Ice Climbing 101 A MICA Guide manages the rope system while a climber ascends from glacial meltwater below Ice climbing is a wild and unique way to explore the Alaskan wilderness. Before you start there is a lot to learn. Arriving with a good idea of what to expect can help ease your worries and get you prepared for a day of adventure with MICA Guides. Arriving When you [...]
Roadside Camping: The Glenn Highway For some, home is where you park it. Having a vehicle that can support an adventurous lifestyle is what many look for when traveling around. Your vehicle can be your form of transportation, home, garage, kitchen, or just a place to relax. Working and living out of a van is hard enough. However, when you throw the Alaskan wilderness into the picture, it suddenly becomes more [...]
Unique Places to Stay in Alaska Alaskan residents have an incredible relationship with the land around them. Many who stay in Alaska live off-grid, without traditional amenities like power or water. While you may not want to rough it completely, there are many unique lodging options available to give you a taste of that authentic Alaskan experience. Mountains and Valleys Book Luxury Camping [...]
What to Pack for Alaska While it is likely one of the most beautiful places on earth, Alaska is also one of the wildest. You need to be able to plan for the unpredictable. This may make packing a little more complicated than you’re used to. This guide will help you figure out just what you need to pack for your trip to Alaska. Clothing Sunglasses and rain resistant [...]
Removal of the ‘Into the Wild’ Bus 142 Moving Living History Midway through June, the Alaska Army National Guard airlifted Bus 142 from the Alaskan wilderness to an undisclosed location. The 'Into the Wild' bus, made famous by the book and movie “Into the Wild”. The bus memorializes the life of Christopher McCandless. This historic item was originally placed in the forest to house employees building a pioneer access road. In [...]
Exploring McCarthy Entering the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve from either side shows you the grace of being something so small in this immense and intricate world. Giant snow covered peaks sit atop rolling coniferous forests here. The boundless skies that backdrop the landscape showcase the iridescent colors that come with the rising and setting of the sun. This gradient of mysticism only highlights the features of this expansive terrain. [...]
Gold Mint Trail Hatcher's Pass is full of hiking opportunities. The variety of terrain and accessibility to the backcountry of the Talkeetna Mountains will have you yearning for more with each visit. Some days have an abundance of time and resources, and others you may just have an afternoon to spare. During a summer day in the Mat-Su Valley we chose to keep the logistics simple and embark as a group [...]
Boating Options in Prince William Sound The Prince William Sound is a coastal rain forest located in the Southwest region of Alaska. This area is only a couple hours from Anchorage and easily accessible from the city of Whittier. The views are stunning. Tidal glaciers and snow-peaked mountains lay in the background of any water based adventure you choose out here. Easy access leaves way for a variety of choices in [...]
Hiking in Hatcher Pass Hatcher Pass is known for it's excellent displays of wildflowers and panoramic mountain views. Alaska is by far one of the most stunning places I have ever had the pleasure of visiting, from the endless mountain ranges to the winding rivers and unexplored wilderness. Alaska holds a variety of gems, each uniquely beautiful, but one that truly caught my eye is Hatcher Pass. Hatcher Pass [...]
Welcome to Alaska Adventure Center Alaska Adventure Center is pleased to offer the most comprehensive collection of Alaska activities. We want to find you the perfect set of activities to enjoy, so Contact Us for the best Alaska activity lineup. We want to bring you the best options for your time in Alaska. Your time is valuable, so make sure it is full of adventure! We offer Kayaking, Hiking, Glacier Activities, [...]
