Helicopter Glacier Trek
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Port
Juneau, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
8,14,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$580
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
This trek is a two-hour hike through a glacial icescape.
Take off from Juneau by helicopter and soar over the Juneau Ice Field to the glacier.
Upon landing, listen to your guide, as there is an early emphasis on learning the proper use of the mountaineering gear (rain- and windproof outerwear, gloves, boots, ice axe, crampons, harness, helmet) and understanding the glacier features and hazards so that remote areas of the glacier can be accessed during the trek.
The trek includes more physical activity than the Glacier Walkabout, interspersed with detailed explanations of the glacial environment and surrounding area. Participants should be comfortable hiking for two hours over uneven and sometimes steep terrain. This trek is both adventurous and informative -- no prior experience is required.
Please note: Dress in warm layers; wear sunglasses. Participants must be in good physical condition and able to walk two miles over varied terrain, although two miles may not be covered on this tour. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair as the helicopter and glacier are not wheelchair accessible. Minimum age is 12 years. Waiver must be signed and medical conditions disclosed. Guests weighing 250 lbs or more (fully clothed) pay an additional surcharge over the published fare. Guests' weights will be verified during check-in. The tour operator endeavors to be discreet, but individual circumstances may not allow for complete privacy. Seating is determined by the weight and balance of the aircraft. The tour operator will do their bests to keep groups together but may not be possible. Bags cannot be taken on the flight; a secure location is provided at the heliport for storing personal items. iPads, iPad minis, tablets, drones and selfie sticks or other extendable items are not permitted.