Never in my life did I imagine that I would see a glacier this close! This was one of a kind experience. You start with a short drive to the lake. Dawson, our excellent guide, suited us up, and got us on a large canoe, We were a group of a couple, and two families of four each, with a total of four teenagers,. All ten of us had to row the canoe, with Dawson in the back navigating the direction of the canoe and providing commentary throughout the two hour ride. He gave us plenty of breaks in between to rest and soak up the surroundings. We got to as close as possible to the Mendenhall glacier, hung around for few minutes and then turned around to get close to the waterfall. That was another amazing view! All in all, this was an experience we wil never forget. Dawson made it even more easier for us!