Winter Snowshoeing Adventure
Overview
• Experience an intro to snowshoeing at the Anchorage's Glen Alps with an experienced guide!
• Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families with older children.
• Enjoy breathtaking views of the Anchorage Bowl and Cook Inlet
• Learn about Alaska's alpine spruce forests narrated by skilled naturalists.
• Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hares, lynx, and birds!
• Provisions include a prepacked snack, courtesy of Elevated Oats.
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Inclusions
- Day packs or trekking poles available upon request. Snowshoes provided.
- Snacks - Granola bar
- Snow gaiters available upon request
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chugach State Park, 18620 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99516, USA
If you have always wanted to try snowshoeing but did not know where to begin, look no further. What is snowshoeing? Snowshoeing is an activity which allows you to travel easily through snow-packed terrain. We will start by taking you to the mountainous wonderland of Glen Alps in the Chugach mountains just to the east of Anchorage. After a quick introduction on how to use a snowshoe, we will begin by walking around the parking lot until you get comfortable using them; you will get the hang of balancing and adjusting your stance almost immediately.
After everyone feels comfortable walking in their shoes, we will set off on our path. Our circuit takes us approximately two miles through hemlock forests and snow-covered alpine meadows. We will have plenty of opportunity for taking photos of the magnificent valley. There is opportunity to see small mammals, birds, or perhaps even a moose!
Transportation included in total time of tour:
(1 hour transportation & 2 hours hiking)
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Experience Suggestions: None required, but you should be able to walk at least 3 miles on flat pavement, or 2.5 miles of uneven rolling terrain over the course of 2 hours. Some 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.
- Participation waiver signature required prior to departure.
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know and we will accommodate you with a different snack option.
- Winter clothing and appropriate winter footwear is the responsibility of the guest.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Mathhew is such a wonderful friend !!! Best tour ever! I had a blast while hiking in such beautiful scenery
Mathhew is such a wonderful friend !!! Best tour ever! I had a blast while hiking in such beautiful sceneryWe had a great time with Matt guiding us. It was a fun experience overall, would recommend it if you love hiking in the snow.
We had a great time with Matt guiding us. It was a fun experience overall, would recommend it if you love hiking in the snow.It was sunny day and very nice view from the top. It was easy trail, good for beginner. We didn’t see any wild animals on the trail but we see foot prints.
It was sunny day and very nice view from the top. It was easy trail, good for beginner. We didn’t see any wild animals on the trail but we see foot prints.Do yourself a favor and book this tour! You will not regret it! Matt is an excellent guide---super personable, patient, knowledgeable, and prepared. The snowshoeing experience itself was MAGICAL! The morning sunlight danced across the sparkling white snow as we trekked our way across the beautifu...
Do yourself a favor and book this tour! You will not regret it! Matt is an excellent guide---super personable, patient, knowledgeable, and prepared. The snowshoeing experience itself was MAGICAL! The morning sunlight danced across the sparkling white snow as we trekked our way across the beautiful natural landscape. Some of the views were just breathtaking! Our group was mixed in terms of age and skill level (a teenager, a senior citizen, and me - mid-30s). Matt adapted the experience for each of us, so that everyone was able to participate at a level where we felt comfortable. He also took some great pictures for us. This tour was the highlight of our trip to Anchorage! And it can be yours too. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Matt, Was amazing. He was patient and helpful with me. He provided everything you need to explore in snow shoes. Not only was he our guide, but he was a good source of interesting information. He knows everything about Alaska outside. So, Go Hike Alaska!
Matt, Was amazing. He was patient and helpful with me. He provided everything you need to explore in snow shoes. Not only was he our guide, but he was a good source of interesting information. He knows everything about Alaska outside. So, Go Hike Alaska!Had the pleasure of taking this tour with Matt while I visited anchorage and all i can say is Wow. I had a great time, enjoyed a nice 3 mile snowshoe hike in an absolute beautiful area of Alaska, yet it was only a 20 minute drive from the city, Matt is a great host and very knowledgeable about th...
Had the pleasure of taking this tour with Matt while I visited anchorage and all i can say is Wow. I had a great time, enjoyed a nice 3 mile snowshoe hike in an absolute beautiful area of Alaska, yet it was only a 20 minute drive from the city, Matt is a great host and very knowledgeable about the surroundings, i would definitely do this again.