Entry Fee to Glacier Park:
The Glacier is accessed via the private Glacier Park. Your entry fee is not included in our trip rates. No National or State Park passes are valid for entry. Entry charge is per person and rates are subject to change at any time.
The current Adult rate is $15 and there are discount rates for students and children.

Directions to MICA Guides at the Matanuska Glacier:
We are located about 2 hours NE of Anchorage , just past Mile 102 of the Glenn Highway. From Anchorage or Palmer, take the Glenn Hwy (Route 1) towards Glenallen. Continue past Mile 102 and past a blue sign that says "Glacier Park/Glacier Access", we're just past the Long Rifle Lodge on the right. Look for our sign and unique blue headquarters. Please just follow these directions, not MapQuest, your GPS or anything else.

Please arrive 30 minutes before your trip departure time (40 minutes for ice climbing). Trips cannot wait for late arrivals. Check driving times.

 

What to bring:
Hiking boots, a day pack, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves and rain gear.
(We have some boots available for loan.)
For longer trips and ice climbing also bring some fleece clothing, water bottle, snacks and lunch.

About boots:
Hiking boots that come up over the ankle are perfect for our treks and hikes. Our crampons can fit sizes from children's size 13 through adult size Men's 14. We have some boots available for complimentary loan.

For ice climbing trips, mountaineering boots are provided. We have sizes from Mens's 4 to 14, please advise us in advance if you need a size at the large or small end of this range.

Reservations/Cancellation Policy :
A MasterCard or Visa is required to guarantee your reservation. We ask for at least 48 hours notice for cancellations otherwise a cancellation fee of 50% may be charged. No-shows will be charged full price for the trip. Late arrivals will be considered a No-Show.

Your responsibilities on the ice:
All participants on our trips must follow our procedures and sign an
ACKNOWLDGEMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY.
Only parents or legal guardians may sign for minors.
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Looking for dining and accommodation near the glacier?

Tundra Rose is very close to the Matanuska Glacier and has self-contained guest cottages and an adjoining restaurant and RV park at Grandview.

Sheep Mountain Lodge offers clean, private guest cabins and adjoining restaurant.
Located 10 miles from the Matanuska Glacier.

Nestled between the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains in
historic Chickaloon is the Castle Mountain Bed and Breakfast.

Enjoy a meal with a great view of the glacier at Long Rifle Lodge, located next to MICA Guides on the highway.

Stay in a hand-crafted log lodge at Majestic Valley Wilderness Lodge, just 12 miles from the glacier.

Down in the heart of the valley Alaska's Snowed Inn can be a comfortable base for your exploring.

Driving Times may vary greatly.
The following are just approximates. Summer is road construction season!
Check for road construction updates near our area, On the web at http://511.alaska.gov/ or dial 511 from any phone.

To MICA Guides from:

Anchorage: 2 to 2 1/2 hours
Palmer: 1 1/2 hours
Wasilla: 1 1/2 to 2 hours
Valdez: 4 to 4 1/2 hours
Glennallen: 2 hours
Denali National Park: 6 - 8 hours (via Wasilla)
Seward: 5 - 6 hours
Fairbanks: 7 - 8 hours (via Tok and Glenallen)

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