ADVENTURES
winter
Castner Glacier
Ice Cave
Half-day hike
Difficulty: Easy
What to Expect:
A half-day hike or snowshoe to the toe of the Castner Glacier. Explore the rapidly changing ice cave, surrounded by huge ice crystals and 360 degree mountain views. 3 miles round trip across a snowy, packed trail. ​
Prepare for a winter hike with appropriate winter boots, base layers, snow pants and down jacket. Dress in layers to prevent overheating while hiking.
Where to Meet
On the morning of the tour, meet your personal Guide in the lobby of Delta Accommodations, in Delta Junction, which is about 2.5 hours south of Fairbanks, to get oriented. From here, you'll continue on to the trailhead which is an additional 50 miles south, following behind your Guide in your own vehicle. Delta Junction is the last stop for all facilities before the trailhead, including most cell service!
What's Included​:
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​A private tour, just you or your party
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Experienced local guide
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Snowshoes/trekking poles (as needed)
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Ice Cleats
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Headlamps​/lights
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Safety equipment (InReach, First Aid Kit, Handwarmers)
What's Not Included:​
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Transportation to/from the trailhead​
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Winter clothing (coats, snow pants, hats, gloves)
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Appropriate winter boots
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Food, snacks, drinks​
Details:
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$399 1-2 people
+$100/person beyond 2
Max 6 people​​​​​ (inquire below for larger groups)
CANWELL Glacier
full-day hike
Difficulty: Moderate
What to Expect:
A longer, full day, hike or snowshoe to the toe of the Canwell Glacier. Explore several rapidly changing ice caves and ice walls. 6 miles round trip across snowy, unpacked wilderness terrain, surrounded by 360 degree mountain views. ​
Prepare for a winter hike with appropriate winter boots, base layers, snow pants and down jacket. Dress in layers to prevent overheating while hiking.
Where to Meet
On the morning of the tour, meet your personal Guide in the lobby of Delta Accommodations, in Delta Junction, about 2.5 hours south of Fairbanks, to get oriented. From here, you'll continue on to the trailhead which is an additional 50 miles south, following behind your Guide in your own vehicle. Delta Junction is the last stop for all facilities before the trailhead, including most cell service!
What's Included​:
​
-
​A private tour, just you or your party
-
Experienced local guide
-
Snowshoes/trekking poles (as needed)
-
Ice Cleats
-
Headlamps​/lights
-
Safety equipment (InReach, First Aid Kit, Handwarmers)
What's Not Included:​
​
-
Transportation to/from the trailhead​
-
Winter clothing (coats, snow pants, hats, gloves)
-
Appropriate winter boots
-
Food, snacks, drinks​
Details:
​
$499 1-2 people
+$200/person beyond 2
Max 6 people​​​​​ (inquire below for larger groups)
drive to Delta Junction
meet your Guide for orientation at
Delta Accommodations
follow your Guide to the trailhead
hike to the glacier
explore the glacier!
hike back to the cars
drive home
