Helicopter Glacier Ice Climbing Tour
4 Hours & 15 Minutes • Age 12+
About
This 2-hour ice climbing adventure is the ultimate experience for those seeking both physical challenge and spectacular scenery. Designed for beginners and seasoned adventurers alike, this tour provides the opportunity to climb vertical glacier walls, ascend icy towers, and explore remote areas of the Mendenhall Glacier under the guidance of our highly trained climbing guides. After a breathtaking helicopter flight, you'll land on the glacier and learn the fundamentals of ice climbing with technical gear like harnesses, ropes, crampons, and ice tools. No prior experience is necessary, but guests should be prepared for sustained physical activity and varied, sometimes steep terrain for two hours.
Highlights
Enjoy sweeping views of the Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Forest during your round-trip helicopter flight.
Learn and apply basic ice climbing techniques with professional instruction and support.
Climb shimmering glacier walls or descend into icy features, and pose for once-in-a-lifetime climbing photos.
Explore remote, rugged areas of the Mendenhall Glacier that few people ever see up close.
What's included
We will provide you with rain pants, a rain jacket, gloves, a harness, mountaineering boots, crampons, gloves, an ice axe, a helmet, and a hip pack with water and a granola bar.
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