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First Responders in the Backcountry

MICA Guides First Responders Any activity in the outdoor industry can pose many potential dangers. MICA Guides takes its role as first responders so seriously, often taking extra time at the end of the day to work on these crucial skills. Accidents are unpredictable, sudden, and unexpected, which is why having the knowledge and skills to respond quickly during emergencies is so essential for our outdoor guides. Likewise, it is vital to maintain these skills, as it is easy to become complacent when working in risky environments regularly. Regular upkeep of these skills is an integral part of our training, preparing us for anything the wilderness throws at us. Medical Emergencies Most of the time, the situations we have to deal with are minor, like cuts or blisters, but occasionally, more serious medical events occur on a trek, which guides practice [...]

By |2025-12-31T18:59:09+00:00July 10, 2023|

A Lifeless Glacier?

A Glacial Pace From the surface, glaciers can look like a lifeless, frozen land, but if you look at the glacier closely, you'll be able to see that is far from the truth. The glacier itself is constantly moving and changing not unlike a river of ice filling in the valley, a gradual process that you can see remnants of when you drive through the Matanuska Valley. One of the most obvious ways to understand the way landscapes over time is by understanding the natural history of a region, and valleys like the Mat-Su Valley are a great place to start. You'll come to realize that there is a lot more movement on this block of ice than you might have thought. Wildlife As wonderful and fascinating as glaciers are, they aren’t necessarily the place you would go to see [...]

By |2025-12-31T19:06:51+00:00March 20, 2023|

Advanced Trekking on the Glacier

Exciting Matanuska Explorations Here at MICA Guides, there is no shortage of choices when it comes to what trek to take. Sometimes it can be hard to know what trip is best for you and your group. One of my favorite trips on the glacier is the Advanced Trek. This day trip is a great way to dive a little deeper into the Matanuska Glacier. If ice climbing is not quite your thing, but you still want to spend the day on the glacier and get your heart rate up a bit, the Advanced Trek is the trek for you! Your Day on the Glacier The trip begins at 10 am from our basecamp, where you can get a sneak peek of the glacier from the parking lot as you get ready to gear up and head down the road to the toe [...]

By |2025-12-31T20:07:03+00:00February 3, 2023|

Top 10 Things to do in Glacier View

What to Do in Glacier View Glacier View may be a small town along the Glenn Highway, but you'll be surprised to see just how much this town has to offer. Check out the Top 10 activities and places to visit during your next trip. Be sure to read through because we have saved the best for last! 10: Howdy Hall and the Glacier View Car Launch - If you are in town around the Fourth of July and like crazy events with great views and large crowds, there is no better place to be than the Glacier View Car Launch. There is no good way to describe this event, but the name gives a hint as to what to expect! 9: G2 Zipline - Looking for a good view with a different kind of chaos - come [...]

By |2025-12-31T21:42:42+00:00January 2, 2023|

Glacier View’s G2 View

This is a ride so fast that you'll hardly have time to enjoy the thrilling views! Don't worry - that's why MICA Guides offers plenty of other trips onto the Glacier itself for a close up view! Glacier View Adventure's G2 zipline is Alaska's fastest zipline. The fastest recorded zip was 63mph! Many zipline tours are advertised as 'canopy tours'. Canopy tours can be fun, but they mostly go through the treetops and don't have the opportunity to reach such high speeds. Not to mention, they don't have the same stunning view as the G2 that starts on a 250ft foot cliff and propels you alongside a glacial river! Read more about how ziplines work here.  Why is the G2 so special? My favorite part of the G2 is that there are two lines side by side so you get to race with another person. This is great for anyone [...]

By |2022-12-19T09:42:49+00:00December 19, 2022|

Ice Screws 101

Ever wondered how Ice Screws work? If you have been on a Helicopter trip, Ice Climbing trek or Advanced Trek with MICA Guides you might have noticed that the guides carry around giant screws with a bolt on the end. These are ice screws and are used to create a V-thread in the ice which becomes the anchor for the climb or rope system. Fortunately your guides are around to carry all the heavy gear for you! These hollow, threaded screws are usually 7-9 inches in length and come in a variety of diameters. They have changed drastically since the 1960s when they started becoming popular among ice climbers. Today they are quite light and many come with a crank to make it easy to penetrate the ice. You can read more about the history and physics behind ice screws here! Guide getting ready to build an [...]

By |2022-12-06T09:11:47+00:00December 6, 2022|

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