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Spring Glacier Camping Giveaway

Win a Night on Matanuska Glacier We are giving away one night luxury camping on Matanuska Glacier, which includes a helicopter flight to and from the glacier camp, with dinner and breakfast on the glacier.  Below are the complete rules. Giveaway administered by Exposure Alaska (doing business as MICA Guides) and affiliates. Giveaway is void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Must be 18 years old to enter. One entry will be received for both liking and commenting. Winner will be chosen at random. Winner receives one Glacier Overnight Experience, including helicopter flight from Glacier View, AK to the glacier camp and back.  You must meet all age, weight, and other requirements listed on https://micaguides.com/activities/glacier-overnight/ . If you want to get “add-ons”, as listed on the web page above, this will require a separate purchase, and entrants and participants must meet requirements listed on each “add-ons” page. Contest winner may [...]

By |2025-12-31T19:09:08+00:00February 17, 2023|

MICA Guides on YouTube

Major updates to our YouTube Throughout the last few seasons we have been updating our videos so that all of our clients may best understand their upcoming activities, and look back to remember where they've been. We have added over a dozen new videos of our top activities to our YouTube page.  With all of our new and updated activities, we needed to put together great compilations of everything from Alaska ice climbing to our new favorite, the Glacier Overnight adventure tour. Take a look through a few of our favorites below: Subscribe to MICA Guides Glacier Overnight Adventure by Helicopter The Glacier Overnight Adventure is one of the top experiences in Alaska.  Add on the Ultimate Helicopter Adventure, and find out just how amazing a true Alaska activity can be.  Hours of Glacier Exploration and a night under the alpenglow surrounding the Matanuska Glacier.  Be catered to by our [...]

By |2022-08-04T06:58:21+00:00August 4, 2022|

Dude Perfect tries Ice Climbing

YouTube team Dude Perfect came out to try out Ice Climbing and our Overnight Glacier Adventure We were excited all summer for the Dude Perfect crew to come out and test the ropes on Matanuska Glacier.  Their team was first dropped off by Helicopter, flown by Mark at Sheep Mountain Lodge, and received by Brett and Warren.  As two of our most experienced guides, Brett and Warren took the crew out on an adventure they won't soon forget. https://youtu.be/hj5Xv2L2X4M?t=433 There is also a behind the scenes video, where we can take a look at the Overnight Glacier Adventure a little more closely. https://youtu.be/A16Qp3fH4zo?t=17

By |2021-12-12T20:44:34+00:00December 12, 2021|

Fourth of July in Glacier View

Fourth of July in Glacier View If you’re looking for something to do with the family on July 4th, then take a look at the Glacier View Fourth of July Car Launch. Located each year at Glacier View River Retreat just off Mile 99 of the West Glenn Highway. This is an eclectic event that has something for everyone. With the main event: launching cars off a 300’ cliff, there’s plenty to enjoy. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, with discounted fees for Glacier View residents. Each year a handful of different cars gets launched off this towering cliff!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wueC3f_G1A   The Fourth of July car launch, first run in 2005, increases year-by-year, with over 3,000 spectators in 2019. Food vendors are abound each year to full fill your comfort food desires and give you a variety of delicious food options. Gates open at 10 a.m, and the [...]

By |2020-07-06T23:00:15+00:00July 6, 2020|

Anchorage Ice Climbing Road Trip

Anchorage is a good place to start your adventure. This city is a place to touch down and access a variety of indoor and outdoor recreation and exploration. This journey from the city to a valley glacier offers beautiful views and fun adventures. This travel base is where most of arrive, gather gear and plans, and then explore and learn about Alaska. Anchorage is a stop to grab any last-minute items you forgot and enjoy some comforts. Anchorage has a balance of city accommodations and wilderness areas to experience and enjoy. There is even a coastal biking trail to enjoy if you brought your bike or rent bikes. This mode of transportation can help you to enjoy and explore the natural scenery while also being able to travel to locations within Anchorage as well. Eagle River and Symphony Lakes After leaving Anchorage, [...]

By |2026-01-28T17:32:04+00:00March 1, 2020|

Matanuska Glacier Over Time

Continuous Movement and Changes of a Glacier Possibly, about 22,000 years ago, the Matanuska Glacier reached its peak in size. The terminus once reached the north end of Anchorage. The Knik Glacier met the Matanuska and formed a lobe-like shape during this period. Geological evidence indicates that these two glaciers retreated in two separate phases. Glacial ablation may have occurred through stagnation of the Matanuska. In other words, the glacier was melting faster than it could form. After the second, faster melt phase, about 13,700 years ago, the glacier retreated. Down wasting is the thinning of glacier ice due to melt, similar to the size it is today. Once these two segments began, the world’s glacial systems went into dramatic retreat. Since that last period, the Matanuska Glacier has not changed as dramatically. When you drive down the Glenn Highway into the Mat-Su Valley, there are many indicators [...]

By |2026-01-21T19:15:21+00:00February 16, 2020|

Why is Glacier Ice Blue

Explore and Learn: Why is Glacier Ice Blue? The Matanuska Glacier is an incredible feature of our natural environment located in central southern Alaska. The terminus is located in Glacier View, Alaska, right where the MICA Guides Base is located. On the MICA base, we have an incredible view of the white and blue ice that extends for 27 miles back into the valley. Deep Blues To better appreciate the deep blues, take a scenic helicopter flight over the ice or join our Helicopter Glacier Hike to explore up close. From any vantage point, the glacier's blue hues stand out. Guests often ask, “What makes the glacier ice blue?” The Matanuska Glacier displays shades of cerulean, turquoise, and deep blue that captivate and inspire awe from both above and below. Book your adventure today and witness these breathtaking blues up close! The [...]

By |2026-01-26T20:26:34+00:00December 20, 2019|

Meet Ice Climbing Guide Brett

With infectious energy and a quick witted sense of humor, Brett never struggles to find adventure. Whether it be ice climbing, skiing, or multi-pitch rock climbing, he is always searching for creative and courageous routes through the mountains. Born in the flat corn fields of Central Illinois, his excitement for traveling to new places eventually brought him to Alaska. This will be his 4th season with MICA, as MICA’s Senior Glacier Guide. He is always excited to provide guests with opportunities to learn something new and to help them achieve something they thought they could never do. With a Wilderness First Responder certification and AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, Brett is prepared for whatever the great outdoors throw at him. Glacier Trekking with Brett on Matanuska Glacier When he’s not in Alaska, Brett enjoys rock climbing, backcountry skiing, traveling to remote regions of the world, and training Nelly (his [...]

By |2019-10-12T20:09:51+00:00October 12, 2019|

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