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Helicopter Glacier Trek

Juneau, Alaska

Helicopter Glacier Trek

DETAILS

  • 41/4
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  • Outerwear
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  • Flightseeing Tour
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OVERVIEW

This 2-hour glacier trekking adventure, led by our knowledgeable interpretive guides, offers an amazing blend of scientific discovery, ice trekking and exploration, and stunning views of the Mendenhall Glacier’s most breathtaking features. Soar over the beautiful wilderness on the outskirts of Juneau in a helicopter and land near an ancient glacier, where you can hike across its ever-changing icescape. Following a picturesque flight inland, you will enjoy an orientation briefing on how to maximize your experience. All the necessary mountaineering gear for your adventure will be provided, including an ice ax, crampons, and harness, allowing you to reach even remote areas of the glacial landscape. As you negotiate the rugged terrain and take in the extraordinary scenery, you will learn about the formation of glaciers, the rate at which they are retreating and why parts of the ice have a bluish hue.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride a helicopter over the pristine wilderness that borders Juneau.
• Hike over the icy terrain of a glacier with a mountaineering expert.
• Gain a firsthand understanding of glaciers and how they creep across the landscape.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour involves two miles of hiking over uneven terrain so guests should be in good physical condition. The minimum age to participate is 12 years old. Children 18 years old and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No prior experience is required to participate. Rain and wind-proof outerwear, mountaineering boots, crampons, harness, gaiters, gloves, ice axe, helmet and a hip pack with snack and water will be provided. Due to weight and balance limitations and to ensure safety and comfort, guests weighing 250 pounds or more may be assessed an additional $150 to reserve extra space on the helicopter. We arrange seating based on the weight, balance, safety, and comfort of the whole departure, and cannot guarantee that we will be able to keep groups together on the aircraft. Please note that we will do everything possible to keep groups together for the flight portion of the tour, but we are sometimes required to split a group between multiple helicopters. All groups will be together for the glacier portion of the tour.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Flight Tours

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve physical exertion for extended periods of time; can involve uneven or steep terrain or swimming in a light current. Recommended only for physically fit and adventurous travelers.
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