"Thank you all for the fantastic float
trip. It was a great experience. Your personal
attention was great. I am sending some pictures we took.
Hope you enjoy. Thanks again."
Barbara and Paul Pearson
Tony and Shannon Badella
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JNU 232 Mendenhall Glacier
Trek
A Family Friendly
Tour
Trace the path of glacial succession as you
introduce yourself to glacier trekking and the natural history
of the Mendenhall Glacier!
Professional guides lead the trip and provide expert instruction
& interpretation while blending safety with fun. The trip begins
with a two and a half mile trail hike through the rainforest and
along the lake's edge of the Mendenhall Glacier, over forest and
rocky terrain. The elevation gain is approximately 300-500 feet.
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Once you reach the terminus of the glacier, you
will be outfitted in trekking gear. With the use of crampons,
you'll enjoy trekking on moderate glacial terrain overlooking
Mendenhall Lake. This trip features close-up views of ice caves,
streams, crevasses and other unique glacial formations. This is
a once in a lifetime adventure!
If you would like to
spend more time trekking on the glacier, then we recommend you
book a private trip with us. A private trip can be customized to
your pace, ability, and schedule. |
Sample Itinerary:
1/2 hour - Van Transport to Trailhead
1/2 hour - Gear Orientation
2 hour - Trail Hike to Glacier
1/2 hour - Introduction to Glacier Trekking
1 hour - Glacier Trekking
2 hour - Trail Hike Back to Parking Lot
1/2 hour - Van Transport Back to Town
We Provide: Certified guide,
mountaineering gear, hearty snack/bottled water, roundtrip
transportation.
You Bring: Comfortable hiking shoes or boots,
comfortable hiking pants, warm hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, and
rain gear.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
** Our glacier trips cater to all ages and abilities, however, you must
be in good enough shape to hike for up to 5 hours, covering about 6
miles roundtrip. The hike to the glacier is challenging, and will take
approximately 6-7 hours roundtrip for a group in good physical fitness
condition. Due to the various fitness abilities and weather on this
trip, please allow 7 hours roundtrip. If you prefer a slower pace,
please let us know.
**The first mile of the trail is well
maintained and goes through forests with a few switchbacks. The second
half of the trail is off the beaten path and requires hiking on bedrock
with some rock scrambling on steep sections. It's important to have
sturdy shoes or boots that provide good ankle support while hiking on
the rocky terrain. For a relatively fit group, it takes about two hours
to hike to the glacier. The elevation gain is about 300 feet.
** We prefer clients not schedule other excursions directly before or
after our trip.
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TRIP RATING
Moderate
to Challenging
DURATION
Approximately 7 hours
COST 2009
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$203 per person |
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TIMES
Morning Times
DATES 2009
Daily May 3 - September 18, 2009
NOTES
Must be able to hike for 5 hours
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