Knik Glacier Helicopter & Ice Climbing Guided Tour
Fly by helicopter to Knik Glacier for guided ice climbing
Duration
6 hours
Includes
Helicopter flight, ice climbing
Highlights
Take a 40-minute helicopter flight over the Chugach Range, then spend the day on Knik Glacier with a guide for ice climbing and exploring ice formations.
- Fly over snow-capped peaks, braided rivers, and glacier valleys
- Land on glacial ice and trek around crevasses, moulins, and ice formations
- Climb on the glacier with instruction for all experience levels
- Spend 6 hours total, including 5 hours 20 minutes on the ice
- Bring your own lunch; light snacks and warm drinks are provided
- Start at the property in Palmer for check-in and gear sizing
What's Included
- 40-minute helicopter flight
- Guide
- Snacks and hot drinks
- Mountaineering boots
- Helmet
- Harness
- Crampons
- Ice axes
- Ropes
Things to know
Summer only. Helicopter seat limit is 300 lbs; guests over 300 lbs cannot fly and no refund will be given. Additional fees may apply: $250 if your party exceeds aircraft combined weight limits and needs multiple helicopters/larger aircraft, and $250 if any passenger weighs in at or over 250 lbs.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 7 days notice. Within 72 hours of tour time, 50% of booking fees refunded. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No refund for no-shows.
FAQs
Yes. The helicopter seat limit is 300 lbs per person; if you weigh over 300 lbs, you will not be permitted to fly and no refund will be given. If any passenger weighs in at or over 250 lbs, you will be charged an additional fee of $250. Your group may also be charged an additional fee of $250 if combined passenger weight exceeds aircraft limits and you need multiple helicopters or a larger aircraft.
Wear layers so you can adjust to changing conditions. Bring an outer waterproof/windproof layer and a warm base layer. Wear closed-toe, sturdy shoes with a flat sole (preferably waterproof sneakers or hiking shoes with good tread). A hat, gloves, warm socks, and sunglasses are also recommended.
Bring a small personal backpack with items like extra layers, rain gear, snacks, camera, sunglasses, hat, gloves, sunscreen, and an empty water bottle (you can fill it with glacier water). Lunch is not provided (only light snacks), so bring your own lunch if you do not purchase an excursion lunch pack during booking.
Meeting details
3901 S Lindsey Circle, Palmer AK 99645
