• Matanuska Glacier - The Matanuska Glacier is an impressive 26-mile-long advancing valley glacier situated in the Chugach Mountains, just 100 miles north of Anchorage. It offers an ideal environment for an introductory ice climbing adventure, featuring easily accessible, shallow vertical ice walls perfect for beginners and intermediate climbers.

This is a fundamental ice climbing session, concentrating on lower-angle walls and heights exceeding 50 feet. All systems utilize top anchor setups, which our guides will prepare in just a few minutes. Once the anchors and ropes are ready, your guide will equip you with a harness, review safety protocols, and explain the basics of climbing before you begin your ascent!

To access the climbing areas, you’ll embark on a challenging hike from the vehicle parking lot. The trail traverses the rocky moraine and leads you past the glacier’s front face, all the way to the seldom-explored backcountry.

• Professional climbing guide
• Shuttle to the glacier terminus
• Helmet, boots, crampons, harness, ice axes

• Entrance fees
• Gratuity for Guide
• Food & drinks
• Transportation from Anchorage

Discover the excitement of ice climbing with NOVA’s expert guides! Whether a beginner or someone eager to try something new, the introductory ice climbing experience offers an accessible and thrilling way to challenge oneself amid the stunning scenery of the Matanuska Glacier. No prior experience is required—just a sense of adventure and a willingness to learn!

Join the original guiding company on the Matanuska Glacier, established over 30 years ago, and take in the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers. Participants are outfitted with top-of-the-line gear, and the expert guides provide all the instruction needed to safely learn the fundamentals of ice climbing. Explore the glacier’s frozen landscape while climbing its ice walls, gaining new skills and enjoying breathtaking views of this natural wonder.

Let’s go—reach new heights and experience the thrill of ice climbing on the Matanuska Glacier!

• Shoe size: Min US 5M, 4.5W, Max US 14M
• Not recommended for travelers under 100lbs, over 250lbs
• Not recommended for travelers under 12 yrs, over 70 yrs

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