TRIP DETAILS

Trips include all glacier equipment, friendly skilled naturalist glacier guides, transport, 5:1 ratio, bear protection and interpretive natural history, ecology and glaciology discussions.

Transportation from Girdwood, Snacks and water is also 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, a lunch, daypack and your camera!

Hikes Depart Daily- June 1st to September 15th.
Meet at our Yurt in Girdwood at 9am- Returning 4pm
This hike should be considered a "strenuous activity", however no experience is necessary.
Ages: 13-70
Hikes operate in all weather conditions
Total hiking mileage: 4

BYRON GLACIER, PORTAGE, AK

We have been guiding on this magnificent Glacier since 2003 and we love sharing this Valley with rugged, fit hikers. The Byron Glacier is located in the Portage Valley, about 20 minutes South of Girdwood and an hour from Anchorage. From the trailhead, the approach is 1 mile of graveled trail to a permanent avalanche debris pile. From here we leave the trail and begin our ascent of rugged talus walking, snow and river crossings, and about 1200’ elevation gain to the toe of the glacier. (Our guides know where the secret Ice caves occasionally form!)

On the Glacier

At the Glacier edge we rope up with harnesses, crampons and helmets to gain the upper reaches of the glacier via climber’s right side of the Valley (avoiding the newly formed seracs). The Byron Glacier has receded and changed dramatically in the past few years (as most glaciers have) so, come see the action. This hike is a chance to explore a unique, dynamic and rugged glacier valley with an experienced and skilled glacier guide.

$250 Per person

We accept Visa and Mastercard.

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What our clients say about this tour

"Had a great time hiking up to the Glacier- the crampons were fun- Ryan and Amy were excellent guides, very well informed, upbeat & safety focused.
Thanks for a great afternoon!!
Kim & Kevin, Vancouver BC

Testimonials:

"I had the most amazing time
on Alyeska glacier and it was
just Ryan and myself. He is just
such a great guy and we had
the best afternoon imaginable!"

Dianne Norris, AU

"The Glacier Hike was
the best experience
our family had in Alaska!"

Sharon Smith, NC

"The rainforst hike was really
interesting and wonderful with
a kind guide. The landscape is
amazing, something to
remember. We LOVED it!"

Mercedes and Maria, Spain

"Beautiful terrain, a
very competent and helpful
guide! Absolutly loved the trip!"

Satyam, Anchita, Soumitra,
Abha, Ankur and Ashi, India

"It was a very good experience
going glacier hiking. I enjoyed
learning about the glacier
ecosystem."

John and Scott, Hammond, LA

"Awesome hike with Amy.
She is a great guide. Learned a lot.
The scenery is so beautiful,
I can't wait to come back!"

Bruce and Elise

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