MICA Guides
MICA Guides
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Alaska glacier tours and ice climbing since 1999. Join us for a unique adventure just two hours from Anchorage. Discover glacier trekking or ice climbing on the blue ice of the Matanuska Glacier. Adventures for most ages and abilities.Get off the boat or out of the bus and actually walk on a glacier with our professional guides. Over 17,000 guests have enjoyed our glacier trekking and ice climbing. Now includes the fastest zipline in Alaska and helicopter tours.
Glacier View, Alaska
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Brian
Rancho Cordova, CA2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
A must do if you’re going to be anywhere near Anchorage. We did the Ultimate Helicopter Glacier Tour and it was hands down one of the coolest things we ever done (and we’ve been around world). Upon arrival, the owner (Don) greeted us and helped us get situated with an introduction to our guide (Adam) and some great coffee. After getting fitted for the gear (they have everything you need, bring layers!), we got to drive our own car out to the helicopter landing pad (at Sheep Lodge) and then boarded our private helicopter for the 7 minute ride to the glacier. We landed 4 miles behind where all the groups spend their time and spent the next 6.5 hours just the 3 of us (me, my wife, and our guide). We ended our trek at the Glacier Camp and was greeted with coffee/tea and fresh cinnamon rolls. Then we got picked up with the helicopter and flew out another 7 minutes back to our car, add dinner at the Sheep Lodge (amazing food), and then drove back to Anchorage.
Adam was the perfect guide. We aren’t in the best physical shape but wanted an adventure, and he didn’t disappoint. He was extremely safety conscious and never once did we feel unsafe. My wife has no climbing/trekking experience and I have a little (although it’s been 15+ years) and Adam made us feel very comfortable by quickly judging our comfort level so he could adjust his techniques as our skills improved. Perhaps the highlight was a 30+ foot rappel over a small river to the other side. There was added comfort in knowing Adam is an Eagle Scout and learned his climbing while in the Scouts. We knew we were in good hands.
So when in Anchorage, take a day to drive out to MICA Guides and spend the extra $$$ for a private helicopter trek on the glacier. You won’t regret it!
Adam was the perfect guide. We aren’t in the best physical shape but wanted an adventure, and he didn’t disappoint. He was extremely safety conscious and never once did we feel unsafe. My wife has no climbing/trekking experience and I have a little (although it’s been 15+ years) and Adam made us feel very comfortable by quickly judging our comfort level so he could adjust his techniques as our skills improved. Perhaps the highlight was a 30+ foot rappel over a small river to the other side. There was added comfort in knowing Adam is an Eagle Scout and learned his climbing while in the Scouts. We knew we were in good hands.
So when in Anchorage, take a day to drive out to MICA Guides and spend the extra $$$ for a private helicopter trek on the glacier. You won’t regret it!
Written July 10, 2021
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jsjigsj
Greenville, SC10 contributions
Aug 2020
We have been lucky to travel a lot. This was one of the best run guided trips I have ever been on. Clearly the glacier is amazing and they chose well to set up their company on a natural wonder. But apart from the obvious, the guides were knowledgeable and conscientious yet fun and energetic. Warren knew how to balance reward and risk in the environment and kept us laughing while doing it. The guides were also thoughtful. We did the overnight trip and Lindsay made us a vegan dessert at her home the night before that she brought out to the glacier. We went on other overnight trips in Alaska that cost more, where we had one guide, carried all of our equipment and set up all of our "stuff". With MICA we had 4 guides (for our family of 5), had our tents set up, used a "bathroom", had a large community tent to sip warm drinks in during the rain or "Alaska weather" while waiting on our delicious dinner to be made....and did some AMAZING ICE CLIMBING!!!
Written August 12, 2020
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aklaws0n
Eagle River, AK1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Family
I did the zip line adventures, Nitro and G2, with my 10 year old daughter. I felt very comfortable and safe with the guides and the equipment. They knew what they were doing and all the equipment was safe for our protection.. The guides took their time and made sure that my daughter, myself and the other guests felt safe, our gear was ready to zip, and we felt comfortable enough to zip. I will definitely use this company again for my family and when friends and family visit.
Written July 5, 2020
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Li S
11 contributions
Sep 2022
What an experience! We were on the advanced trek with our tour guide Warren. I never would imagine this trip to be this great. The trip was originally from 10 am to 5 pm, we made it back one hour earlier because all team member were able to walk at a fast pace without taking many breaks. Our tour guide Warren provided us all the gear needed for this trip, and made sure we were safe the entire time walking on the glacier. The guide to clients ratio is 1 to 4, which is amazing. We saw people with other tour company in a group of 20 people on the first part of the trip, then we walked pass the crowd and owned the entire park to just few of us who did the advanced trek. It rained like a dog that morning, but once we were at the parking lot and ready to go, the rain stopped and we had a wonderful time on the glacier without getting wet and cold. We also did a little bit of ice climbing, it was harder than expected but the experience was a lot of fun. Warren is very knowledgable and professional. I would high recommend this trip to anyone who would like to "walk on the moon".
Written September 4, 2022
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Lacey A
7 contributions
Jul 2020 • Solo
Top notch guide crew around!! Everyone is sooooo cool and laid back family vibe. While being fun, funny, and down to earth they are properly trained professionals ready for anything. Safety and knowledge are key! Have used them several times and every time I am more and more impressed! Most recently did the beginner glacier ice fall trek. After building some knowledge from our guide I felt comfortable to go out alone. Big mistake! Wasted a bunch of time and didn't see any of the cool things our guide had previously shown us, as the trek was not the same alone. The shortcuts, and knowledge of areas provided by Mica is keyI wont make the same mistake twice ,wont go ever again without our awesome guide! Made the visit 10000000x better! Affordable pricing and worth every cent and more! Take advantage of the zip line discount also, the young men who did ours was so so fun and entertaining ! 5 stars for MICA and specail thanks to our guide Decker for being so amazing! She is a special soul and the whole team exudes great energy.
Written July 4, 2020
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Derek K
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Jul 2021
Our guide, Wes, took us on an awesome trek across the backcountry of the glacier. We saw all the best parts of the glacier, including a slow-motion ice wave and two ice-caves! The advance trek was great because of how many different formations on the glacier we were able to see. Wes was really fun while emphasizing safety, he spoke knowledgeably about the history of the glacier and its current state, also had a few fun riddles up his sleeves.
Written July 13, 2021
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Ashley V
6 contributions
May 2020 • Solo
Hubby hurt his shoulder so it was just me for the adventure and it was a BLAST! Brett took me out on the glacier and I was able to climb 3 ice walls 1 being Super vertical and was also lowered into a crevas and Mulan and got out of it. The blue glacier pools and lake is just unreal. I also learned so much about glaciers themselves. It was an awesome day with a great and knowledge guide. Would recommend anyone who wants to try ice climbing, hiking on a glacier or any glacier exploring. Very down to earth, while being fun, professional, and having safety in mind. Thanks guys!
Written May 22, 2020
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Sneha
15 contributions
May 2021
This was the highlight of our trip! We booked the Ice Fall Trek. Prior to starting out, they make sure you have the right equipment. This includes rain jackets, boots, and crampons. Our guide was Julian and he was amazing! He was very knowledgable about the glacier, had a lot of interesting facts, and kept things fun. He also gave a quick introduction on how to walk in crampons which was really helpful. I loved the fact that we were 6 people to one guide. This ensured we could hear everything since we were mostly walking in a single file. This also made sure the guide could keep an eye on everybody. It is about 3 hours of walking but the time just flew by. We had lots of stops to admire and learn about different features of the glacier and we really appreciated the time given to just enjoy the remarkable experience of being on a glacier!
Written June 1, 2021
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christojb
Sao Paulo, SP107 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
My friend and I have never trekked on a glacier so we took the basic 4h trek and lucked out having Tomas as our guide. He took care with each of the six of us (there was also a family with two kids), always checking in with how we were feeling, helping with equipment, and showing the excitement of a kid as he took us on the glacier. Honestly, when you see the other groups of twenty-plus tourists being herded onto and off of the glacier, you’ll be so glad you booked with Mica. Awesome job!
Written July 20, 2021
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Teo Ting Rui
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
Special shout-out to the most amazing guide, Thomas. Thomas went the extra mile to show us the best views of Matanuska Glacier and did his absolute best to ensure our safety, not to mention he was super helpful and informative. We were in very good hands and were super comfortable despite our first time trekking on ice. I highly recommend MICA guides and Thomas to anyone who wishes to explore the Matanuska Glacier!
Written July 2, 2021
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Danny G
Hollywood, FL3 contributions
Mica Guides ($89 +$25 Park entrance) Vs Glacier Tours (Matanuska Glacier Park $65)
My question is does Mica offer a more superior tour than the regular glacier tour or does it show you the same spots?
Mary W
Denver, CO230 contributions
We went on the heli explorer tour, approx. $1000 for two of us.
We were taken several miles up the glacier with a guide. The guide talked about the glacier and led us to several interesting features.
You can also do just a helicopter tour, air only, or you can do an overnight trip on the glacier, there a whole day on the glacier and an ice climbing trip. No idea what those cost, but I think they would be interesting.
The helicopter only seats the pilot and three passengers so every tour is a private trip.
Hope that helps.
Nicole C
34 contributions
Weird question- what's the bathroom situation while out on the ice treks?
L B
Tinton Falls, NJ755 contributions
Is there a best time for the Ice Fall Trek? We are planning for late June trip.
shellikim
Kent, UK6 contributions
We did the morning tour with Marissa (in early June). Fabulous! We stayed at the Matanuska Lodge just over the road, the hostess there is wonderful! The Sheep Mountain lodge has a fantastic restaurant. We also did a half day quad bike tour with Tommy at Glacier View atvs .... brilliant fun!
Have a great trip x
Amit K
2 contributions
Do they also offer pickup service from Anchorage or are we supposed to drive to the starting point?
i.e. would a 9am tour mean I have to leave Anchorage before 7am ?
J.Lynn
Tucson, AZ13 contributions
Hi, I don't think they offer a pick-up service. And if it's a week day you might want to give yourself 2.5 hours to drive. But it's so worth the effort!!! It was great to be far away from all the tourist and see something kind of remote and very special.
serenity1013
Stevens Point, WI208 contributions
First time visitors 2 adults, 3 teens. Only have about 3-5 hours. We would like to see an ice cave if possible but also explore the glacier. Which tour is best? Will the Ice Fall Trek include an ice cave? Thanks!
490fitness
Alaska69 contributions
Ice caves are a hard one! We had planned a trip because a friend had gone a week prior and was able to see the cave. 6 days later when we went....melted and gone! To see a cave you’d have to go further out which is only possible on the helicopter tour. Regardless, plenty of epic stuff to see. It does take about a 2 mile walk to get on the glacier though.
Paul K
1 contribution
Gonna book the ice fall basic trek for sometime in the next week(7/5-11), but wondering what time of day is best? What differences are there in temp, sights, "feel" of an earlier vs. later day hike? Also, which times or days tend to have fewer people, i.e. 2-3 vs. 6?
bjumek
Anchorage, AK2 contributions
We did the ice climbing - went out around 9:00 and came back around 4:30. There was between 5 and 10 deg temp swing coolest to warmest. Bring a sweater or sweatshirt you can add or remove as needed. I don't think time of day will make much difference except for whether the sun is in your face or on your back for pictures. Pictures will be take from different directions so I don't think it is worth worrying about. The parking lot looked big enough to hold 15-20 cars. Only a few cars there when we got there and was half full when we left. I doubt if you will have a mob of people on your tour but Mica would be able to give you a better idea about tour size.
Michelle B
2 contributions
How do we make a reservation? I'll be stayingat the Lodge and an very interested in a day tour on 6 Jul.
Teach4Jan
Phoenix, AZ371 contributions
We only went to the restaurant and we drove there from Anchorage. Really liked the restaurant there
God_of_Small_Things7
United States1,505 contributions
Do they allow you to “rent” the crampon and helmet without having to go through a guided tour?
Also, how can you go till the “Ice Fall” by yourself?
AKDon1234
Glacier View, AK3 contributions
Hello
If you have the proper experience in traveling on glaciers it is possible to explore by yourself. But we do not rent any equipment.
hqtzlisha
Changsha, China
Can I get there from Anchorage if I don’t have a car?
How many hours to do the Ice Fall Trek?
crlpa12drvr
Anchorage, AK9 contributions
One will need to drive to the glacier from Anchorage.....about 3 hours. There are bus lines that provide transport but I’m not sure of the schedules.
The time at MICA for the ice fall trek is about 3 hours from start to finish.
lgh3154
O'Fallon, MO28 contributions
Can we bring hiking poles to use on the glacier? We are older and would feel more comfortable if we were able to use one.
You can carry the material you want, although in MICA they are very kind and have enough material to lend. Anorak, helmet, boots crampons, including a cane for my wife uqe has knee problems. I hope you enjoy the tour as we did, with 62 and 63 years we have each, greetings
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