• West Glacier Trail - The Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike is our most popular adventure. The journey begins at Mendenhall Lake, where a canoe guide will provide paddle instructions. With gear in hand, board the spacious canoe and set sail for the Mendenhall Glacier. Pass by Arctic tern nesting areas and the beautiful Nugget Falls, enjoying breathtaking views of the glacier in the distance. As the glacier approaches, watch for newly formed icebergs.

Disembark from the canoes and hike the rocky terrain to get close-up views of the glacier and learn about its rapid retreat. Explore this ancient ice age wilderness and admire its ice features, including crevasses, ice falls at the glacier’s toe, and other deep blue wonders. The glacier is constantly changing, offering a unique experience every day. This tour does not go onto the glacier but provides front-row views. After exploring the glacier, board the canoes and paddle back across Mendenhall Lake.

• National Park fees
• Professional guide
• Bottled water
• Snacks
• All necessary paddling equipment
• Paddling and safety instructions
• Rain gear and rubber boots

• Gratuities

The Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike is our most popular adventure. The journey starts at Mendenhall Lake, where a canoe guide will provide paddle instructions. With gear in hand, board a spacious canoe and head towards the Mendenhall Glacier. As you glide by, observe the Arctic tern nesting areas and the beautiful Nugget Falls, with breathtaking views of the glacier in the distance. As you approach the glacier, watch for newly formed icebergs.

Disembark from the canoes and hike across the rocky landscape, getting close-up views of the glacier while learning about its rapid retreat. Discover this ancient ice age wilderness and admire its ice formations, including crevasses, ice falls at the glacier’s edge, and other deep blue wonders. The ever-changing glacier offers a unique experience every day. Although this tour does not go onto the glacier, it provides spectacular front-row views. After exploring the glacier, return to the canoes and paddle back across Mendenhall Lake.

• Age minimum of 12 years and older only
• Please note, this tour requires a minimum of 4 to operate. If minimum requirement is not met, reservation is subject to change or cancellation.
• Maximum weight 250 pounds
• You must include the following in the comments section when booking: raingear & shoe sizes for each passenger, (for adult men and women, S-XXL and youth, S-L) and any pertinent medical information. Smallest shoe size that can be accommodated is Youth 2 and largest is Adult 14.
• All clients will be outfitted in 8 person or 12 person canoes, with 1 to 2 guides depending on the group size.
• All clients must be in physically fit condition and capable of paddling 5-6 miles and hiking about 2 miles roundtrip. All clients must know how to swim.
• Due to the inherent risks involved, we do not permit pregnant guests to participant.
• 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.
• Glacier Access and feature exploration: The Mendenhall Glacier is receding daily. Because the glacier is in a state of constant change, not all features may be present or accessible. We will explore the edges of the glacier safely from the bedrock. This tour does not include trekking on the glacier.
• A specific amount of time exploring the edge of the glacier cannot be guaranteed. The amount of time at the glacier is dependent on the group’s pace and weather conditions
• 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.
• 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.
• Maximum weight is 250 lbs per person

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