The Southside Explorer flight was an experience my husband and I will never forget. We can’t give enough kudos to the entire staff of The Talkeetna Air Taxi Glacier Landing Company. From purchasing the tickets, being sized for cleats over our hiking boots, loading us into a 6-7 passenger plane, and giving clear instructions prior to flight - this group worked as a precise machine - with personality.
Our pilot/flight guide Michael, was wonderful, knowledgeable about the Glacier/rock formations and very helpful (was always watching out for us, answering our questions and taking our pictures while on the Glacier). One extra - an introduction to the Don Sheldon Ampitheater/Lodge. Google it. It is amazing to see this building among the mountains!
The flight back to the air strip continued to be just as interesting as the first half of the trip. Be sure to look for houses / homesteads tucked away in the trees far from roads (families who live in the bush). The Talkeetna Air Taxi is a great way to gain a very interesting/ different perspective of Alaska.