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Matanuska Glacier Backcountry Ice Climb

By NOVA Alaska Guides, Whitewater Rafting & Glacier Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$347 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Discover the thrill of Backcountry Ice Climbing with NOVA’s expert guides! Whether you're a beginner or looking to try something new, our introductory ice climbing experience offers an accessible and exciting way to challenge yourself in the stunning surroundings of the Matanuska Glacier. No prior experience is necessary—just a sense of adventure and a willingness to learn!

Join the original guiding company on the Matanuska Glacier, founded over 30 years ago, and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers. You’ll be outfitted with top-of-the-line gear, and our expert guides will provide all the instruction you need to safely learn the fundamentals of ice climbing. Explore the glacier’s frozen landscape as you climb its ice walls, gaining new skills while taking in breathtaking views of this natural wonder.

Let’s go—reach new heights and experience the thrill of ice climbing on the Matanuska Glacier!

Activity location

  • Matanuska Glacier
    • Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • NOVA Alaska Guides
    • 38100 Glenn Highway
    • 99674, Chickaloon, Alaska, United States

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Matanuska Glacier Backcountry Ice Climb

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
AU$347.11 x 1 AdultAU$347.11
Total
Price is AU$347.11
Until Mon, 1 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional climbing guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shuttle transport to and from the activity.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Helmet, boots, crampons, harness, ice axes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Matanuska Glacier Park entrance fee: Teens (13-16): $25 , Adults (17+): $55 , Alaska Residents, Military and Seniors (65+): $30
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge for Guide

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Shoe size: Min US 5M, 4.5W, Max US 14M
  • Not recommended for travellers over 250lbs, under 100lbs
  • Not recommended for travellers under 12 yrs, over 65 yrs

Activity itinerary

The Matanuska Glacier is a massive 26-mile-long advancing valley glacier located in the Chugach Mountains, just 100 miles north of Anchorage. It provides the perfect setting for an introductory ice climbing experience, with easily accessible, shallow vertical ice walls ideal for beginners and intermediate climbers. This is a basic ice climbing session, focusing on lower-angle walls and heights of 50+ feet. All systems use top anchor setups, which our guides will take a few minutes to prepare. Once the anchors and ropes are in place, your guide will harness you up, go over safety protocols, and explain the fundamentals of climbing before you start your climb! To reach the climbing areas, you’ll embark on a challenging trek from the vehicle car park. The trail crosses the rocky moraine and takes you past the glacier’s front face, all the way to the rarely explored backcountry.

Location

Activity location

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    Matanuska Glacier
    • Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    NOVA Alaska Guides
    • 38100 Glenn Highway
    • 99674, Chickaloon, Alaska, United States

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