No where else in Alaska can you so easily access an immense alpine glacier. In Kennecott you will be fitted for crampons (spikes strapped on the bottom of your boots for traction while exploring the ice of the Root Glacier). The first mile and a half follows an old wagon road, and we stop several times along the way to discuss glaciology and geology, and view 16,390 ft. Mt. Blackburn. At the glacier we strap on our crampons and with simple instruction and practice; you'll feel secure walking on the ice. Numerous glacial streams cut deep ravines in the ice and form shimmering azure blue pools. As the ice gives way to the melting water, incredible waterfalls cascade deep into the glacier. Adventurers of ALL ages and abilities have joined us on this hike, from elderly visitors with NO hiking experience, to intrepid trekkers. We leave Kennecott at 9am and return in the early afternoon, with no set schedule, so we may walk leisurely during the day.

4-6 Hours
$60 per person

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For adventurers who want to expand their horizons and explore more of the Root Glacier, we offer the full day hike. When the morning hikers head back to Kennecott, these explorers will set their sights on the cascading waterfall flowing off of Donoho Peak into an immense cavern underneath the Root and Kennicott Glaciers, or head towards the 7,000 foot Stairway Icefall. More time - more glacier - more ice canyons and blue pools and moulins (vertical waterfalls disappearing into the depths of the ice).  

Full Day
$100 per person

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