.