Mendenhall Glacier Ice Climbing!

This 2-hour ice climbing adventure is the ultimate experience for those seeking both physical challenge and spectacular scenery. Designed for beginners and seasoned adventurers alike, this tour provides the opportunity to climb vertical glacier walls, ascend icy towers, and explore remote areas of the Mendenhall Glacier under the guidance of highly trained climbing guides 
​Price: $599 per person

Total Tour Time 4.25 Hours
  • 30 minutes flying time
  • 2 Hours ice time
  • Allow 4.25 hours including ground transport from downtown
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  • Enjoy sweeping views of the Juneau Icefield and Tongass National Forest during your round-trip helicopter flight.
  • Hands-on instruction in basic climbing technique, including how to use your ice axes and crampons to ascend safely
  • Climb shimmering glacier walls or descend into icy features, and pose for once-in-a-lifetime climbing photos.
  • After a short practice session on low-angle terrain, you’ll move to steeper glacier features for your climbing experience—ranging from beginner-friendly walls to more vertical lines depending on the ability and comfort of the group.​​
Pickup Points
  • Mt. Roberts Tram, Local Hotels, Marinas

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Additional Information

  • Minimum age is 12 years and all participants must be physically fit and able to engage in sustained, full-body activity including walking uphill and climbing short vertical sections
  • All reservations are reviewed and evaluated with reference to cruise ship schedules to insure a timely return to your ship.
  • You will be supplied with boots, pants, parka and all hiking gear (helmet, ice axe)
  • FAA regulations require that your hands are free when boarding the aircraft: Cameras/binoculars can be worn around neck or fit in your pockets: .  Bags can be checked at base before boarding.
  • Sorry, no tablets or Go-Pro sticks allowed on this tour
  • To ensure the comfort of all travelers, passengers weighing 250 pounds or more must pay an additional $150.00 to secure extra space in the aircraft. 







Cancellation Policy
  • If your flight is weather-cancelled, you have the option of re-scheduling or receiving a full refund.  
  • If your ship or flight is delayed and we are unable to reschedule to your satisfaction, a full refund will be issued​.  We recommend that you purchase trip insurance.