Explore Alaska’s Glen Alps: Beginner’s Snowshoeing Adventure in Chugach State Park

Location: Chugach State Park - Glen Alps

Dates: December 1st, 2024 - March 28th, 2025

Exact dates are dependent on snowfall. If you are interested in late November, please give us a call. It is possible we can do it then!

Tour #1: 9 am - 12 pm Tour #2: 1 pm - 4 pm

Travel Time: 1 Hour (30 minutes one-way) Snowshoeing Time: 2 Hours

Distance & Elevation Gain: ~2.5 miles and 400 feet (or 40 flights of stairs)

Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ "Easy for some & moderate for others"

Age Recommendations: 8 & up

• Experience an intro to snowshoeing at the Chugach State Park's glamorous Glen Alps! 🌄 • 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 and subnivean environments from a skilled naturalist. 🌲 • Opportunity for wildlife sightings, including moose, hares, lynx, and birds! 😺 • Provisions include a prepacked snack, snowshoes, and trekking poles. 🍽

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Description

Have you have ever wanted to try snowshoeing, or just a new winter activity, but didn't know where to start? Look no further! Snowshoeing is an activity which allows you to travel easily through snow-packed terrain with the use of oversized "shoes" that keep you floating on the surface of the snow. This introductory-level tour takes us into the mountainous wonderland of the Glen Alps, located in the Chugach mountains just to the east of Anchorage. After a quick introduction on using a snowshoe, we'll walk around until you get comfortable with them. Walking in snowshoes is easy; you should feel comfortable quickly.

Our circuit takes us just over two miles through snow-covered hemlocks and alpine meadows. Opportunity for photography and wildlife viewing flourishes within the magnificent South Fork Campbell Creek valley. We could see small mammals, birds, or even a moose! The Glen Alps is without-a-doubt one of those places that everyone needs to visit at least once during their stay in Alaska. Experience it with us in this one-of-a-kind-way, today!

Please Note: Our guides are avalanche safety certified, ensuring your well-being while providing education on how to carefully travel in hazardous environments. If there is not enough snow accumulation to go snowshoeing, we will go winter hiking, or you can opt for a full refund. This is to be determined by the morning of your tour.

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Experience Suggestions

No experience required but understand that snowshoeing is more arduous of an activity than hiking. 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. You should also be able to balance well and feel comfortable walking in snowy conditions. 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 joint issues.

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Rates

Non-Private Rate Per Person: $109

Solo travelers are welcome to book, however please note that we have a 2 person minimum requirement for the tour to operate. In the event you are the only person on the hike, we will contact you within 24 hours prior to your tour, and provide you with the following options:

1. Move to another time & date.
2. Upgrade to a private hike for 1 ($218).
3. Cancel your booking for a full refund.

Private Party Rates: Private rates start at $218 for a solo, and are provided during booking. You get the whole tour to yourself or your group, as well as hotel/AirBnb pick up!

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Transportation

Non-Private Bookings: Pick-up is at the Egan Center on 5th Ave in Downtown Anchorage.

Private Parties: We will pick you up from where ever you are staying, as long as it is in Anchorage.

You are also welcome to meet us at the trailhead! Just let us know when checking out.

Are you ready to Explore Your Wild and experience the Alaskan wilderness? Reserve your spot now, and we guarantee you'll have a blast!