himay&henryk Posted February 8, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 8, 2009 are there any glaciers that you can actually hike on from anchorage or seward without flying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaciers Posted February 9, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2009 My favorite is probably Matanuska Glacier which is a couple hours north of Anchorage. It’s best to pay for the tour which gives you the gear and a guide. You don’t need to do that and can hike on the glacier without but if you want to venture very far back you’ll need the guide. Bryon Glacier is near Portage Glacier. It’s an easy short hike of about one mile from the boat launch area at Portage. It’s known its abundance of ice worms mainly because it’s such an accessible glacier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted February 9, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I too have trekked Matanuska Glacier and also recommend a guided tour. You will get much farther and have more opportunities for access with the proper equiptment. There is also a guiding company for Exit Glacier. So book this where you have the most time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbowler Posted February 9, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yes, you can do it on Exit Glacier near Seward. The only company that provides guided hikes/tours that I'm aware of is Exit Glacier Guides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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