How many people can participate in the elopement flight?

The flight accommodates 2 to 3 people, not including the pilot.

Are there any weight restrictions for the flight?

Yes. No single guest can weigh more than 300 pounds, and total guest weight must not exceed 650 pounds.

Is the ceremony officiated on site?

Yes, a professional officiant is included as part of the package to legally conduct your vows.

Can we choose where to land for our ceremony?

You select two breathtaking locations from options available, tailored by Mark based on flight and weather conditions.

Is professional photography included?

Photography is available as an optional add-on to capture your ceremony and surroundings.

What happens if weather conditions cancel the flight?

Sheep Mountain Air offers rescheduling or refunds if flight cancellations occur due to weather.

Glacier Elopements with Sheep Mountain Air in Chickaloon, AK | Events | Private

Located along the Glenn Highway in Chickaloon, Alaska, Sheep Mountain Air offers an extraordinary way to say “I do” far from the bustle of everyday life. The Gold Package Private Glacier Elopement is a 2-hour airborne adventure that combines intimate ceremony with some of Alaska’s most striking landscapes. Piloted by owner Mark, this experience is designed for couples seeking both privacy and the wild grandeur typical of the region.

Chickaloon sits at the gateway to the Matanuska Glacier, a massive river of ice stretching nearly 27 miles. Its rugged contours, crevassed blue surface, and panoramic mountain views set a dramatic stage for weddings that defy convention. During the trip, Mark flies you to two specially chosen landing spots—these could be remote glacier edges, alpine meadows, or ridgelines carved by time and elements. The remoteness ensures your ceremony is surrounded by raw wilderness, untouched except by the wind and distant wildlife.

What truly makes this offering unique is the integration of professional officiating right on site, along with a celebratory champagne toast, allowing couples to embrace the moment without distraction. An optional photography package means your ceremony can be memorably captured against these singular backdrops—images few have the privilege of making their own.

Sheep Mountain Air stands out in Alaska’s outdoor scene because it bridges adventure aviation with deeply personal experiences. Owner Mark’s intimate knowledge of the local terrain and weather conditions guarantees safety and spontaneity, ensuring each elopement is as seamless as it is spectacular. This specialized airlift turns a wedding into an unforgettable expedition, perfect for couples who value nature’s unpredictable beauty as much as their vows.

About Sheep Mountain Air

Sheep Mountain Air is a Chickaloon, Alaska-based helicopter tour operator specializing in private, owner-guided flights to the Matanuska Glacier and surrounding Chugach mountains.

The company offers a range of helicopter experiences, including glacier pool landings, walking tours on the ice, winter ice cave explorations, scenic mountain flights, and customizable photography and bucket-list tours. Owner Mark pilots many of the private tours and provides personalized guidance, photography instruction upon request, and detailed local knowledge during flights.

Sheep Mountain Air operates multiple private elopement packages — from two-landing Gold and Platinum options to Diamond packages that combine a glacier landing, champagne toast, professional photography, and private dining or cabin stays where offered. Helicopter experiences include 90-minute and two-hour formats, winter flights with heated cabins, and specialized double-landing ice cave tours that highlight blue ice formations and panoramic mountain views. Safety and personalized service are central to each trip, with choices such as ridge views, blue glacier pools, and guided glacier walks on select tours.

Based in Chickaloon near the Matanuska Glacier, Sheep Mountain Air connects visitors to remote glacier terrain otherwise inaccessible by road. The operator’s experiences appeal to photographers, couples seeking unique elopements, families, and adventure travelers looking for private, customizable helicopter access to Alaska’s glacier landscapes. Reservations and specific inclusions vary by trip and season; guests are encouraged to confirm details, available landings, and photography options when booking. Sheep Mountain Air offers private bookings year-round where weather permits and adapts itineraries to seasonal glacier conditions and guest preferences for more information.