"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 233 Mendenhall Glacier
Trek & Climb
(2008)
A Family Friendly
Tour
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Trace the path of glacial succession as
you introduce yourself to glacier trekking and ice climbing
on 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. Once you reach the terminus of the
glacier, you will be outfitted in trekking gear. |
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Guides instruct you step by step on how
to trek in crampons and use an ice axe on glacial terrain. After
trekking around the glacier, you will be given a short
introduction to ice climbing. With the use of ice axes on a
beginner slope, guides teach you the basic techniques
of climbing up and down on an ice wall. This trip features
close-up views of ice caves, streams, crevasses and other unique
glacial formations. This is a once in a lifetime adventure! |
This trip is combined with our
Glacier Trek and we will try our best to give everyone the
opportunity to ice climb. Circumstances such as poor weather,
inadequate footwear, and a slow pace to the glacier may limit or
prevent the opportunity to try ice climbing. If you are more
interested in ice climbing than glacier trekking, then
we recommend you book a private ice climb trip with us. A
private trip allows you to spend more time on the glacier, and
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 and Introduction to Ice Climbing
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.
Reservations consisting of less than 6 people with children age
12 and under will require a private tour at a cost of $273.00
per person. Please indicate if any children will be going
to on your trip and their ages.**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 2008
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$203 per person |
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Private Tour $273 per person |
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TIMES
Morning Times
DATES 2008
Daily May 3 - September 25, 2008
NOTES
Must be able to hike for 5 hours
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