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Private Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike
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8 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Embark on a private guided hike through the Tongass National Forest, the world's largest temperate rainforest. Your 4-mile journey begins hiking past towering Sitka spruce and hemlock trees. Ascend the trail to encounter rugged wilderness with steep terrain, rock scrambles, and undefined paths. Emerging from the forest, you behold the Mendenhall Glacier. Your guide leads a hike along the rocky moraine, revealing the glacier up close.
Explore this ancient ice age wilderness from the glacier's edge. This exploration allows you to observe ice features such as crevasses, ice fall at the toe of the glacier, and deep blue depths of this river of ice. The glacier is constantly changing, making each day a unique adventure. While this tour does not trek on the glacier, it brings you to the edge, where you can enjoy front-row views. Your private guide can tailor this strenuous hike to your group's needs, whether you want to go faster, slower, or spend more time in the stunning scenery.
What's Included
- Bottled Water
- Professional, Private Guide
- Forest Service Permits
- Glacier gear, backpack, rain jacket and pants -- please advise supplier of sizing
- Hearty Snack
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The “C” Sign, located near the cruise ship docks directly between Mt. Roberts Tramway and the green Taku Smokeries building, is our centralized downtown meeting location for all clients in the downtown area, including the majority of cruise ship passengers.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Goldbelt Tram
Pick-up at "C" Sign at the base of the Mount Roberts Tramway and van transport to main office for gear orientation and outfitting. Once outfitting complete, guests will be transported to the West Glacier Trailhead.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
West Glacier Trailhead
Hiking to the glacier begins with 4 miles through towering Sitka Spruce and Hemlock in the largest temperate rainforest in the world.
2 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mendenhall Glacier
Explore this ancient ice age wilderness from the glacier's edge, and marvel at the stunning ice features that create a deep blue tapestry before you. This exploration of the glacial edge offers a glimpse into an ice age wilderness, allowing you to observe captivating ice features such as crevasses, ice fall at the toe of the glacier, and the mysterious deep blue depths of this ancient river of ice.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
West Glacier Trailhead
Return 4 mile hike back through the Tongass National Forest
2 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Goldbelt Tram
Drop off back downtown. Thanks for joining!
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum age is 8 years and at least a size 2 shoe
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- All clients must be in good enough shape, conditioned and capable of hiking up to 6-6.5 hours, covering about 9 miles roundtrip.
- Clients need to wear sturdy hiking boots that provide good ankle support while hiking on uneven, rocky terrain & trekking on the glacier. All clients will need to hike with a backpack the entire way on this trip.
- Due to the inherent risks involved, we do not permit pregnant guests to participant.
- Glacier Access and feature exploration: The Mendenhall Glacier is receding daily. Because the glacier is in a state of constant change, not all features may be present or accessible. We will explore the edges of the glacier safely from the bedrock. This tour does not include trekking on the glacier.
- A specific amount of time exploring the edge of the glacier cannot be guaranteed. The amount of time at the glacier is dependent on the group's pace and weather conditions.
- Clients must disclose information regarding pertinent medical conditions/history, allergies and any type of restriction or limitation that might introduce a higher degree of challenge on this trip.
- RELEASE OF LIABILITY/ASSUMPTION OF RISK FORM: Every participant on the trip must sign a Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk form at the start of the trip. Alterations and/or deletions to the waiver are not permitted.
Operated by Above and Beyond Alaska
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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