Summer Glacier Ice Climbing

Fly straight to climb-ready glacier ice for an unforgettable private ice-climbing adventure. After a scenic helicopter flight surrounded by towering peaks and shimmering ice fields, step onto the glacier with professional guides who tailor the experience to your comfort and skill. Learn essential footwork and tool techniques, then take on multiple top-rope climbs set across stunning blue ice formations. This glacier climb blends flightseeing, hands-on instruction, and breathtaking terrain into one remarkable Alaskan experience.

Activity Level: Active

Highlights

• Private tour
• Maximum climbing, minimal approach
• Pro instruction for first-timers to seasoned adventurers
• Epic blue-ice photo moments

What to Expect

• Arrive 1 hour early for check-in, gear fitting and safety briefing
• Scenic flight to Knik Glacier
• Multiple climbs on vertical ice with coaching and breaks
• Scenic flight back

What's Included

• Technical gear: boots, crampons, helmet, harness, ice tools, ropes
• Professional glacier/ice guides
• Trail snacks

What to Bring

• Layered clothing, base layer
• Wind & waterproof outer layer
• Sturdy, closed-toe footwear
• Thin hat & gloves
• Camera
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle

Good to Know

• Weather and surface conditions determine venue and routes. If climbing isn’t suitable, we pivot to a scenic glacier exploration or reschedule for safety.