Discover the thrill of Backcountry Ice Climbing! No experience is necessary as you explore the stunning world of frozen walls and glacier terrain in a beginner-friendly setting.

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Join the original guiding company on the Matanuska Glacier, founded over 30 years ago, and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers on foot, plus elevate your adventure with our popular Backcountry Ice Climb! Located in the Chugach Mountains, just 100 miles north of Anchorage, the Matanuska Glacier is a 26-mile-long advancing valley glacier that provides the perfect setting for ice climbing. With shallow vertical ice walls, it’s an ideal spot for beginners to intermediate climbers.

This is an introductory ice climbing experience, featuring lower-angle walls of 50+ feet. Our top anchor systems require only a few minutes to set up. Once everything’s in place, our expert guides will harness you up, review safety protocols, and teach you the fundamentals before you start climbing!

Reaching the glacier’s climbing areas requires a trek over the rocky glacial moraine and past the white glacial face, leading you into the rarely explored backcountry. The glacier’s features are constantly shifting, and its unique climbing walls evolve with the changing landscape. As the glacier molds and melts, new features emerge, meaning every day is a different experience.

You’ll be outfitted with top-of-the-line gear, including hiking boots, crampons, helmets, ice axes, harnesses, climbing ropes, and hardware. This is a great opportunity for first-timers to push their limits in a safe environment with expert guidance. Please note, this is an introductory adventure—not a technical course—and we do not recommend glacier trekking or ice climbing without proper guidance and training.

For more advanced climbers seeking private, more technical instruction, please contact our office prior to booking to inquire about custom tour options.

With our 1:4 guide-to-guest ratio, everyone gets ample attention and opportunities. We recommend bringing a small pack for personal items such as jackets, snacks, sunglasses, and cameras.
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Highlights
An intense and intimate day with the Matanuska Glacier.
A great introduction clinic to beginner ice-climbing.
Learn to scale vertical ice in the warm summer months.
Personal hands on instruction.
No experience necessary!

Includes
Guided Backcountry Ice Climb (7-8 Hours)
Instructor
All gear and equipment provided
Trip shuttle
GLACIER PARK FEE
Matanuska Glacier Park is privately owned and charges per person every time you go through the gate; Alaska State passes do not apply. This outfit has a NO DRONE policy in place for the glacier.
Regular entry fee at MGP gate is $45 per person.
Teens (13-16): $25
Adults (17+): $45
Alaska Residents, Military and Seniors (65+): $30
Transportation to and from Anchorage.
Food & Drink
Gratuity for Guide

 

 

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