Private Ice Climbing

ice climber walking with gear up glacier moraine

Explore the Matanuska Glacier with MICA Guides

Starting price per tour:

$1,116.00

The price is for your private group of up to 4 climbers

*additional Glacier Access fee applies.

BOOK THIS TOUR

We’ve been teaching beginners to climb since 1999! You can do it too.

This is our Ice Climbing adventure exclusively for your group. Doing a Private trip gives you more flexibility to go at your pace and try harder, or easier climbs. It’s all about you and your group.

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

Minimum age: 10 years
This tour is priced per group. Start the booking process on the calendar to check rates for the number of people in your group.

*Our Ice Climbing fee does not include the Glacier Park Access Fee, which must be paid upon Check In at the MICA Base. For details see Glacier Access.

What to Expect

A full day on the Matanuska Glacier. This includes a demanding 2 mile one-way hike to the best climbing terrain, and 3-4 hours of ice climbing in which you can expect 3-4 climbs per person depending on group ability and pace. Your time climbing vs. moraine hiking depends on group ability and pace. The best way to maximize climbing time is to book a custom trip. Some down time during which your guide will be building anchors and other group members will be climbing. An introduction to climbing gear and proper climbing techniques (climbing boots, crampons, helmets and ice tools provided by MICA Guides) Progression of climbing throughout the day, from beginner bouldering to more challenging and physically demanding walls. The majority of climbing terrain requires lowering into glacial features such as a moulins (deep shafts in the ice) or glacial canyons. Guests on this trip should not be afraid of height exposure.

What to Bring

For Ice Climbing 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!
Quick dry clothing (not cotton/jeans). Usually a good pair of hiking pants works great. Ski pants and jackets are not necessary
Rain gear, even if it isn’t raining
Tall synthetic or wool socks
Extra warm layers
Snacks and lunch
Thin Liner gloves if your hands get cold. You do not need ski gloves
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Sunglasses

Our recommendations on clothing and gear:

Yes you can bring your camera!
Colorful clothing makes for better photos!

Do not bring:

Bear Spray

Fire Arms

Alcohol

Need transportation to the Matanuska Glacier?

We recommend Planet Earth Adventures for a great package deal. (We do not offer pick ups or transportation. There is no public transportation to the glacier.)

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!