Knik Glacier Paddleboarding & Ice Climbing Guided Tour
Private heli-access paddleboard and climb or trek on Knik Glacier (6 hours)
Duration
6 hours
Ideal For
2-4 people
Includes
Helicopter, SUP gear, Guide
Highlights
Fly by helicopter to Knik Glacier, then paddleboard on a glacial pool with your guide. Add glacier trekking or ice climbing for more time exploring crevasses, ice walls, and blue ice.
- Fly over snow-capped peaks, braided rivers, and glacier valleys
- Paddleboard on a glacial pool with water safety and SUP instruction
- Walk and explore crevasses, ice walls, and blue ice formations
- Choose glacier trekking or ice climbing, including a moulin lowering option
- Enjoy small snacks and warm drinks during your day on the glacier
What's Included
- Helicopter flight to the glacier
- Guide services and safety briefing
- Stand-up paddleboard equipment
- Drysuit
- Neoprene boots
- Personal flotation device
- Helmet
- Microspikes
- Trekking gear (mountaineering boots, harness, helmet, crampons)
- Ice climbing gear (mountaineering boots, harness, helmet, crampons, ice axes, ropes)
- Small snacks and warm drinks
Things to know
Helicopter seat weight limit is 300 lbs; parties exceeding aircraft total weight limits may incur a $250 additional fee. Any passenger weighing in at or over 250 lbs will be charged an additional fee of $250.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 7 days notice. Within 72 hours of the designated tour time, 50% of booking fees refunded. Full refund or credit if operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No refund for no-shows.
FAQs
Arrive 30 minutes before your departure time for a safety briefing, gear sizing, and instructions. If you arrive late, you may not be able to fly and you may not be refunded.
Wear layers and plan for changing conditions. Bring an outer waterproof/windproof layer, a warm base layer, a hat, gloves, extra warm socks, and sunglasses. Wear closed-toed, sturdy shoes with a flat sole (preferably waterproof sneakers or hiking shoes with good tread).
Paddleboarding gear includes a drysuit, neoprene boots, personal flotation device, helmet, microspikes, paddles, and paddleboards. Trekking gear includes mountaineering boots, a harness, a helmet, and crampons. Ice climbing gear includes mountaineering boots, a harness, a helmet, crampons, ice axes, and ropes.
