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Alaska Ice Climbing Tours
Conquer Glaciers, Embrace Adventure
Conquer Glaciers, Embrace Adventure
Dogsled & Helicopter Tours
The classic Alaskan adventure and our most popular tour! Partnered with Dallas Seavey's AK Sled Dog Tours (5-time Iditarod CHAMPION!) Drive your Champion Iditarod winning sled-dog team on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing scenery. Start this adventure with a spectacular helicopter ride over glaciers and icebergs. We often see moose, black bears, Dall sheep, and mountain goats. Land on a huge snowfield high on a glacier and enjoy a whole hour with Alaskan sled dogs and their mushers. Take the dog team for an exhilarating dogsled ride through real snow. You can stand on the runners and mush your own dog team if you want, or just sit on the sled and let the mushers run the team.
The length of this tour makes it perfect for the whole family, and we often see three-generation having fun together. After your dogsled tour, meet the canine athletes that pulled your sled, listen to stories about running sled dog races of over 1,000 miles long, meet the puppies, and of course, take pictures with your favorite dogs.
After the tour, the helicopter takes you back to the lodge and you’ll fly over the lower glaciers where you can see the blue melt pools and the crevasses. We provide overboots so your shoes stay dry.
The Alaskan summer dog sled tour is not to be missed! Check out our packages below.
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Flight over the majestic Chugach Range, Knik Glacier, Lake George, and more
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Includes a one-hour dogsled adventure on real snow
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Small group size, very personal dogsled tour
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Better weather than Juneau, Skagway or Seward, virtually no cancellations
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Excellent chances of seeing wildlife
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Transfers available for purchase from Anchorage for all departures*
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Optional second hard ice glacier landing between crevasses and next to blue melt pools available*
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
No experience needed! Our expert guides make ice climbing safe and thrilling for the whole family. Offered year-round, you’ll take a helicopter to Alaska’s most stunning glaciers. In summer, climb bright blue ice formations, and in winter, scale frozen waterfalls for two completely different adventures.
Choose Your Ice Climbing Adventure
Summer Season
Experience the thrill of Alaska’s glaciers during the long daylight hours of summer. This 4-5 hour private tour gives you helicopter access to stunning glacier walls where you’ll learn to climb safely with the help of our expert guides.
What’s included:
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All necessary gear: rope, harness, helmet, boots, crampons, and ice tools
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Top-rope ice climbing on glacier walls
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Glacier exploration with knowledgeable guides
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Picnic lunch served on the glacier
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Challenge at your own pace: choose a steeper ascent or stay within your comfort zone
Summer climbs offer bright blue ice formations and expansive glacier views, perfect for first-time climbers and families seeking an unforgettable adventure in Alaska’s wilderness.
Winter Season
Discover the magic of frozen Alaska on a winter glacier adventure. This 4-5 hour private tour combines the thrill of top-rope ice climbing with the awe of exploring frozen waterfalls and glacier ice caves.
What’s included:
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All necessary gear: rope, harness, helmet, boots, crampons, and ice tools
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Top-rope ice climbing on glacier walls
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Glacier and ice cave exploration
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Knowledgeable glacier guides
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Picnic lunch served on the glacier
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Challenge at your own pace: choose a steeper ascent or stay within your comfort zone
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Two specialized ice climbing instructors ensure a safe and exciting experience for all skill levels.
Winter climbs highlight the frozen beauty of Alaska, offering a dramatic, snow-and-ice wonderland experience that families and adventure travelers will never forget.
Experience the thrill of Alaska’s glaciers during the long daylight hours of summer. This 4-5 hour private tour gives you helicopter access to stunning glacier walls where you’ll learn to climb safely with the help of our expert guides.
What’s included:
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All necessary gear: rope, harness, helmet, boots, crampons, and ice tools
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Top-rope ice climbing on glacier walls
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Glacier exploration with knowledgeable guides
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Picnic lunch served on the glacier
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Challenge at your own pace: choose a steeper ascent or stay within your comfort zone
Summer climbs offer bright blue ice formations and expansive glacier views, perfect for first-time climbers and families seeking an unforgettable adventure in Alaska’s wilderness.
Private Tour - Lunch included.
Duration
Full day adventure
6-8 hours total
Group Size
Small groups
Max 6 climbers
Departure
Palmer, Alaska
Alaska Helicopter Tours
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Operating Schedule
Our winter office hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. From May 1st through September 15th, we are available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. We look forward to speaking with you soon!
Alaska Glacier Lodge
29979 E Knik River Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
