We got very lucky with the weather… after several days of poor weather on our cruise, our visit to Juneau was sunny and warm.
The time we spent out on the lake was glorious, made better by our guide, Kevin. His passion for the work he was doing shone extra brightly that day (due to the weather, I imagine), and you could feel the love he has for the glacier and the area it’s in. He was fun and informative. His joy is infectious.
As the glacier has changed quite drastically in the 14 years since I last saw it, I can’t recommend this tour enough. It’s the only way to see it properly, besides maybe helicopter, as the views from the Visitor Centre are probably minimal these days.
Don’t be fooled though, just because this is a guided tour doesn’t mean you don’t have to work for these views. A bit of prior paddling experience would probably serve you well on this tour but isn’t a requirement. It can be hard work with the wind coming off the glacier, but so very worth it!
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Aug 2022
Our guides definitely love our sunny days! Sounds like you scored some beautiful weather! I can't imagine your shock when you got to experience the change of 14 years! Glad you were able to make it back out to the Mendenhall, thank you for joining us!