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Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike Juneau

By Above and Beyond Alaska
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Overview

The Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike is our most sought-after adventure. Your journey begins at the Mendenhall Lake, where a canoe guide will provide paddle instruction. Equipped with gear, board your spacious canoe and set course for the Mendenhall Glacier. Witness Arctic tern nesting grounds and the cascading Nugget Falls as you glide past, with stunning views of the glacier in the distance. As the glacier draws near, keep your eyes peeled for freshly calved icebergs.

Exit the canoes and hike the rocky terrain, gaining intimate views of the glacier and learn about its rapid recession. Explore this ancient ice age wilderness and marvel at its ice features, including crevasses, ice fall at the toe of the glacier, and other deep blue mysteries. Constantly changing, the glacier offers a unique experience each day. This tour does not venture onto the glacier, but delivers front-row views. After immersing yourself at the glacier, board the canoes and paddle back across Mendenhall Lake.

Activity location

  • West Glacier Trail
    • West Glacier Trail
    • 99801, Juneau, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 490 S Franklin St
    • 490 South Franklin Street
    • 99801, Juneau, Alaska, United States

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What's included, what's not

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    National Park fees
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    Professional guide
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    Bottled water
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    Snacks
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    All necessary paddling equipment
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    Paddling and safety instructions
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    Rain gear and wellington boots
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • 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 return. 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 maximise 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 dependant 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

Activity itinerary

The Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike is our most sought-after adventure. Your journey begins at the Mendenhall Lake, where a canoe guide will provide paddle instruction. Equipped with gear, board your spacious canoe and set course for the Mendenhall Glacier. Witness Arctic tern nesting grounds and the cascading Nugget Falls as you glide past, with stunning views of the glacier in the distance. As the glacier draws near, keep your eyes peeled for freshly calved icebergs. Exit the canoes and hike the rocky terrain, gaining intimate views of the glacier and learn about its rapid recession. Explore this ancient ice age wilderness and marvel at its ice features, including crevasses, ice fall at the toe of the glacier, and other deep blue mysteries. Constantly changing, the glacier offers a unique experience each day. This tour does not venture onto the glacier, but delivers front-row views. After immersing yourself at the glacier, board the canoes and paddle back across Mendenhall Lake.

Location

Activity location

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    West Glacier Trail
    • West Glacier Trail
    • 99801, Juneau, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    490 S Franklin St
    • 490 South Franklin Street
    • 99801, Juneau, Alaska, United States

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