Take your Matanuska Glacier Experience to the Next Level.
This trip is designed to go a little further and higher on the glacier, and get you up close to bottomless crevasses, enjoying big overlooks and views away from the crowds. You’ll wear a harness and one of our most experienced guides will use a rope and anchor system to allow you to safely explore some of the more technical features of the glacier. This tour is your best chance by land to see features like Ice Caves.
- What to Expect
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What to Expect:
- 5 1/2 hours of technical Matanuska Glacier trekking
- Guide narration of exciting glacial features and stunning views from higher areas around the Ice Fall
- A closer look at crevasses and moulins using a rope and anchor system
- A faster-paced, smaller group than the Ice Fall Trek [1:4]
**If you are a group of 5 or more, don’t worry! Give us a call/email and we can chat about adding a second guide to a time slot.
Must be able to walk at a brisk pace over uneven terrain for this trip. Minimum age: 12 years.
*Our Advanced Trek fee does not include the Glacier Park Access Fee, which must be paid upon Check In at the MICA Base. The current fee is $25 per person but is subject to change; we have no control over this access fee.*
- What to Bring
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What to Bring:
For the Advanced Trek we require you to have:
- A backpack with room for gear. If you don’t have one, we have some available for you to use!
- Long Pants
- Hiking boots that come over your ankle. If you don’t own a pair, we have some available for your use!
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
- Rain gear, even if it isn’t raining
- Liner gloves
- Long synthetic or wool socks
- Extra warm layers
- Snacks and water or a packed lunch
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Camera
What NOT to bring:
- Bear Spray
- Fire Arms
- Alcohol
Must be able to walk at a brisk pace over uneven terrain for this trip. Minimum age: 12 years.
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- Reviews
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“Advanced Trek Far Exceeded My Expectations
We went on the Advanced Trek of Matanuska Glacier with Scott. The entire experience exceeded my expectations. Scott was very safety conscious, informative, and worked well with the team which made for a very enjoyable and rewarding day. The moderate physical activity was well worth it. I highly recommend this trek with MICA Guides.”
No experience needed for this trip but you should be able to walk at a brisk pace and be comfortable scrambling over uneven terrain.
This trip does not include vertical ice climbing though you may occasionally scramble up short ice walls. Great photo opportunities and a chance to do a little more without committing to an entire day of ice climbing. Smaller groups [1:4] and a faster pace than our Ice Fall Trek. Approximately 5 1/2 hours on the glacier. 7 hours total.
**If you are a group of 5 or more, don’t worry! Give us a call/email and we can chat about adding a second guide to a time slot.
Must be able to walk at a brisk pace over uneven terrain for this trip. Minimum age: 12 years.
Note: All trip times are approximate and include travel to and from the glacier
*Our Advanced Trek fee does not include the Glacier Park Access Fee, which must be paid upon Check In at the MICA Base. The current fee is $25 per person but is subject to change; we have no control over this access fee.*
Adults $159. Click a date above for current rate and availability.
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