Alaska Ice Climbing Tours
Drive your sled-dog team on real snow
Winter Season Dates: January 15th - March 15th
Summer Season Dates: May 15th - September 15th
Dogsled & Helicopter Tours
The classic Alaskan adventure and our most popular tour! Partnered with Dallas Seavey's AK Sled Dog Tours (5-time Iditarod CHAMPION!) Drive your Champion Iditarod winning sled-dog team on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing scenery. Start this adventure with a spectacular helicopter ride over glaciers and icebergs. We often see moose, black bears, Dall sheep, and mountain goats. Land on a huge snowfield high on a glacier and enjoy a whole hour with Alaskan sled dogs and their mushers. Take the dog team for an exhilarating dogsled ride through real snow. You can stand on the runners and mush your own dog team if you want, or just sit on the sled and let the mushers run the team.
The length of this tour makes it perfect for the whole family, and we often see three-generation having fun together. After your dogsled tour, meet the canine athletes that pulled your sled, listen to stories about running sled dog races of over 1,000 miles long, meet the puppies, and of course, take pictures with your favorite dogs.
After the tour, the helicopter takes you back to the lodge and you’ll fly over the lower glaciers where you can see the blue melt pools and the crevasses. We provide overboots so your shoes stay dry.
The Alaskan summer dog sled tour is not to be missed! Check out our packages below.
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Flight over the majestic Chugach Range, Knik Glacier, Lake George, and more
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Includes a one-hour dogsled adventure on real snow
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Small group size, very personal dogsled tour
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Better weather than Juneau, Skagway or Seward, virtually no cancellations
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Excellent chances of seeing wildlife
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Transfers available for purchase from Anchorage for all departures*
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Optional second hard ice glacier landing between crevasses and next to blue melt pools available*
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Alaska Ice Climbing: Conquer Glaciers, Embrace Adventure
Experience a truly unique adventure with our 4-5 hour Alaska ice climbing tour, perfect for those seeking an unforgettable Alaska experience. Our expert guides will provide you with all the gear needed for a safe and exciting climb, including a rope, harness, helmet, boots, crampons, and ice tools to help you conquer the glacier wall. Whether you're ready to tackle a steeper ascent or prefer to stay within your comfort zone, this Alaska ice climbing adventure is designed to challenge you at your own pace. Prepare for an exhilarating and customizable journey into the heart of Alaska's wilderness!
Private Tour - Lunch included.
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Alaska Ice climbing instructor (two during winter season dates)
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Crampons, harness, helmet, ice climbing axes, plastic mountaineering boots, ropes, and hardware for top-rope climbing.
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A top rope ice climbing experience on the glacier
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Glacier Exploration
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Glacier Ice Cave Exploration (Winter Only)
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Knowledgeable glacier experts
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Body warmers
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Extra Warm Gear
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Picnic Lunch
Tour Highlights
The classic Alaskan adventure and our most popular tour! Partnered with Dallas Seavey's AK Sled Dog Tours (5-time Iditarod CHAMPION!) Drive your Champion Iditarod winning sled-dog team on real snow in the middle of summer surrounded by amazing scenery. Start this adventure with a spectacular helicopter ride over glaciers and icebergs. We often see moose, black bears, Dall sheep, and mountain goats. Land on a huge snowfield high on a glacier and enjoy a whole hour with Alaskan sled dogs and their mushers. Take the dog team for an exhilarating dogsled ride through real snow. You can stand on the runners and mush your own dog team if you want, or just sit on the sled and let the mushers run the team.
The length of this tour makes it perfect for the whole family, and we often see three-generation having fun together. After your dogsled tour, meet the canine athletes that pulled your sled, listen to stories about running sled dog races of over 1,000 miles long, meet the puppies, and of course, take pictures with your favorite dogs.
After the tour, the helicopter takes you back to the lodge and you’ll fly over the lower glaciers where you can see the blue melt pools and the crevasses. We provide overboots so your shoes stay dry.
The Alaskan summer dog sled tour is not to be missed! Check out our packages below.
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Talk to one of our experienced Alaska travel experts to help book your next Heli Tour!
Operating Schedule
Our winter office hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. From May 1st through September 15th, we are available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. We look forward to speaking with you soon!
Alaska Glacier Lodge
29979 E Knik River Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
