Advanced Snowshoeing Adventure
Offered by Go Hike Alaska In Anchorage, Alaska
: $
About us
Go Hike Alaska is a purveyor of world-class Alaskan experiences throughout Southcentral Alaska. We offer guided day hikes, snowshoeing adventures, multiday backpacking trips, and specialty tours like foraging & cooking classes as well as historical & cultural tours. We also offer heli-hiking and heli-snowshoeing experiences.
Our experienced guides are certified in wilderness first aid, CPR, and EPI-pen use. We are also trained in avalanche safety and large animal encounter. Your well-being and safety is our #1 priority.
Our experienced guides are certified in wilderness first aid, CPR, and EPI-pen use. We are also trained in avalanche safety and large animal encounter. Your well-being and safety is our #1 priority.
What we'll do
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Experience miles of snowshoeing through Chugach State Park's Glen Alps.
• Perfect for solo travelers and couples.
• Enjoy breathtaking views of the Anchorage Bowl, Cook Inlet and a glacial valley.
• Learn about Alaska's alpine spruce forests from an experienced guide.
• Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, snowshoe hares, lynx, and birds.
DESCRIPTION:
For a challenging adventure, which provides in-depth exploration of snow-covered areas normally inaccessible by walking, you have found your tour. We will take you to the wintry wonderland of the Glen Alps just east of Anchorage where a colossal, glaciated valley awaits. After a quick introduction, or refresher, to the elements of snowshoeing, we will hit the snow-packed trail and head to South Fork Campbell Creek, draining through the heart of the valley.
After crossing the creek, we will drift in between hemlock forests and snow-covered alpine meadows, pausing to take photos of magnificent sights. We will take note of the tracks we see, and seek out wildlife like moose, snowshoe hare, and birds. Several peaks dominate the landscape for our viewing pleasure and camera lenses. This tour is an awe-inspiring, breathtaking, and thrilling experience for the adventurous soul.
Pack your daypack, and let's go!
• Experience miles of snowshoeing through Chugach State Park's Glen Alps.
• Perfect for solo travelers and couples.
• Enjoy breathtaking views of the Anchorage Bowl, Cook Inlet and a glacial valley.
• Learn about Alaska's alpine spruce forests from an experienced guide.
• Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, snowshoe hares, lynx, and birds.
DESCRIPTION:
For a challenging adventure, which provides in-depth exploration of snow-covered areas normally inaccessible by walking, you have found your tour. We will take you to the wintry wonderland of the Glen Alps just east of Anchorage where a colossal, glaciated valley awaits. After a quick introduction, or refresher, to the elements of snowshoeing, we will hit the snow-packed trail and head to South Fork Campbell Creek, draining through the heart of the valley.
After crossing the creek, we will drift in between hemlock forests and snow-covered alpine meadows, pausing to take photos of magnificent sights. We will take note of the tracks we see, and seek out wildlife like moose, snowshoe hare, and birds. Several peaks dominate the landscape for our viewing pleasure and camera lenses. This tour is an awe-inspiring, breathtaking, and thrilling experience for the adventurous soul.
Pack your daypack, and let's go!
What to expect / what's provided
TOUR SPECIFICS:
• Location: Chugach State Park - Glen Alps
• Dates: December 1st - April 8th
• Tour Time: 10 am - 3 pm
• Travel Time: 1 Hour (30 minutes one-way)
• Snowshoeing Time: 4 Hours
• Distance & Elevation Gain: ~6 miles and 1,000 feet (or 100 flights of stairs)
• Difficulty: ★★★★☆ "Moderate for most & difficult for others"
• Recommended for ages 15 - 65
TRANSPORTATION & MEETUP LOCATION:
Guests have the option of using our transportation or providing it for themselves. If you DO need transportation, we will meetup, depart, and return in front of the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center, located at 555 W. 5th Ave. in downtown Anchorage. Please arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to your tour. There are parking garages in the area if you need one.
If you need DO NOT need transportation, you will meet us at the trailhead or follow us from the meetup location. We will coordinate the location prior to your tour via text, phone, or email.
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT:
All participants are required to complete a participation agreement. You will receive a link in your confirmation email to complete it once you finish booking.
WEATHER:
All of our hikes are rain or shine. However, if the weather is too severe (i.e. thunder, lightning, hail, blizzard, etc.) we'll issue you a full refund.
WILD ANIMALS:
Seeing wild animals is probably part of why you booked a hike in the first place, but we need to give animals the proper respect they deserve. We will provide you a safety briefing before your hike. Please listen to your guide during any encounter situation. We are happy to help you get some quality photos, but only if it is safe. While bears are commonly referred to as the aggressors, moose attacks are far more common in Alaska. Every guide is trained in large animal safety, and the use of bear spray.
EXPERIENCE SUGGESTIONS:
You should have a small amount of hiking experience, or be in good physical condition, before attempting this tour. At a minimum, you should be able to walk at least 8 miles on flat pavement, or 5 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of 4 hours. You should also be able to easily climb many flights of stairs over the duration of the hike. Many parts of the trail are steep and hilly, placing additional stress on areas of the body not impacted by level terrain. Not recommended for those with cardiac or respiratory issues/illness. May be difficult for those with severe joint issues. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know and we will accommodate you with a different snack option.
WHAT'S PROVIDED:
Provisions includes a granola bar, apple, and cheese stick. We also provide the snowshoes and poles, of course!
• Location: Chugach State Park - Glen Alps
• Dates: December 1st - April 8th
• Tour Time: 10 am - 3 pm
• Travel Time: 1 Hour (30 minutes one-way)
• Snowshoeing Time: 4 Hours
• Distance & Elevation Gain: ~6 miles and 1,000 feet (or 100 flights of stairs)
• Difficulty: ★★★★☆ "Moderate for most & difficult for others"
• Recommended for ages 15 - 65
TRANSPORTATION & MEETUP LOCATION:
Guests have the option of using our transportation or providing it for themselves. If you DO need transportation, we will meetup, depart, and return in front of the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center, located at 555 W. 5th Ave. in downtown Anchorage. Please arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to your tour. There are parking garages in the area if you need one.
If you need DO NOT need transportation, you will meet us at the trailhead or follow us from the meetup location. We will coordinate the location prior to your tour via text, phone, or email.
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT:
All participants are required to complete a participation agreement. You will receive a link in your confirmation email to complete it once you finish booking.
WEATHER:
All of our hikes are rain or shine. However, if the weather is too severe (i.e. thunder, lightning, hail, blizzard, etc.) we'll issue you a full refund.
WILD ANIMALS:
Seeing wild animals is probably part of why you booked a hike in the first place, but we need to give animals the proper respect they deserve. We will provide you a safety briefing before your hike. Please listen to your guide during any encounter situation. We are happy to help you get some quality photos, but only if it is safe. While bears are commonly referred to as the aggressors, moose attacks are far more common in Alaska. Every guide is trained in large animal safety, and the use of bear spray.
EXPERIENCE SUGGESTIONS:
You should have a small amount of hiking experience, or be in good physical condition, before attempting this tour. At a minimum, you should be able to walk at least 8 miles on flat pavement, or 5 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of 4 hours. You should also be able to easily climb many flights of stairs over the duration of the hike. Many parts of the trail are steep and hilly, placing additional stress on areas of the body not impacted by level terrain. Not recommended for those with cardiac or respiratory issues/illness. May be difficult for those with severe joint issues. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know and we will accommodate you with a different snack option.
WHAT'S PROVIDED:
Provisions includes a granola bar, apple, and cheese stick. We also provide the snowshoes and poles, of course!
Cancellation Policy
We understand life is wild and cancelling your hike might be necessary. We hope this does not occur, but if circumstances lead you to cancel your hike the following policy will apply:
All cancellations must be received in writing at [email protected]
If you cancel any time before 2 weeks prior to your scheduled hike, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 48 hours to 2 weeks prior to your scheduled hike, you will receive 75% of your total service fee.
No refunds will be given for cancellations between 0 and 48 hours prior your hiking start time, or for any no shows.
All cancellations must be received in writing at [email protected]
If you cancel any time before 2 weeks prior to your scheduled hike, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 48 hours to 2 weeks prior to your scheduled hike, you will receive 75% of your total service fee.
No refunds will be given for cancellations between 0 and 48 hours prior your hiking start time, or for any no shows.
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