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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 |2025-12-31T21:42:42-10:00January 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 for a close up view Glacier View Adventure's G2 is Alaska's fastest zipline, reaching 63mph. Many zipline tours are advertised as 'canopy tours'. Canopy tours can be fun, but they mostly go through the treetops and don't reach 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 having two side-by-side lines for racing a friend. This is great for anyone with a competitive edge. As a zip guide, it is fun [...]

By |2026-02-26T08:22:38-10:00December 19, 2022|

Ice Screws 101

How Do Ice Screws Work? If you have been on a Helicopter trip, an Ice Climbing trek, or an Advanced Trek with MICA guides, you might have noticed that the guides carry 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. These hollow, threaded screws are usually 7-9 inches long and available in a variety of diameters. They have changed drastically since the 1960s, when they became popular among ice climbers. Today, they are quite light, and many come with a crank to make ice penetration easier. You can read more about the history and physics behind ice screws here! Our guides spend countless hours learning and practicing how to use ice screws to quickly create strong, safe anchors for each trek. We recommend [...]

By |2026-03-21T08:01:18-10:00December 6, 2022|

Glacier Camping Journal Entries

The Glacier Diaries Flying over the Matanuska Glacier by helicopter to arrive at your private ice climbing base camp is quite the adventure. Now, add glamping and gourmet meals to the mix, and you have yourself an overnight glacier camping experience. See what these guests had to say about their trip out to glacier camp. 07.02.21 "With gratitude, we are far more interesting now that we have ice climbed and slept on a glacier than we were yesterday. This is definitely "The Last Frontier", but we would not have been able to experience it correctly without Lindsay! I was a little apprehensive about bringing two teenagers here, but thanks to Lindsay's attention to detail throughout the trip, they had the best time ever! The hospitality, the food, the fire, all of it was greatly appreciated. But surprisingly, the best thing about this trip was my girls seeing [...]

By |2026-02-26T07:20:22-10:00October 22, 2022|

MICA Guides on YouTube

Major Updates to our YouTube Over the past few seasons, we've updated our videos to help clients preview upcoming activities and reflect on past adventures. We've added over a dozen new videos of our top offerings to our YouTube page. With so many new options, we've created compilations featuring everything from Alaska ice climbing to our latest favorite—the Glacier Overnight adventure tour. Check out a few highlights below: Subscribe to MICA Guides Glacier Overnight Adventure by Helicopter The Glacier Overnight Adventure is among Alaska's premier experiences. Add the Ultimate Helicopter Adventure and discover the thrilling scope of authentic Alaskan activities. Spend hours exploring glaciers and a night beneath the alpenglow surrounding the Matanuska Glacier. Enjoy attentive service from our experienced, professional guides. Matanuska Glacier Ice Climbing We love ice climbing—it's how we got our start. Our name [...]

By |2026-02-26T07:09:30-10:00August 4, 2022|

Winter Time on a Glacier

Life on a glacier is constantly changing, sometimes faster than others. During the summer, you can see glacial changes happen in a matter of hours by means of meltwater and shifting. And in the winter, the glacial world moves much more slowly, offering a different perspective on the ice. Summertime on a Glacier In the summer, glaciers move and change more quickly because they are in their 'melt season'. This is when ice melts faster than it can accumulate, due to the consistently higher summer temperatures. You might see large meltwater lakes near the glacier's toe. The water level of these lakes can rise and fall as daily temperatures fluctuate. With more sun and warmer temperatures, there is more melt. Not only does meltwater influence the lakes, but it also influences the rate of ice shifting and carving that the glacier undergoes. Meltwater [...]

By |2026-02-25T06:54:13-10:00February 28, 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. There is also a behind-the-scenes video that lets us take a closer look at the Overnight Glacier Adventure.

By |2026-02-25T06:28:14-10:00December 12, 2021|

Into the Belly of a Glacier

When you fly over the Matanuska Glacier in a helicopter it can be a bit overwhelming. It may be your first time in the passenger seat. You might even be at the ready with your camera to capture the sights. And somehow, nothing can prepare you for the immensity of splendor that you can take in from the sky here. You get to soar into the rarely seen areas of the Matanuska Valley that a majority of people don't get to. Flying by Helicopter It's inevitable that you notice the skills your pilot has to navigate the everchanging air currents. Seamlessly steering the dragonfly-like transportation system into the nooks and crannies of mountains nearby. Some pockets showcase the entrances to giant canyons draped with overgrowth and gnarled cliffs. Others help you peer over the outpours of ice coming from the nearby mountains. And finally, you're hovering over the confluence of [...]

By |2021-11-20T19:02:50-10:00November 20, 2021|

See You Soon on the Matanuska Glacier

See You Soon on Matanuska Glacier The Changing of Seasons There is something both empty and full about an adventure’s end, but we’ll see you soon on Matanuska Glacier. On his last night, Jay, a MICA guide, worked late on the ice for one final training to earn his “Level Two” status. The following morning, he left base for the season. That night, upon his return, the entire MICA crew was gathered at the campfire, as if we had an unspoken agreement to be together. We reminisced about the past, dreamed about the future, and soaked in the last night of our full staff. Jay smiled as we congratulated him on passing the Level Two guide test. This was accompanied by teasing him for the ridiculous amount of meat he consumes, and we all caught him at a moment where we could say our independent ‘goodbye [...]

By |2026-02-23T11:01:42-10:00October 15, 2021|

The Helicopter Commute

When you think of commuting to work, thoughts of saddle bags on bikes and honking horns might come to mind. In Alaska though, the trip from home to work can be, well, a bit different. Especially for second year guide at MICA, Nell. Glacier Camp Nell's day starts with rolling out of a tent, getting ready, and joining the morning crew meeting. Then she hops into a helicopter to work on one of the most secluded areas of the Matanuska Glacier. In the first season, she had no idea that coming to Alaska would mean her work would entail riding in a helicopter. Not too long afterward, she was asked to join the glacier camp crew. The Genesis That summer was filled with lots of hands-on learning, planning, and communication with the small team. Nell reflects back on [...]

By |2026-02-17T11:05:48-10:00September 12, 2021|

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