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Valdez
Valdez
July - Oct
11-12 Hours
$425
$320
8 yrs
This tour involves a helicopter drop off in the mountains outside of Valdez with a helicopter pickup on the face of Valdez Glacier. It's roughly 8 miles of hiking but can become longer with additional exploring.
The tour begins around 3,500ft and climbs up to 4,200ft before descending down and hiking out along Valdez Glacier. Most of the terrain is gradual and mild but off trail with the occasional scramble. Can be difficult for some. Features include many glacier and mountain views, alpine lakes and streams, passing near an abandoned gold mine, alpine terrain, a short section through the brush (no bushwhacking) and walking the surface of Valdez Glacier.
Animal sightings may include mountain goats, black bears, marmots, pika squirrels, arctic ground squirrels, ptarmigan, eagles, and mountain songbirds.
This tour maybe be extended into multiple day experience.
