Description

Helicopter Ice Climbing Tour

Skip the hours and miles of moraine hiking and save your energy for some of the best ice features on the Matanuska Glacier! Experiencing ice climbing on this 27 mile long valley glacier might be one of the best ways to explore the vertical ice and more. This tour includes a direct flight, out and back. So you’ll get to take in some great views on your way to some of the best climbing areas.

What to Expect

Depending on the groups ability and pace each climber will enjoy up to 3-4 climbers per person over a duration of 3-4 hours. Your glacier guides will help you with your gear and questions as well as set up the climb sites you get to. Since this tour is perfect for any ice climber, even if this is your first time, the glacier crew will be there to assist you with techniques and safety. Climbing gear and tools will be provided for this tour.

This tour does include lowering into large features such as glacier moulins, so we strongly advise against this experience if you have a fear of heights. This tour starts with beginner terrain and techniques and gradually progresses to more difficult features.

For Ice Climbing we require you to have:

• A small backpack with room for gear. If you don’t have one, we have some available for you to use!
• Long Pants
• Sunglasses
• Long sleeve shirt, preferably not cotton
• Long synthetic or wool socks

Plastic mountaineering boots are provided from mens sizes 4-14. Please advise us in advance of your trek if you need a size at the large or small end of this range. Please bring your own hiking boots that cover your ankles if you have them, as they are needed for the approach to the climbing areas.

Our Recommendations on Clothing and Gear:

• • Quick dry clothing (not cotton). Usually a good pair of hiking pants works great. Ski pants and jackets are not necessary
  • Tall socks
  • Rain gear, even if it isn’t raining
  • Liner gloves
  • Extra warm layers
  • Lunch, snacks, and water
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera

Explore some of the best features on the Matanuska and enjoy a bird’s eye view with energy to spare for ice climbing!

Customizations:

*All trip times are approximate and include travel time to and from the glacier. You’ll need lunch for this adventure!

• Minimum age: 12 years
• $499
• 6 Hours
• 2-person minimum
• Flight options to add onto tour
• Option to have private tour

You are welcome to sign up as a solo climber but we reserve the right to cancel the tour if no other guests sign up.  Should this be the case we would give you 5 days notice and a full refund.  This rarely happens but you should understand that it is a possibility.

2-person Minimum. Want to customize? Have questions or concerns? Please reach out to us on our Contact Us page or simply give us a call by phone at (907)-302-6059.