Want more adventure on the Matanuska Glacier? Helicopter to the best of the glacier with one of our highly trained Guides for a half day of exploring.
Undivided Glacier Exploration
For the group that would like to have a day on the glacier with a private guide with any combination of trekking and exploring.
Enjoy breath taking scenery and rare ice features and with your own personal glacier support team to guide you.
Glacier Support
All of the technical gear for ice glacier travel. Includes hiking boots, waterproof gloves, and helmets. Boot sizes range from Men’s 4 to 14; please advise us in advance if you need a size at the large or small end of this range.
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Duration: 7 Hours. Trip duration is approximate and includes transportation time from MICA Base to and from the glacier.
- Cost: $759 for your private group of 1-4 people. (This rate is the same as a party of 4 with a group discount). If you have 5 or 6 people in your group we may be able to take them for an additional fee of $195/person.
- We can accommodate even larger parties. For example, book two private trips at $759/each to include up to 8 guests. Add up to 4 additional guests at $195/each to include 12 total guests.
*Our Private 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 $45 per person but is subject to change; we have no control over this access fee.*
About the Moraine Hike
We’ve learned that climbing and any technical exploring using rope systems in “the backcountry” offers a superior experience for our guests. Access to the backcountry requires a demanding 2 mile hike over uneven glacial moraine to the best climbing terrain the Matanuska has to offer.
Depending on your group’s ability and pace, this hike takes approximately an hour to an hour and a half and involves walking over loose rocks, muddy ice, and steep slopes. While strenuous, this hike allows our groups to escape the larger crowds on the lower glacier and access some of the most dramatic terrain the Matanuska has to offer.
Of course safety is our top priority so if your Guide determines that you or your group may not make it to the backcountry and return in a reasonable time the trip will be adjusted and will not include any use of ropes.
We’ll do our best to provide an enjoyable glacier experience but no refunds or price adjustments will be made.
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What to Expect
- 6.5 hours of trekking and exploration at your group’s own pace and tailored to your interests.
- Guided exploration of exciting glacial features and stunning views in a remote area of the Matanuska Glacier
- Custom instruction catered to your personal Trekking experience
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For The Private Advanced Trek 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
- 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
- Tall synthetic or wool socks
- Extra warm layers
- Snacks and water or packed lunch
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Camera
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- Bear Spray
- Fire Arms
- Alcohol
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We recommend Planet Earth Adventures for a great package deal. (There is no public transportation to the glacier.)
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Book now and you’ll receive valuable promotional codes for the following:
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Why explore the Matanuska Glacier with us? Our Guides are out on the glacier every day, often on their days off! We know the best features and how to get you there while managing the risks of hiking on a glacier.
Guided adventures on the Matanuska Glacier since 1999. Go with the Pros!