Flightseeing & Ice Climbing – a year round alaskan Excursion

Knik Glacier Ice Climbing

Starting at $979

Ice climbing on the Knik Glacier in Alaska offers a unique and exhilarating adventure. With its ice formations, towering icefalls, and dramatic crevasses, Knik Glacier provides an ideal playground for this combo excursion.

All Tours Begin in Palmer, Alaska

A beautiful 45 Minute Drive from Anchorage, Alaska

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Duration

Half Day: 4 Hours
Full Day: 6 Hours

Tour Availability

Half Day: Year Round
Full Day: Summer Only

Activity Level

Moderate to Challenging

Highlights Of This Adventure

  • Enjoy spectacular views of Alaska’s majestic landscapes, including snow-covered mountains, glaciers and iceberg filled lakes
  • Explore the glacier or nearby Ice caves
  • Learn how or hone your skills climbing on ice with breathtaking scenery all around
  • Highly customizable experience; stay in your comfort zone or choose to take on a steeper challenge
  • This is an active adventure
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Fly Over dramatic glacial terrain
& get ready for an epic ice adventure!
Bucketlist Experience

Ice climbing on the Knik Glacier in Alaska offers a unique and exhilarating adventure. With its awe-inspiring ice formations, towering icefalls, and dramatic crevasses, Knik Glacier provides an ideal playground for ice climbers. The glacier’s pristine beauty make it an unforgettable experience!

Your day starts out as your helicopter flight takes you past snow-capped mountain peaks, braided rivers, and glacier valleys. You’ll have an eagle’s eye view of glacial iceberg-filled lakes, towering waterfalls, and the unique wilderness of Alaska!

Once landed your NOVA Guide will introduce you to the world of Ice Climbing! You will be outfitted with all necessary equipment to ensure you stay safe and have fun while climbing!

This helicopter & ice climbing adventure is a combo experience you’ll never forget!

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Two adventures is better than one

Book Our popular combo Paddleboarding & Ice Climbing or Glacier Trekking Excursion

a couple with ice climbing gear on the knik glacier
Starting at $1349

Fly out to the vast Knik Glacier for this 6 hour adventure. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy paddling the iconic blue pools. For your second adventure choose between exploring the deep crevasses, towering ice walls, and stunning blue ice formations in a trekking experience or choose to experience the exhilarating world of ice climbing.

This guided experience is the ultimate Alaska adventure!

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Images from past ice climbing excursions

Some of the amazing views you’ll see while flying with us

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Summer & Winter Options

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Summer Ice Climbing – Half or Full Day

Choose from a full day or half day ice climbing excursion in summer!

This exciting excursion begins with a beautiful flight out the Knik River Valley. You’ll have an eagle’s eye view of glacial iceberg-filled lakes, towering waterfalls and the Chugach Mountains snow capped peaks.

Once landed on the beautiful Knik Glacier, your guide will begin setting up for an exciting couple hours of ice climbing next to crystal clear blue pools!

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Summer Ice Climbing Requirements:
  • This adventure is for 16 year old+
  • No Prior Ice Climbing Experience Necessary.
  • Must be physically fit & handle some exertion.
Winter Ice Climbing – Half Day Only

Book your half day ice climbing adventure!

This exciting excursion begins with a beautiful flight out the Knik River Valley. You’ll have an eagle’s eye view of glacial iceberg-filled lakes, towering waterfalls and the Chugach Mountains snow capped peaks.

In the winter we climb towering frozen waterfalls and icebergs. This is an unforgettable ice adventure

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Winter Ice Climbing Requirements:
  • This adventure is for 16 year old+
  • No Prior Ice Climbing Experience Necessary.
  • Must be physically fit & handle some exertion.
What to bring on your Ice Climbing adventure:
  • Warm Layers
  • Camera
  • Water Bottle & Snacks
  • Sunglasses
  • An Adventurous Attitude
What is provided by Outbound Heli & Nova Guides:
  • Ice Climbing Guide
  • Crampons, harness, helmet
  • Ice Axes
  • Harness
  • Mountaineering Boots
  • All ropes and hardware for top rope ice climbing
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Important Details
  • Shuttle service available from Anchorage to our departure location in Palmer, Alaska.
  • If our staff cancels due to weather, no charges will apply and you will be refunded or rescheduled.
  • All guided heli adventures require a 2 passenger minimum. Give us a call if you are traveling solo and we will do our best to add you to an existing reservation.
  • Dress in layers for Alaska weather and remember to wear closed-toe footwear (no sandals or heels).
  • The R44 has a 300lb weight limit per seat & a total combined passenger weight limit of 650lbs. The R66, 4 passenger helicopter has a total combined passenger weight limit of 900lbs. If your party exceeds the total weight limit of the aircraft booked and needs to be flown in multiple helicopters or larger aircraft to accommodate your party, there is an additional fee of $250.
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The adventure of a lifetime

What Past Customers are saying

“The most amazing, spectacular adventure.”

– Stephen

“Book it…..NOW!”

– Jared

“One of the best experiences of our lives.”

– Michael
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