Alaska Glacier Trail Hike and Trek (optional Ice Climbing)

Glacier Trek & Ice Climb! Take a hike on a trail near the glacier, mountaineer on the Juneau Icefield, then Ice Climb on the Glacier!

Explore the exhilarating sport of hiking with optional ice climbing on the glacier Professional guides lead the trip and provide expert instruction & interpretation while blending safety with fun. The trip begins with a two and a half mile trail hike through the rainforest and along the lake's edge of the Mendenhall Glacier, over forest and rocky terrain. The elevation gain is approximately 300-500 feet. Once you reach the terminus of the glacier, you will be outfitted in trekking gear.

You'll enjoy trekking as guides show you how to use of crampons on moderate glacial terrain overlooking Mendenhall Lake. If you decide to learn ice climbing on a beginner slope, or challenge yourself rapelling on more vertical terrain, the guides will teach you; or spend more time trekking and exploring the glacier on more gentle terrain. The choice is yours. This trip features close-up views of ice caves, streams, crevasses and other unique glacial formations. This is a once in a lifetime adventure!

Trip Activities: Hiking, Glacier trekking, Optional Ice Climbing
Glacier Trek/Ice Climb Time: Total: est. 6 hours. About 3 hour roundtrip hike to glacier, 1 hour glacier trekking, + either 1/2 hour ice climbing or more trekking, 1. 5 hour R/T transportation from downtown & gear orientation.
Tour operator Provides: Certified guide, mountaineering gear, hearty snack, roundtrip transportation.
You Bring: Hiking boots, comfortable hiking pants, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, and rain gear.
No experience necessary
IMPORTANT NOTE: This trip caters to all ages and abilities. However, participants must be in good enough shape to hike for up to 5 hours, covering about 6 miles roundtrip. The hike to the glacier is moderate to challenging, depending on participant's physical fitness level. The first mile of the trail is well maintained and goes through forests with a few switchbacks. The second half of the trail is a little off the beaten path and requires hiking on bedrock with some rock scrambling. It's important to have sturdy shoes or boots that provide good ankle support while hiking on the rocky terrain.  

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