Winter Ice Climbing

Winter Ice Climbing

Duration

4 hours

About

Take this 4 hour adventure to try something that is completely unique to the Alaskan Traveler. Your guides will equip you with everything necessary to remain safe including a harness, helmet, boots, crampons and ice tools to ensure a successful ascent up the ice formation. Guests can choose to take on a steeper challenge or stay in their comfort zone, this is a challenge by choice adventure!

Tour Inclusion

• PRIVATE TOUR
• Helicopter flight to and from the climbing area
• 2 Ice Climbing Instructors
• Crampons, Harness, helmet, Ice-climbing Axes, Plastic mountaineering boots, Ropes and hardware for rope climbing
• A top rope ice climbing experience on frozen waterfalls
• Glacier Ice Cave Exploration
• Knowledgeable glacier experts
• Body Warmers
• Extra Warm Gear
• Hot Drinks
• PRIVATE TOUR- (Helicopter portion to and from may not be private but 3.5 hour tour portion will be private)

NOT INCLUDED

• Winter gear
• Warm layers

WHO IS THIS TOUR FOR

Ages starting at 14 and older. Adventurous people with a moderate level of fitness. No ice climbing experience is necessary. Alaska has extreme weather conditions and it can change often, guests will need to be prepared to face the Alaskan Winter temperatures for multiple hours.

TYPES OF HELICOPTERS WE FLY

Alaska Helicopter Tours has multiple 3 passenger Robinson 44s. These helicopters have a per seat limit of 300 lbs and a total combine passenger weight limit of 600 lbs. If your passenger weight exceeds 600lbs or for parties of more than 3 guests, your party may be in 2 or 3 helicopters, but will always be together for the tour. (added bonus is everyone will have a window seat and you can take pictures and video of the other helicopter from the air) If a guest exceeds the 300 lb per seat limit we may have additional helicopter options.

Please call for assistance in booking groups larger than 3 passengers or for additional helicopter options.

PASSENGER WEIGHTS

To safely balance the weight distribution of the aircraft, it’s essential that we have accurate weights for all guests. We request your weight at the time of booking so we can plan how to combine parties on the same flight and map out seating. When you check-in at our base for your flight, we confirm all passenger weights by weighing you at that time. If we are unable to fly a guest due to an inaccurate weight provided at the time of booking, no refund will be made.

Weight and balance of helicopters is an important part of our safety program. Seating is assigned based on weight and balance following guidelines which have been approved by the FAA. We cannot guarantee seats as the weight of guests must be balanced within the aircraft.

Please note that each guest weighing 250 lbs. or more must pay a $150 comfort surcharge to block off an additional seat for weight and balance purposes. Any gusts 300lbs or more must call our reservations team to make the Reservations ration to secure the larger Astar Helicopter.

Our pilots will deliver the best viewing experience they can, in the safest manner possible, under the current local weather conditions. We cannot guarantee what you will see on your tour and we must abide by any FAA issued regulations such as temporary flight restrictions that may be in place at the time of flying.

✅ Your Tour is Confirmed!

We’re excited to fly with you and share this unforgettable glacier experience.

📍 Departure Location- 1 Hour North of Anchorage

Alaska Glacier Lodge

29979 E Knik River Road

Palmer, AK 99645

⏰ Check-In

Please arrive 1 hour prior to your scheduled departure time.

A photo I.D. is required for all adult guests at check-in.

🧊 What to Bring / Dress For

Glacier conditions are cooler than in town — please dress in layers and sturdy closed-toe footwear.

In winter, warm boots, gloves, and a hat are recommended.

🎒 Bags & Personal Items

For safety, backpacks and bags are not permitted on the helicopter.

Phones/cameras, water bottles, and small personal items are welcome.

🚫 Not Allowed

Drones • Bear Spray • Lighters • Battery Packs • Firearms

⚖️ Passenger Weights

All guests are discreetly weighed at check-in for weight and balance purposes. Seating is assigned based on weights and cannot be pre-selected. Under-reporting weights can lead to a cancelled or rescheduled tour.

🚁 Helicopters

We fly Robinson R44, R66, and AStar helicopters.

Aircraft type is not guaranteed unless a private helicopter is booked.

Groups of 2+ may be split between aircraft but will remain together on tour.

🧭 Etiquette & Safety

Your safety is our top priority. Flights may be delayed or rescheduled if weather conditions change.

Please return to the helicopter promptly when instructed by your pilot to avoid delays or additional charges.

Your pilot will select the safest landing area and route based on weather and FAA flight restrictions.

🏦 Did you reserve your tour with a deposit?

The outstanding balance will be processed three days before your scheduled tour.

If you have any questions before your tour, visit our FAQ page or call us at 907-272-7777 — we’re available 7 days a week.

Thank you for choosing to fly with us — we look forward to sharing this adventure with you!

The Alaska Helicopter Tours Team