• Mendenhall Glacier - Situated just 12 miles from downtown Juneau, Alaska, this is the only glacier in Southeast Alaska that can be reached by road. Renowned for its stunning blue ice and calving icebergs, it is a top spot for hiking, wildlife observation, and exploring ice caves.
• Tongass National Forest - Located in Southeast Alaska, the Tongass National Forest is the largest U.S. National Forest, covering 16.7 million acres, which is larger than 10 U.S. states and 75 U.N. member countries. Much of it is temperate rainforest, providing a remote habitat for numerous endangered and rare plant and animal species.
• West Glacier Trailhead - Near Juneau, Alaska, the West Glacier Trail offers a remarkable chance to witness the beauty and majesty of the Mendenhall Glacier. This trail runs along the western side of Mendenhall Lake, guiding hikers towards the glacier as it flows down from the mountains.

• Backpack, rain jacket and pants (advise supplier of rain gear sizing)
• Roundtrip transportation from designated meeting point
• Professional guide
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Hearty snack/bottled water

• Gratuities

Embark on the Mendenhall Glacier Guide Hike, an exhilarating 6-7 mile expedition! The adventure kicks off with a 3-mile hike through the Tongass National Forest, the largest temperate rainforest on Earth. An expert guide will navigate you through this wilderness, passing beaver ponds and ascending exposed glacial landscapes where the path merges with nature.

As you exit the forest and reach the final ridge, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning view of the Mendenhall Glacier’s rugged facade and its icy river. Here, enjoy sweeping vistas of the glacier, relish hearty snacks, and take breathtaking photos. Marvel at the glacier’s deep blue crevasses, cascading icefall, surrounding mountains, and Nugget Falls.

This hiking tour is challenging and requires excellent balance and sure-footedness. The trail features an 800-foot elevation gain, traversing rocky, uneven, and slippery terrain. It’s a remarkable journey that offers unforgettable scenery.

• 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.

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