Immerse yourself in the beauty of one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers! For those seeking a challenge, the Adventure Trek offers a longer, more immersive experience into the backcountry.
EXPERIENCE:
Join the original guiding company on the Matanuska Glacier, founded over 30 years ago, and experience the stunning beauty of one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers on NOVA’s popular Adventure Trek! No experience is required, but this is one of our longest and most physically demanding trips. Participants should be prepared to hike 6+ miles over uneven, sometimes steep terrain to fully enjoy the trek.
Outfitted with top-of-the-line gear, this adventure takes hikers beyond the main ‘Ice Falls’ area, venturing into the heart of the Matanuska Glacier and exploring less-frequented areas. Journey through the frozen landscape, discovering unique, hard-to-reach features. With a guide-to-client ratio of 1:4, the trek is tailored to match the group’s physical abilities and preferences.
The Matanuska Glacier is a massive 26-mile-long advancing valley glacier, located in the rugged Chugach Mountains, just 100 miles north of Anchorage. Constantly shifting, the glacier transforms throughout the summer, with active geology reshaping its features. Each day brings something new, making every tour a unique experience.
Prepare for Alaskan conditions! We recommend bringing a personal backpack to store raincoats, extra layers, snacks, cameras, sunglasses, hats, gloves, and water bottles to drink glacier water or carry anything else you’d like on the trek.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
No experience necessary!
Highly tailored with a guide to client ratio of 1:4.
Go beyond the ‘Ice-Falls’ to explore the inner heart of the glacier
Explore unique hard to reach features away from the crowds!
An intense and intimate day with the Matanuska Glacier.
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