Helicopter Glacier Ice Climbing Tour
Overview
Board an A-Star Helicopter to soar over the pristine Tongass National Forest, dramatic mountain ranges, and expansive flows of ice that change from white to brilliant shades of blue. Take part in Juneau's only Ice Climbing activity with your expert Guides. On this 2-hour climbing-focused adventure, our expert guides leadyou across breathtaking glacier terrain as you learn the fundamentals of ice climbing.
What's Included
- Jackets, pants, crampons, a helmet, climbing harness, and ice tools.
- Please provide everyone's shoe size at checkout under "special requirements"
- Surcharge for guests 250lbs or over (this will be charged at the Helicopter base in Juneau)
Meeting and Pickup
Passengers off Cruise Ships will meet tours at the Goldbelt Tram Base Station at 490 South Franklin Street, right by the cruise ship docks. You will meet your NorthStar reps by a white van with the logo 'NorthStar Helicopters'. Please ensure your chosen departure time is at least one hour after your cruise ship's scheduled arrival time to allow for disembarkation and travel to the meeting point.
1890 Renshaw Way
Juneau, AK 99801, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Downtown Juneau
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NorthStar Helicopters
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Juneau Icefield
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Mendenhall Glacier
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Juneau Icefield
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
NorthStar Helicopters
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please ensure your chosen departure time is at least one hour after your cruise ship's scheduled arrival time to allow for disembarkation and travel to the meeting point.
- Provide the shoe size during your booking on the special requirements tab.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5615962P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Jackets, pants, crampons, a helmet, climbing harness, and ice tools.
- Please provide everyone's shoe size at checkout under "special requirements".
- Surcharge for guests 250lbs or over (this will be charged at the Helicopter base in Juneau).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Helicopter Glacier Ice Climbing Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Helicopter Glacier Ice Climbing Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Jackets, pants, crampons, a helmet, climbing harness, and ice tools.
- Please provide everyone's shoe size at checkout under "special requirements"
- Surcharge for guests 250lbs or over (this will be charged at the Helicopter base in Juneau)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please ensure your chosen departure time is at least one hour after your cruise ship's scheduled arrival time to allow for disembarkation and travel to the meeting point.
- Provide the shoe size during your booking on the special requirements tab.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
