RockStar Adventure at Spencer Glacier

With Ascending Path and Alpine Air

Glacier hike on Spencer Glacier and a 3 mile trip on flat graveled US Forest Service trails, past blue ice bergs, along a beautiful terminal lake to the Chugach Whistle Stop.

Tour Price: $599 (available from Girdwood only)

Available 6/1-9/10 2012 9am departure, Tour length 12 hours

From Girdwood, take a 20-minute helicopter ride to Spencer Glacier where you will land and get out to start your hike. At the glacier’s edge you gear up with helmets and crampons. Your skilled and experienced climbing guide teaches crampon use as you travel onto the glacier ice to explore amazing ice features (blue ice, ice caves, crevasses, moulins, etc).

Several hours are spent exploring the glacier. On the walk back, you will hike from the glacier, off trails and on trail along Spencer Lake while enjoying outstanding scenic views of the glacier and icebergs floating in the lake.

The total distance from the edge of the glacier to the Whistle Stop is about 3 miles of flat Forest Service maintained trails. Your day includes many photo and rest stops to learn about the interesting local wildlife, history, and glaciology.

This is a strenuous activity for ages 13-70. No experience is necessary.

This trip operates in all weather conditions with one departure daily.

TRIP INCLUDES:

*Deli lunch provided at Spencer Glacier;
snacks and water provided on the hike;
all glacier hiking gear;
2:1 ratio;
friendly, skilled, naturalist hiking guide;
bear protection; and
interpretive natural history, ecology and glaciology discussions.

*vegetarian, & special dietary options available

WHAT DO I WEAR/BRING?

Cotton attire is Not recommended. Please wear comfortable, warm clothes, dressing in layers (fleece jacket, rain jacket/pants, gloves, wool/fleece hat, sunglasses, ball cap) hiking boots or walking shoes, backpack, binoculars and a camera.