Juneau, Alaska, United States

Helicopter Glacier Trek

Scenic Flight Over Alaska’s Wilderness and Nature Hike Explore the expansive flows of the vast Juneau Icefield by helicopter and on foot. The ice field covers 1,500 square miles and is home to more than 40 large and 100 smaller glaciers. Meet your helicopter pilot and guide, and receive your boots and mountaineering equipment as well as a short safety briefing. Then, take off, soaring over the Tongass National Forest and dramatic mountain ranges and glaciers. Touch down at your secluded base camp, nestled between giant ice walls and the Coast Mountain range. Grab your gear and ice axe before following your guide on a physically demanding two-hour trek across the steep and uneven terrain, hiking past crystal-blue meltwater pools, deep crevasses and more. Learn about the glacier’s geological, historical and scientific significance while admiring the breathtaking views that will make this excursion unforgettable. Please note: a liability waiver must be signed to participate in this tour. Maximum weight limit is 250 lbs. A liability waiver must be signed to participate in this tour. Maximum weight limit is 250 lbs. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive wa