Winter Snowshoeing Adventure
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Winter Snowshoeing Adventure
By Go Hike Alaska
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Ages 4-80, max of 12 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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- Day packs or trekking poles available upon request. Snowshoes provided.
- Granola bar
- Snow gaiters available upon request
What's not included- No hotel, B&B, Air B&B, or other accommodation pickups.
- Must meet at designated meeting location or provide own transportation to trailhead.
- Snowboots or high-top hiking shoes
- Appropriate clothing for snow
- Start:
- William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center, 555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USAMeeting, Transportation, and Parking Information: Our meetup spot is in front of the Egan Center. There are parking garages in the area if you need them. You may also choose to meet us at the trailhead using your own arranged transportation, just notify us in advance.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 155759P21- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 155759P21
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Itinerary
- 555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USAMeeting, Transportation, and Parking Information: Our meetup spot is in front of the Egan Center. There are parking garages in the area if you need them. You may also choose to meet us at the trailhead using your own arranged transportation, just notify us in advance.
- 1If 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)
About the operator
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- 657brenw0 contributionsAWESOME HikeWe could not have had a better Alaskan hiking experience! Our guide, Caleb, was nothing short of PHENOMENAL! He was knowledgeable of the area's history, kept safety on the forefront and strived to ensure we had a memorable hiking experience. We also learned about and were able to try different berries along the way but were warned which plants and berries to avoid due to toxicity. So thankful we went with GoHikeAlaska and even more thankful to have had Caleb as our guide! Will definitely seek out another hiking experience with them on our next Alaska trip 😊Written September 1, 2024
- 728kristaz0 contributionsAwesome hike!Go Hike Alaska was amazing! My friend and I came to Alaska and booked this hike/walk through a tour company and we’re so glad they chose this company! Our guide, Caleb, was fantastic - we were able to go further because we moved fast, so we got to see some incredible views thanks to his expertise! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Go Hike Alaska to anyoneWritten August 30, 2024
- Jay D0 contributionsHiking in AlaskaWe had a great experience with guide and his expertise. We enjoyed the experience and hike. We will definitely recommend this to our family and friends.Written August 21, 2024
- Venture676381217770 contributionsAwesome time with family!Our family had a wonderful time hiking with our guide Caleb! He is clearly passionate about what he does and is extremely knowledgeable. Caleb was able to point out a bunch of native flora that was edible and we were even able to try some of it! We had different ability levels in my family and Caleb was able to cater to all of us, and the tour is capped at a small number so we were the only ones - it was basically a private tour. The views were beautiful and Caleb even helped us take pictures together! We did not feel rushed at all, and this was a fantastic way to spend our first day in Alaska.Written August 19, 2024
- Missllan0 contributionsAlaskan hike in the sunshineA wonderful afternoon hike in Alaskan sunshine. The company was great from the moment I booked and communicated well prior to the tour. As a solo traveller this was very reassuring to know. Caleb was an excellent tour guide and tailored the walk to suit us. He gave us options for the route and took the hike at our pace. There was only one other person on the tour so it felt like a private tour. Caleb was really Informative and stopped along the way for us to sample the berries (and tell us which ones to stay clear of!) The park is beautiful and there were lot of opportunities to take photos and just take in the surrounding. I learned more about the Alaskan wilderness in the three hours on this tour than I did over the course of my three week trip. No bears seen on this trip but it was incredible knowing we were walking the same paths as them. Worth getting out of the city for.Written August 16, 2024
- jackimona0 contributionsGreat hikeCaleb is a fantastic tour guide. He went above and beyond for us. Very knowledgeable about the bushes and wildlife. Fantastic hike 4.1 miles. Thanks again Caleb I enjoyed the hike immensely. Recommend this hike.Written August 16, 2024
- Marc L0 contributionsgo with Go Hike Alaskathank you, Caleb, for a great hike. We saw and tasted many berries and learned which ones to definitely not touch or taste. and you were a great photographer for us.Written August 16, 2024
- maryaS838FN0 contributionsMorning HikeWe had a great time with Caleb. He was very knowledgeable about the area and set a great pace for our hike. He set up a spotting scope so we could see some of the waterfalls across the river. The process of booking our hike was very easy. We highly recommend Go Hike Alaska.Written August 14, 2024
- troybG333QR0 contributionsBest Hike everCaleb was a great guide and the hike was amazing as well! I felt very safe with Caleb, he showed us many different sites and was very knowledgeable about everything. I recommend this hike for all ages and Caleb doesn’t put you in any uncomfortable situations! 5 ⭐️Written August 6, 2024
- Dream593702686920 contributionsBeautiful Hike Close to Downtown Anchorage!We took a two week trip to Alaska in July and the first thing on our itinerary was the Summer Valley and Forest Hike with Go Hike Alaska. We booked the tour through Alaska Tour and Travel (will review that company separately as well). Our flight was significantly delayed the night before so we got in really late and were concerned about being too tired but it ended up being great! The company picks you up from downtown Anchorage in a large van and driven approximately 40 minutes outside of the city to the Eagle River/Chugach State Park. We were a family of three (two adults and a 10-year-old) and we had an older couple with us (maybe late 60s?) We were told that max group size is 5, which I think was a great business plan. The weather was slightly cool with some very light drizzle but it was extremely comfortable since we were dressed appropriately. Our guide was Caleb, and he was excellent. He wasn't native to Alaska but had lived there for quite some time and really knew a lot about the area. We had about a 5-mile hike throughout the absolutely gorgeous Alaskan landscape, which took about 2 hours. The mountains and glaciers in the distance were beautiful, and the forested area was so green and lush. The river was beautiful. The hike was not very stressful but difficult enough for our daughter to be able to handle it well without be bored. (Her favorite part was climbing a few large rocks to get a great photo op). We saw SO MUCH BEAR SCAT but luckily (unluckily?) we didn't see any actual bear. We DID see a moose though! After our valley hike loop, we got back in the van and travelled about 15 min to our second location. It was about a mile hike to a beautiful waterfall (Barbara Falls) and that part of the hike was definitely more difficult. Not strenuous but definitely more difficult footwork. I would not recommend that portion for people unsteady on their feet or young children. Caleb was very attentive and serious about our welfare throughout. Some light trail snacks were provided during the trip, as well as bottles of water, which was definitely appreciated. Overall, we had a wonderful time and it was a perfect start to what ended up being a perfect trip!Written August 4, 2024
- birgerh2440 contributionsAmazing hikeThis was and an amazing tour. We were only the two of us, and our guide Caleb were very good at telling us about the flowers and berries. We had a wonderful time, even though we didn’t see any bears and mooses.Caleb was very friendly and entertaining and we had an awesome experience.Written July 31, 2024
- H6213IKdavids0 contributionsAn expert Guide for our Alaska adventureWe had an amazing trip to Alaska this past week. Out of all the activities we did the one that we all voted was the best was our Go Hike Alaska hiking trip. Our expert guide was a gentlemen named Caleb Darling. His depth of knowledge of the area we were hiking in and with Alaska in general was very informative. He ensured we were able to visit some very special spots with beautiful scenery that created memories for our family that we will cherish for a lifetime. If you planning a trip and looking for a fantastic experience then I strongly recommend this company and requesting Caleb and you will be sure to have a wonderful time.Written July 28, 2024
- ericfL6200DM0 contributionsChugach 3 hour nature walkCaleb was a great tour guide! My family learned so much about Alaska’s history and geography through his knowledge. Caleb went out of his way to make sure we had a memorable experience, Highly recommended!Written July 28, 2024
- gittelillelundb20230 contributionsPerfect hike and perfect guide :-)Perfect hike and perfect guide :-) We were only me and my husbond so it was almost like a private tour. We learned al lot - not only about flora and fauna and the animals, but also about Alaska - tax system, why Sarah Palin has moved, weapon regulation (there are none! We actually met a guy in the forest carrying a revolver), military bases and lot more. So it was not only about hiking in the beautiful surroundings of Anchorage, but also about life in Alaska :-) Can only recommend this!Written July 15, 2024
- E6707TAaaronk0 contributionsAmazing Summer Valley HikeDid the hike with Caleb. It was breathtaking and Caleb was the best. It was just my wife and I so we were able to go much faster and further than what was advertised. Caleb went out of his way to tell us everything about Alaska and took us to some beautiful and unique views. Greatest tour guide ever!Written July 14, 2024
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Joann1458
Melbourne, Australia14 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
I did the Beginner Snowshoeing hike and it was perfection!! Matt was the best guide who didn't even laugh when I fell over in the carpark!! He carried my camera for me, taking photos (see below) and passing it over when I needed it. We caught a glimpse of a moose which was pretty special. I come from Australia and was in awe of the mountains and so much snow. This also made me a complete amateur on snowshoes and Matt was very helpful and encouraging.
Do yourself a favour and take this tour - or the advanced snowshoe adventure if you have the skills. It was an absolute highlight of my trip.
Do yourself a favour and take this tour - or the advanced snowshoe adventure if you have the skills. It was an absolute highlight of my trip.
Written April 2, 2024
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Hello Joann! Matt here. I had such a good time with you all! Appreciate you coming out and experiencing Alaska with me. Thank you for your kind words!
Written April 7, 2024
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Amanda b
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Couples
This was my bf and my first trip to AK. My bf and I were also, first time snowshoers! Leah did an excellent job at guiding our tour and making us feel comfortable during the snow show experience. We even got to see moose Gregory! Thanks to Leah’s kind vibes, we enjoyed the tour soo much that my bf and I were so eager to do another tour. The next day we did the waterfall walk, we requested Leah, but she was not available for this experience. Our tour guide for this experience was Matt. He was just as awesome! Both tour guides were very patient with my slow pace, provided us with history of the trees and fruits, answered many questions, and even stopped to take many pictures of us. Thanks to them we are now professional snowshoers:) Were so ready for the next Go Hike Alaska tour with Matt or Leah! We can’t wait to go back to AK:)
Written January 4, 2023
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Hi Amanda! High five. You both rock :)
I'm so stoked by your kindness and willingness to support and share our tours with future guests. When you come back, just let me know and I'll try to make your next experience just as memorable. Take care!
-Matt
Written January 5, 2023
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Alexis W
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Had a great time snowshoeing in Chugach! I was on a trip for work in Anchorage and had a few days to vacation before heading home and I’m glad I chose snowshoeing. It was a beautiful day, got a nice workout, and learned a lot about the area. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly for a nice relaxing time.
Written March 26, 2023
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Glad to hear it! Thank you for coming out with us and we hope to see you again.
Written March 27, 2023
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Jill F
6 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Absolutely recommend! Professional guides, great knowledge of the area and took the time to explain them. Even took some pictures along the way and sent them to us.
Fun for even a middle-aged, out of shape adventurer like me!
Fun for even a middle-aged, out of shape adventurer like me!
Written December 7, 2023
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Hello and thank you! We are glad that we were able to cater to your experience level! Glad you were able to join on our tour 😊
Written December 25, 2023
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Jean H
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Our tour guide Bryce was fantastic, so knowledgeable about Alaska, Anchorage and all the activities available. He also gave us some restaurant tips and other hiking spots. Our trip was a little overcast but Bryce made the best of it!
Written March 31, 2024
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Thank you Jean! I'm glad to hear about your experience with us. We'll make sure Bryce knows you left him a kind review. Thanks again!
Written April 7, 2024
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Extraordinary626344
Anchorage, AK5 contributions
Dec 2022
Perfect exposure to snowshoeing! Location beautiful, scenic and just right. Tour guide knowledgeable and generous in sharing about all things Alaska. Also very aware of the needs and abilities of the participants. Couldn't be better. I highly recommend for everyone.
Written December 7, 2022
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Thank you for the review and kind words. We hope to see you again!
Written December 26, 2022
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Vineeta
2 contributions
Dec 2022
Hiking on snow-covered mountains was bliss. Leah, our tour guide, made every possible effort to let us enjoy the moment. As I felt too cold and my fingers start to freeze, she offered me an extra pair of gloves and pushed me to keep going. After a while I got my adrenaline rush and made it! Leah is a very friendly and fun guide. If you're new to snow-shoeing, this is a must-do tour. 100% worth it.
Written January 4, 2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review! We love Leah too :) We'll make sure to let her know about your experience, and thanks for letting everyone know how your experience was. Let us know if we can be of service to you again in the future!
Written January 5, 2023
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OnAir593363
New York City, NY2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Great trip with Matt ! First time snowshoeing. Beautiful views and Matt pointed out interesting things along the way. Will do this again on my next trip and some of the other adventures Go Hike Alaska offers. Loved every minute of it !
Written March 5, 2024
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Thank you so much! I had a blast with you the other day. So much beauty packed with a ton of solitude. The moose was awesome too, even if he was running away lol. Thanks again, and I look forward to having you again in the future. Take Care!
Written March 6, 2024
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Trip06032020
44 contributions
Feb 2020
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.
Written March 5, 2020
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WhiteCliffs
Utqiagvik, AK5 contributions
Mathhew is such a wonderful friend !!!
Best tour ever!
I had a blast while hiking in such beautiful scenery
Best tour ever!
I had a blast while hiking in such beautiful scenery
Written January 2, 2020
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I'm very humbled by your review, Zee! What a day that was. I appreciated every minute of it. Looking forward to serving you again, and showing your the valleys and forests of Alaska!
Written January 3, 2020
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The description header says 3hours, but in the details it says 1hr drive 4hour hike? Can you clarify
Written March 4, 2021
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