Mendenhall Glacier Trek in Juneau booking from $225.08

Mendenhall Glacier Trek

Overview

Experience the Mendenhall Glacier Guide Hike, a thrilling 6-7 mile adventure! Your journey begins with a 3-mile trek through the Tongass National Forest, the world's largest temperate rainforest. Your experienced guide will lead you through this wilderness, winding past beaver ponds and scrambling up exposed glacial terrain, where the trail fades into the wild.

Upon emerging from the forest and reaching the final ridge, you'll be greeted by the breathtaking view of the Mendenhall Glacier's jagged facade and its ice river. Here, we savor panoramic views of the glacier, indulge in hearty snacks, and capture awe-inspiring photos. Gaze upon the glacier's deep blue crevasses, cascading icefall, surrounding mountains and Nugget Falls.

This hiking tour is not for the faint of heart; it demands exceptional balance and sure-footedness. The trail includes 800 feet of elevation gain, through rocky, uneven, and slippery terrain. It's a memorable journey that promises unforgettable views.

City: Juneau

Mon 23 Jun

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What's Included

Backpack, rain jacket and pants -- please advise supplier of rain gear sizing

Roundtrip transportation from designated meeting point

Professional guide

Hotel pickup and drop off

Hearty snack/bottled water

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Please note, this tour requires a minimum of 4 to operate. If minimum requirement is not met, reservation is subject to change or cancellation.
Minimum age is 10 years. For families with children between 8-9, we can customize a private trip.
All clients must be in good enough shape, conditioned and capable of hiking up to 4 hours, covering about 7 miles roundtrip.
Clients need to wear sturdy hiking boots that provide good ankle support while hiking on uneven, rocky terrain . All clients will need to hike with a backpack the entire way on this trip.
Due to the inherent risks involved, we do not permit pregnant guests to participant
This tour does not include trekking on the glacier or exploring around the glacier's edge, but will get groups to the glacier view vista.
A specific amount of time spent at the glacier viewing area cannot be guaranteed. The amount time is dependent on the group's pace and weather conditions.
With group departures we try to maximize our trip capacity and subsequently may need to alter the time to accommodate additional customers. If your trip's departure time changes we will notify you as soon as possible.
Clients must disclose information regarding pertinent medical conditions/history, allergies and any type of restriction or limitation that might introduce a higher degree of challenge on this trip.
A rescue fee of $250 per client will be charged for any rescue based on the client’s inability to complete the trek due to undisclosed medical conditions/limitations or an insufficient level of physical fitness that significantly inhibits the group’s pace.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY/ASSUMPTION OF RISK FORM: Every participant on the trip must sign a Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk form at the start of the trip. Alterations and/or deletions to the waiver are not permitted.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (118)

cassandrat497

Jul 2024

Fantast Experience! Josh our tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and clearly passionate on the local wildlife and glacier, making it an absolutely fabulous experience. It does get quite windy and cold once you’re near the glacier so do bring gloves and beanies. We were provided with gear (pants, jackets and boots) as well as snacks which you’ll need after working out to spectacular views.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a kind review. It is so amazing to hear that Josh went "Above and Beyond" to make your Alaskan experience memorable! You offer really good advise for future paddlers about bringing extra layers and gloves, it is for sure needed on some days:)

Jeff C

May 2024

I hiked up to see Mendenhall with Josh and Bella as guides. We had an awesome time hiking up to the glacier and saw a deep blue patch where a piece had recently broke off. Bella and Josh were a wealth of knowledge as tour guides. They are fantastic people and tour guides!

Response from Host

May 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! Our staff members are dedicated to providing top-notch service, and we're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us. We work hard to ensure that our tour content is engaging and informative, and it's wonderful to know that it met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

stephanie_v

May 2024

We had such a memorable experience and our tour guide Halle was amazing. The tour provides some hiking gear that is very helpful. Be prepared for beautiful views, and a challenging hike that includes some scrambles, and switchbacks. The snacks provided were so good too. We had a great time and can’t wait to visit again soon.

Response from Host

May 2024

Hi Stephanie! Thank you for such a stellar review, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with Halle! Our team takes great pride in delivering exceptional service. Thank you for choosing us, and we can't wait to have you join us again on another adventure!

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