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Glacier Trekking
Glacier Trekking is a truly
unique Alaskan adventure with spectacular views of surrounding mountains,
glacier crevasses and ice caves.
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Matanuska
Glacier is one of the few glaciers accessible by car. Located at Mile 102 of
the Glenn Highway, one hour from the Agate Inn, this 4 mile wide by 26 mile
long glacier has a lot to offer the adventure traveler. There are two
guiding services offering glacier trekking options. Both provide all
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The Vaceks from Scottsdale, AZ on Matanuska Glacier |
MICA Guides
(800-956-6422) is located at the base of the glacier. Options include
glacier trekking, ice climbing and mountaineering adventures.
NOVA Alaska’s
Adventure Company (907-745-5754) offers four hour guided glacier
hikes. Combination glacier trekking and river rafting trips are also
available at the terminus of the glacier.
River Rafting
Several river rafting
adventures are available near the Agate Inn. Both guides provide all the
necessary equipment.
NOVA Alaska’s
Adventure Company (907-745-5754) offers several options on
the Matanuska River and the Chickaloon River. The Glacier Run, Class II and
III starts at the Matanuska Glacier. Lion Head, Class IV whitewater rafting
runs 14 miles of the Matanuska River.
Lifetime Adventures
(907-746-4644) rafts Eagle River.
Choose half-day scenic floats, whitewater trips, or a combination of the
two.
Heli-Hiking and
Heli-Skiing
To reach areas off the road
system,
Last
Frontier Air Ventures (907-745-5701) offers helicopter hiking,
fishing and
skiing adventures. Take a helicopter ride to King Mountain for a day climb
or spend a day skiing on a high mountain glacier, even in the middle of the
summer.
Guided Nature
Tour with Biologist/Naturalist Mark Masteller
View
wildlife and explore areas tame or wild areas by foot, boat, horse, plane or
helicopter with local Biologist/Naturalist Mark
Masteller. Learn about bear safety, local wildlife and their
habitats, or search for rocks and fossils.
The mountains and valleys
surrounding the Agate Inn have unlimited adventure possibilities for the
whole family.
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