Hiking the Winner Creek Trail in the lush Rainforest of Girdwood is an exhilarating experience that is a memorable adventure for everyone. This moderate and exciting hikeis approx. 5 miles long (roundtrip). Time and enthusiasm permitting, the hike also consists of a very unique hand tram crossing and walk over the Winner Creek Gorge. Your naturalist guide will point out and discuss the flora and fauna of North America's northern-most temperate rainforest. You may even see a moose! When blueberry season is in full swing, the trail is blooming with scrumptious delights sure to please everyone. No experience necessary on this excursion.

NOTE: A 2-person minimum is required for the tour to operate. Children have to be at least 7 years old in order to participate in the this tour. This trip operates in ALL weather conditions! Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable hiking clothing including rain gear and sturdy footwear or hiking boots. You will be asked to fill out a waiver form before departing on this tour.

Season: Daily departures May 25 - September 15, 2013
Departure Time: 10:00am (10:00H)/5:00pm (17:00H)
Duration: 2-3 hours

Price: USD 69 per adult / USD 59 per child (7-11 years)

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Just south of Anchorage, the Alyeska Glacier is nestled in a glacier bowl in the Chugach Mountains. Overlooking breathtaking views of the Turnagain Arm and towering alpine peaks, you will be amazed while peering into crevasses during this exciting hike. Ride the Alyeska Tram up the mountain and then hike for about 2 hours total (1 mile roundtrip with an 800 foot elevation gain). At the glacier's edge, you will gear up with climbing harnesses, ropes and/or crampons, and over-boots to travel out onto the glacier itself. Trip includes all equipment, experienced and certified mountain guides, tram ticket, interpretive glaciology discussions, a snack and water.

NOTE: While this is a moderate to strenuous activity, no previous experience is needed. A 2-person minimum is required for the tour to operate. Children have to be at least 10 years old in order to participate in the this tour.  You will be asked to fill out a waiver form before departing on this tour.

Season: June 13 - September 15, 2013
Departure Time: 9:00am (9:00H) / 1:00pm (13:00H) / 4:00pm (16:00H) / additional departure at 8:00pm (20:00H) between June 13 - July 13
Duration: approx. 3-4 hours

Price: USD 139 per person

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Glaciers, waterfalls, wildflowers, and mining ruins add some spice to the hike through Crow Pass. The pass is the highest point on the historic Iditarod Trail and is one of the finest day hikes in Southcentral Alaska. Arctic ground squirrels, marmots, and mountain goats inhabit the high country near Crow Pass, and bears, moose, and Dall sheep are frequently spotted too. You will gain 2,100 feet of elevation from the trail head. The trail is relatively snow-free by late June, though the Crystal Lake basin south of the pass and some of the gullies north of the pass may hold snow well into summer.

NOTE: A 2-person minimum is required for the tour to operate. Children have to be at least 9 years old in order to participate in the this tour. Please note previous hiking experience suggested on this moderate to challenging excursion. Participants should be capable of hiking up to 6 miles roundtrip on steep, uneven terrain. This trip operates in ALL weather conditions!  You will be asked to fill out a waiver form before departing on this tour.

Season: Daily departures June 01 - September 15, 2013
Departure Time: 9:00am (9:00H)
Duration: approx. 5 hours

Price: USD 140 per adult / USD120 per child (9-11 years)

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An exhilarating and memorable experience for all! Experienced guides teach everyone from novices to advanced climbers at either Tram Rock (at the Alyeska Resort) or along the Seward Highway, depending on weather. This tour includes a snack, climbing gear, helmet, harness, chalk-bag and rental rock shoes. While this is a moderate to strenuous activity, no prior experience is necessary.

NOTE: A 2-person minimum is required for the tour to operate. Children have to be at least 3 years old in order to participate in the this tour. This trip operates in ALL weather conditions! Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable hiking clothing including rain gear and sturdy footwear or hiking boots. You will be asked to fill out a waiver form before departing on this tour.

Season: Daily departures May 15 - September 15, 2013
Departure Time: 10:00am (10:00H)/3:00pm (15:00H)
Duration: 3-4 hours

Price: USD 129 per adult / USD 89 per child (3-11 years)

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Learn to ice climb or hone your skills south of Anchorage. After arriving at the climbing area in the Portage Valley, you will hike 5 miles roundtrip on rugged terrain ranging from trails to off-trail talus walking, boulder hopping and cramponing on ice to get to the Byron Glacier where you will climb. Your guide will set up a top-rope on the ice route. The experienced, certified mountain guides will teach you everything from the basics to advanced ice climbing techniques. You will be fitted with crampons, a harness, mountaineering boots, and ice tools. After learning the basics, "climb on" as your guide belays you! The towering Chugach Mountains and glaciers will fill our views during the trip in Portage.

NOTE: No experience necessary but participants should be in good physical condition. Meals are not included. A 2-person minimum is required for the tour to operate. Children have to be at least 14 years old in order to participate in the this tour.  You will be asked to sign a waiver  form before departing on this tour.

Required at time of booking: Participant shoe sizes

Season: Daily departures June 1 - September 30, 2013
Departure Time: 8:00am (8:00H)
Duration: 10-12 hours

Price: USD 250 per person

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Enjoy a hike amongst beautiful scenery, blue icebergs and onto a majestic glacier. Arrive at Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop aboard the Alaska Railroad. After a short van ride, hike about 2 miles of flat forest service trail to the edge of Spencer Glacier. Get outfitted with helmets and crampons. After a brief safety lesson and practice getting comfortable with the crampons, the group will venture out onto the glacier itself. About two hours will be spent exploring the glaciers features, including crevasses, ice caves, moulins, and more. Experienced glacier guides provide information on local wildlife, history and glaciology. Return to Girdwood by van and train. Tour includes: roundtrip train transfer from Girdwood, services of knowledgeable guides, use of helmet and crampons, and a deli style lunch.

NOTE: Participants must be physically capable of hiking up to 7 miles on potentially uneven terrain and must dress appropriately for all weather. Minimum age limit of 13. Please note that there is a 2 person minimum for this tour to operate.

Season: Daily departures June 10 - Sept 15, 2013
Departure Time: 12:00 pm
Duration: 10 hours

Price: USD 359 per person

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Enjoy the truly unique experience of ice climbing on a glacier. Arrive at Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop aboard the Alaska Railroad. After a short 1 mile van ride to the edge of Spencer Lake, hike about 2 miles of flat forest service trail to the edge of Spencer Glacier. Get outfitted with helmets, crampons, and ice picks. After a brief safety lesson and practice getting comfortable with the equipment, the group will venture out onto the glacier itself. About two hours will be spent climbing ice walls near the edge of the glacier. Experienced glacier guides provide information on glaciology and techniques. Return by van and train. Tour includes: roundtrip train transfer from Girdwood, services of knowledgeable guides, use of climbing gear and a deli style lunch. 

NOTE:  There is a 3 person minimum for this tour to operate. Participants must be physically capable of hiking up to 7 miles on potentially uneven terrain and must dress appropriately for all weather. Minimum age limit 13.

Season: Daily departures June 10 - Sept 15, 2013
Departure Time: 12:00 pm
Duration: 10 hours

Price: USD 399 per person

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Depart on the Alaska Railroad for a ride to Spencer Glacier in the remote Chugach Mountains. Then participate in a guided hike led by a US Forest Service Ranger. The ranger will lead a narrated walk to a viewing platform about 1.5 miles from the starting point (about 3 miles roundtrip). This low-impact gravel path offers benches and incredible scenic views along the way. Tour includes: Roundtrip train transfer from Portage to Spencer Whistle Stop and guided walk/hike.  Not included: Lunch (meals can be purchase onboard the train). Transfer to and from your hotel (tour departs from the Portage Train Station. The Portage Train Station is located on the Seward Highway, approx. 13 miles south of Girdwood/50 miles south of Anchorage/80 miles north of Seward).

Season: Daily departures June 5 - September 10, 2013
Departure Time: 13:15H
Duration: 4 hours

Price: USD 70 per adult / USD 35 per child (2-11 years)

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Depart on the Alaska Railroad to Spencer Glacier in the remote Chugach Mountains. Then board your raft for a 2 hour gentle float among the icebergs at Spencer Lake and down the Placer River. This tour is great for families or those seeking a relaxing outdoor adventure! Tour includes services of professional guides, raingear, rubber boots, and deli-lunch. Not included: Transfers to and from your hotel (tour departs from the Portage Train Station. The PortageTrain Station is located on the Seward Highway, approx. 13 miles south of Girdwood/50 miles south of Anchorage/80 miles north of Seward).

Required at time of booking: Please provide your shoe sizes when booking this tour.  Minimum age limit is 5 years.

Season: Daily departures June 5 - September 10, 2013
Departure Time: 13:15H
Duration: 4 hours

Price: USD 194 per adult / USD 97 per child (5-11 years)

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After a short hike through the rainforest, put on your drysuit and enjoy a rip-roaring trip down the nonstop class II-III rapids of Glacier Creek. Take in the backcountry scenery as you maneuver through the narrow gorge.  Tour includes: Guided rafting and required equipment. 

NOTE:  Children must be at least 8 years old to participate in this tour.

Season: Daily departures May 15 - September 15, 2013
Departure Time: 9:30am (9:30H) / 1:30pm (13:30H) / 5:00pm (17:00H)
Duration: 2.25 hours

Price: USD 109 per adult / USD 99 per child (8-12 years)

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Combine gold prospecting at Crow Creek Mine with hiking on the Iditarod Trail and whitewater rafting on scenic Glacier Creek. Find guaranteed gold with shovels and pans on the guided tour of the placer mining area and historic buildings. Hike a mile on the Iditarod Trail through the dense forest to the cable hand tram crossing Glacier Creek. Whitewater rafting Glacier Creek Gorge offers non-stop class II-III action. Paddle past waterfalls, view distant glaciers and take advantage of photo opportunities. This fun rafting trip is great for groups, families and beginners.

Required at time of booking: Hotel information in Girdwood

Season: Daily departures May 15 - September 15, 2013
Departure Time: 8:30am (8:30H) / 12:30pm (12:30H)
Duration: 4 hours

Price: USD 149 per adult / USD 129 per child (8-12 years)

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A glacier lovers dream. Get off the beaten path to explore the glaciated 20-Mile Valley in a thrilling jetboat ride to the remote mountains and waterfalls of Carmen Lake. Challenge Glacier River to reach massive icebergs in picturesque 20-Mile Glacier Lake. Wildlife such as eagles, salmon and moose frequent the river corridor. A nature walk ashore adds to the experience and remarkable views.

Season: Daily departures July 1 - August 31, 2013
Departure Time: 8:00am (8:00H) / 1:00pm (13:00H)
Duration: 3.5 hours

Price: USD 179 per adult / USD 129 per child (8-12years)

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Jetboating allows remote lake access for sit-on-top kayaking, wildlife viewing and experiencing just being 'out there'. Skipping rocks, a shore side hike, gazing at waterfalls and glacier viewing are popular activities as we prepare a beachside BBQ of Alaskan favorites. After silently kayaking, jetboat the Glacier River's twists, turns and rapids to the face of Twentymile Glacier and its massive icebergs (access to the glacier will depend on water level).

Season: Daily departures July 1 - August 31, 2013
Departure Time: 8:00am (8:00H)
Duration: 8.5 hours

Price: USD 299 per adult / USD 249 per child (8-12 years)

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Duration: 1 days

Take part on this full-day adventure to Whittier from Girdwood via the Alaska Railroad. Take a high-speed catamaran for your cruise through Prince William Sound and watch for sea otters, whales and birds as you travel through glacier-filled College and Harrimann Fjords. This tour provides an excellent opportunity to witness glacier calving.

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Duration: 1 days

This full-day adventure begins with a transfer by Alaska Railroad from Girdwood to Whittier. A high-speed catamaran will then await you for your cruise through Prince William Sound. Along the way you will see a working salmon hatchery and visit Surprise Glacier.

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It is time to make your dreams of Alaska a reality! Flying is a way of life in Alaska, and a trip would not be complete without a flightseeing excursion. With this short 30 minute helicopter flight you will have the opportunity to visit the heavily glaciated Chugach Mountains, which receive the most annual snow fall in the world. Soar over the panoramic Alaskan scenery spotting wildlife as you glide by picturesque mountain peaks into the 20-Mile river valley to the heart of glacier country.  Tour includes: roundtrip transfers from Girdwood.

NOTE: There is a 2 person minimum required to operate this tour. ** Additional surcharge will apply for passengers who weigh 250lbs or more.

Required at time of booking: Passenger weights

Season: Daily departures October 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Departure Time: 8:45am (8:45H)/10:30am (10:30H)/12:15pm (12:15H)/2:00pm (14:00H)/3:45pm (15:45H)/5:30pm (17:30H)
Duration: 30 minutes

Price: USD 230 per person

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This 90 minute helicopter tour explores the Lake George Glacier, Lake George Valley, Whiteout Glacier and Colony Glacier with a return trip through the pristine waters of Prince Williams Sound. The clear waters and rocky fjords of Prince William Sound offer breathtaking landscapes and excellent wildlife spotting opportunities. Highlights of this tour include the glacier landing (dependant on weather and glacier conditions), tide water glaciers, marine wildlife, and Prince William Sound! If a glacier landing is not available, you will land nearby for the opportunity to touch a glacier and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Tour includes roundtrip transfers from Girdwood.

NOTE: There is a 2 person minimum required to operate this tour. ** Additional surcharge will apply for passengers who weigh 250lbs or more.

Required at time of booking: Passenger weights

Season: Daily departures January 1 - December 31, 2013
Departure Time: 8:45am (8:45H)/10:30am (10:30H)/12:15pm (12:15H)/2:00pm (14:00H)/3:45pm (15:45H)/5:30pm (17:30H)
Duration: 1.5 hours

Price: USD 455 per person

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Enjoy an extended flightseeing adventure over the heavily glaciated Chugach Mountains. This popular 1-hour helicopter tour explores the Lake George Glacier, Lake George Valley, Whiteout Glacier and Colony Glacier. As you fly through the Chugach backcountry the panorama opens up to glacial-formed valleys and magnificent fields of ancient translucent blue glaciers. Highlight your trip with a glacier landing (dependant on weather and glacier conditions).  Tour includes: Roundtrip transfers from Girdwood.

NOTE: If a glacier landing is not available, you will land nearby for the opportunity to touch a glacier and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. There is a 2 person minimum required to operate this tour. ** Additional surcharge will apply for passengers who weigh 250lbs or more.

Required at time of booking: Passenger weights

Season: Daily departures October 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Departure Time: 8:45am (8:45H)/10:30am (10:30H)/12:15pm (12:15H)/2:00pm (14:00H)/3:45pm (15:45H)/5:30pm (17:30H)
Duration: 1 hour

Price: USD 345 per person

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The greatest Alaskan experience of all - dog sledding on a glacier! Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight to the unique glacier base camp which serves as a summer-time training ground for Iditarod sled dogs. Learn about mushing and hold adorable puppies while the team is prepared. You will then enjoy a scenic ride along a spectacular 2-mile glacier trail. Tour includes: Roundtrip transfers from Girdwood

NOTE: There is a 2-person minimum for this tour to operate.  ** Additional surcharge will apply for passengers who weigh 250lbs or more.

Required at time of booking: Passenger weights.

Season: Daily departures May 21 - August 31, 2013
Departure Time: 8:30am (8:30H)/10:15am (10:15H)/12:00pm (12:00H)/1:45pm (13:45H)/3:30pm (15:30H)/5:15pm (17:15H)
Duration: 2 hours

Price: USD 479 per adult / USD 459 per child (0-12 years)

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Access Alaska's backcountry! Drive a few minutes to Bird Creek, an area with a maze of trails winding through temperate rainforest. With your guide, ride trails hidden even to locals. You'll also take a short hike to a clear water pool with spawning salmon and a spectacular waterfall. Bear, moose and eagles can also be seen in this area depending on the time of year (not guaranteed). Tour includes: Safety gear, raingear and water.  Not included: transfers to and from your hotel (tour departs from Bird Creek) 

NOTE: This tour does NOT depart from Girdwood. The tour departs from Bird Creek which is located on the Seward Highway between Anchorage and Girdwood. Transportation from Girdwood is NOT available. You will have to have your own transportation to get to the starting point of this tour. Minimum age to operate an ATV is 16. Please bring your own boots for this tour.  ** Second rider (sharing an ATV) available at a lesser cost (ages 8 and up) (2-adult passenger minimum)

Season: Daily departures May 01 - September 30, 2013
Departure Time: 10:00am (10:00H) & 2:00pm (14:00H)
Duration: 3 hours

Price: USD 175 per driver (ages 16 and up)

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