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Anchorage: Knik Glacier Helicopter and Ice Climbing Tour

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Anchorage: Knik Glacier Helicopter and Ice Climbing Tour
4.9
4.870968 out of 5 stars
Provider rating

Join this 4-hour adventure to climb on vertical glacier ice. Start your tour with a helicopter ride and experience the beauty of Knik Glacier on a guided ice climbing tour.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 4 participants

Highlights

  • Experience Alaska in a unique way by climbing on a majestic glacier
  • Spend up to 4 hours climbing on glacier features on a guided adventure
  • Take a scenic helicopter flight from Knik River Lodge over the Knik Glacier
  • Enjoy Lunch on the glacier while taking in the majestic views (next to Glacier in winter)
  • Adjust the tour to your needs by choosing your own climbing difficulty level

Full description

Join your guide for an incredible Alaskan adventure climbing a steep wall of glacial ice. Take a scenic helicopter flight from Knik River Lodge over the Knik Glacier and start your ice climbing exploration.



Once at Knik Glacier, you're only a short walk away from many immense frozen waterfalls. Your guide will equip you with everything necessary to remain safe to ensure a successful ascent up the glacier wall.



Receive climbing instruction and a safety briefing, and learn how to climb on frozen waterfalls at your pace. Choose to either take on a steeper challenge or stay in your comfort zone on this is unique Alaskan adventure. LUNCH INCLUDED

Includes

  • Ice climbing adventure with an instructor (2 instructors in winter)
  • All equipment needed for climbing
  • Glacier ice cave exploration (winter only)
  • Round-trip helicopter flight
  • Lunch
  • Warm/waterproof Clothing
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • Children under 18 years

Select participants and date

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the Knik River Lodge.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Gloves
  • Winter sports gear

Not allowed

  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • This tour is for people with a moderate level of fitness
  • No ice climbing experience is necessary
  • Alaska has extreme weather conditions and it can change often, so you will need to be prepared for cold wind and possible rain

Product ID: 412355

Activity provider:Alaska Helicopter Tours

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