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Soar above Alaska’s remote glaciers and descend onto icefields for an unforgettable guided walk with TEMSCO Helicopters in Skagway. This unique helicopter tour immerses you in the raw power and beauty of Southeast Alaska’s rugged glacier landscape.
Soar above Alaska’s remote glaciers and descend onto icefields for an unforgettable guided walk with TEMSCO Helicopters in Skagway. This unique helicopter tour immerses you in the raw power and beauty of Southeast Alaska’s rugged glacier landscape.
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Skagway, Alaska, sits at the gateway to some of the most remote and imposing glaciers in North America, where rugged peaks tower over icy expanses sculpted by millennia of nature's forces. TEMSCO Helicopters Inc. offers an unmatched way to witness this raw beauty through their Glacier Discovery By Helicopter tour—an experience that flies far beyond the standard sightseeing trip.
Launching from TEMSCO’s base at 901 Terminal Way, Skagway, this two-hour adventure begins with a breathtaking helicopter flight over towering icefields and deep crevassed glaciers. The aerial views reveal the intricate patterns carved by ancient ice rivers amidst sharp granite peaks, a landscape shaped by powerful geological processes unique to Southeast Alaska.
Upon touchdown on a remote glacier, expert guides lead guests on a carefully paced walking tour across the ice. This quarter-mile trek offers a firsthand look at crystal clear blue ice, jagged seracs, and the hidden crevasses that define active glacier movement. As you traverse uneven terrain with crampon-equipped boots and provided over-boots, guides explain how these glaciers carve fjords and nourish Alaska’s wild ecosystems.
What sets TEMSCO apart is their commitment to safety, education, and authentic Alaska adventure. The helicopter seating is managed with precision to ensure balance and guest comfort, while the walking portion offers intimate interaction with one of Earth’s most dynamic natural phenomena. Plus, the company’s thoughtful policies and shuttle connections make accessing this incredible experience straightforward, whether arriving by ship or land.
For those drawn to the extreme landscapes of Alaska, this helicopter glacier tour is more than a flight; it’s immersion in a landscape still being written by ice, stone, and time. TEMSCO Helicopters has secured its place as a must-do for adventurous travelers seeking both adrenaline and a deeper connection to the Last Frontier’s icy heart.
moderate.
2 hours.
Participants should be in basic good physical condition, able to walk approximately 1/4 mile over uneven glacier terrain and navigate 18-inch helicopter steps.
The helicopter spends about 40 minutes in the air, flying to and from the glacier for a total flight time of roughly 40 minutes.
Children aged 2 and older can join with their own seat; children under 2 are considered lap children and can ride free but must be held securely.
No, walking aids and extendible items are prohibited onboard for safety reasons; the glacier walk requires careful footing on uneven terrain.
If TEMSCO cancels due to weather, guests receive a full refund. Tours may be canceled up to an hour before departure depending on conditions.
Guests must make their own way to TEMSCO’s base, but a $3 SMART shuttle service is available from the pier to the heli base.
No technical skills are required, but moderate mobility is essential to navigate helicopter steps and uneven glacier surfaces safely.
Skagway was a critical gateway during the Klondike Gold Rush, with glaciers shaping its rugged surrounding landscape long before human arrival.
TEMSCO Helicopters practices low-impact tourism, avoiding disturbance to fragile glacier environments and educating visitors on glacier dynamics amid climate change.
TEMSCO Helicopters Inc. - Skagway is a helicopter tour operator based in Skagway, Alaska. The company offers aerial access to remote glacier landscapes and curated on-glacier experiences originating from Skagway. TEMSCO Helicopters Inc. - Skagway features two main experiences: the Glacier Sled Dog Experience by Helicopter and the Glacier Discovery By Helicopter. On the Glacier Sled Dog Experience, guests land on the Denver Glacier to meet a skilled musher and sled dogs, observe dog team training, and watch the dogs run across the ice. The Glacier Discovery By Helicopter includes a guided walking tour on a remote glacier, where expert guides explain glacier features and natural forces visible on the ice. Both experiences combine aerial sightseeing with direct time on the glacier, providing access to places that are otherwise difficult to reach. The Glacier Sled Dog Experience emphasizes a close encounter with working sled dogs and a musher, while the Glacier Discovery tour emphasizes glacier exploration and interpretation on foot. TEMSCO Helicopters Inc. - Skagway operates flights from Skagway, Alaska, and focuses on delivering glacier landings and interpretive experiences described in the tour summaries. Descriptions of the trips, landing location (Denver Glacier), and the presence of a skilled musher and expert guides come from the published tour summaries for the Skagway location.
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