Discover the thrill of Backcountry Ice Climbing! No experience is necessary as you explore the stunning world of frozen walls and glacier terrain in a beginner-friendly setting.
EXPERIENCE:
Join the original guiding company on the Matanuska Glacier, founded over 30 years ago, and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Alaskas most accessible glaciers on foot, plus elevate your adventure with our popular Backcountry Ice Climb! Located in the Chugach Mountains, just 100 miles north of Anchorage, the Matanuska Glacier is a 26-mile-long advancing valley glacier that provides the perfect setting for ice climbing. With shallow vertical ice walls, its an ideal spot for beginners to intermediate climbers.
This is an introductory ice climbing experience, featuring lower-angle walls of 50+ feet. Our top anchor systems require only a few minutes to set up. Once everythings in place, our expert guides will harness you up, review safety protocols, and teach you the fundamentals before you start climbing!
Reaching the glaciers climbing areas requires a trek over the rocky glacial moraine and past the white glacial face, leading you into the rarely explored backcountry. The glaciers features are constantly shifting, and its unique climbing walls evolve with the changing landscape. As the glacier molds and melts, new features emerge, meaning every day is a different experience.
Youll be outfitted with top-of-the-line gear, including hiking boots, crampons, helmets, ice axes, harnesses, climbing ropes, and hardware. This is a great opportunity for first-timers to push their limits in a safe environment with expert guidance. Please note, this is an introductory adventurenot a technical courseand we do not recommend glacier trekking or ice climbing without proper guidance and training.
For more advanced climbers seeking private, more technical instruction, please contact our office prior to booking to inquire about custom tour options.
With our 1:4 guide-to-guest ratio, everyone gets ample attention and opportunities. We recommend bringing a small pack for personal items such as jackets, snacks, sunglasses, and cameras.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
An intense and intimate day with the Matanuska Glacier.
A great introduction clinic to beginner ice-climbing.
Learn to scale vertical ice in the warm summer months.
Personal hands on instruction.
No experience necessary!
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