Afisha Life | Trekking po lodowcu Mendenhall

Trekking po lodowcu Mendenhall

Przegląd

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.

Miasto: Juneau

Sun 08 Mar

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Profesjonalny przewodnik

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Odbiór i dowóz do hotelu

Obfita przekąska/woda butelkowana

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

Roundtrip transportation from designated meeting point

Dodatkowe informacje

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.

Zasady anulowania

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

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Recenzje (118)

Edward P

Sep 2019

Great views, great encounter with nature. Beautiful colors in the glacier. The blue was amazing. A cool small gropu and The best tour guide in Juneau...

Odpowiedź od gospodarza

Sep 2019

Thank you for your review! So glad you had such a great time!

Phanikiran S

Sep 2019

We have heard it all about how the glaciers are melting fast and are retreating, even losing height. I am glad that our family got to experience the Mendenhall Glacier in such a first-hand manner through this trek. This was our first experience of being on a glacier. And to us, the hike involved to and from the glacier made it more meaningful than the shortcut offered by a helicopter ride. The total time from pickup to drop-off was about 9 hours and it was totally worth it. We were a private party of 3 members including our 9-year old son. Our guide was Jacques Turcotte. His guiding was professional and his company was enjoyable. He not only explained several things to note all along the hike, but also shared relevant details about his interests, job and family making us want to seek him out for other trips we may want to do in Alaska and elsewhere in future. (Because Jacques works the summers in Alaska and goes to California, Colorado etc in winter.) Jacques picked us up on time; equipped us with our supplies-laden backpacks; gave us instructions; lent us a hand when we weren't sure of our footing; took our photos; treated us to edible berries; and even carried our son's backpack in a couple of really difficult stretches. Since we were a party of only 3 members, Jacques had planned for us not only walking on the glacial ice, but also the descent into a crevasse where went inside a cave that had opened up in the ice. A cave with ultra blue ice like they show in National Geographic. For this Jacques had to rig the ropes system which he did expertly; patiently answering our son's morbid questions with disaster scenarios! (By the way, Jacques does ice rescues too.) Rain would have made the already challenging hike difficult. But during the time of our visit, rains had failed in Alaska's temperate rainforest area bringing on visible drought conditions. Consequently, the walk through the rainforest area and the climb up the rocky terrains was that much easier. In the event that we had encountered a rainy stretch, we would have been vastly underprepared with our choice of footwear. (Those Alaska shoes ABAK recommends are totally worth it because the Trek happens irrespective of weather conditions.) Good cameras are a must for capturing those rare and precious moments; but there needs to be a suitably sturdy dry bag for protecting the camera in case of rains. I must also think that rains would have dampened the enthusiasm of our 9-year old; so if you are taking the young-uns, keep your fingers crossed for no rains on the day of your trek. The snacks and water provided as part of the supplies in the backpack is mostly sufficient, though the need for water varies from person to person. You are encouraged to carry additional water bottles of your own if you think you are likely to drink more water. Of course, you could refill the water bottles they provide with glacial water as it melts and runs off!! We are vegetarians and the snacks were appropriately selected. On the whole, I highly commend ABAK and strongly recommend Jacques Turcotte. There are other adventures that ABAK offers and I would certainly go back to them based on this experience.

Odpowiedź od gospodarza

Sep 2019

Wow! Very impressed by your detailed review. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and providing excellent insights. I appreciated your point about the rain and how that does change the trail conditions drastically, it is something to consider for all guests as the trail contains sections of exposed smooth rock which becomes slippery during periods of moist conditions. These rainy conditions demand good footwear, additional gear, and adjusting expectations on hiking speed. It does happen but we have added the buffer time to still be able to provide an amazing hiking experience even in the wettest of conditions. Thank you for joining us and please come visit us and Jacques again soon!

Oleksandra_Pan

Aug 2019

Fantastic experience! Great guide! Interesting track, a lot of information and amazing pictures.Thank you!!!

Odpowiedź od gospodarza

Aug 2019

Thanks so much! Have a great vacation and come visit again soon!

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