TRIP DETAILS
This is a 3-4 hour excursion, leaving at 9 am, 1pm and 4pm daily from Mid-June through September:- MIDNIGHT SUN Alpine Hikes! June 13th-July 13th @ 8pm
- This is a moderate to strenuous activity, however no experience is necessary. Ages: 10-70.
- Hikes operate in all weather conditions.
- Transport available from Anchorage: $50pp, 3 person minimum.
- Guests will be required to fill out an Alpine Hikes Application and sign our waiver.
- Trip minimums and maximums will be set at 2 and 5, respectively.
- Guides are allowed to accept, and are very grateful for gratuities.
- Spaces fill quickly so call to book your trip today!!
$139 (Adult/Child) Including Tram Ticket
Alyeska Alpine Hikes Application and Waiver (PDF)
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Alpine Hikes on Alyeska Glacier~ Girdwood, Alaska
In partnership with Alyeska Resort, Ascending Path offers you the opportunity to experience glaciers and learn about basic mountaineering up close and personal on this 3+ hour alpine hiking day tour!
The small Alyeska Glacier is nestled in Glacier Bowl above Alyeska Ski Resort in the Chugach Mountains. You will hike in awe, overlooking breathtaking views of the Turnagain Arm and towering alpine peaks. Traveling on a glacier during the Alaskan Midnight Sun is an amazing and educational experience.
Trips depart three times daily from our Yurt at the base of the Alyeska Resort Tramway in the beautiful Girdwood Valley. After introductions, gear selection and a brief trip explanation, we ride the Tram 2,300' to the Glacier Express Lodge on Mt. Alyeska.
From the upper mountain Glacier Express, we hike a scenic ridgeline with outstanding views of the 7 Glaciers in the Girdwood Valley. On the 45 minute hike to the glacier, we make several photo & rest stops to learn about interesting local wildlife and history. In totality, we hike for 3-4 hours for a distance of 1 mile round trip with an 800 foot elevation gain. At the Glaciers' edge we gear up with climbing harnesses, ropes and/or crampons and NEOS over-boots. All groups learn about glacier travel and will travel out onto the glacier itself.
Is it worth it?
Yes... Trips include all equipment, naturalist glacier guides, tram ticket, 5:1 ratio and interpretive natural history, ecology and glaciology discussions. A Snack and water is provided. Please wear comfortable warm clothes and dress in layers (fleece jacket, rain jacket/pants, gloves, wool/fleece hat, sunglasses, ball cap). Be sure to bring hiking boots or running shoes, daypack and a camera. Guests visiting Alyeska Glacier will surely come away with better respect and knowledge about glaciers, mountain weather and the history of Girdwood, not to mention some great photographs!
$139 Per person
We accept Visa and Mastercard.
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What past clients have said about this tour:
"The Alyeska Glacier Hike was the best experience our family had in Alaska!"Sharon Smith, NC
