Race through Girdwood’s small-town streets and forest edges with a live remote host guiding a two-hour scavenger hunt. Solve clues, snap photos, and discover local history and hidden spots in an interactive self-guided game.
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A late-spring sun lights the peaks above Girdwood while you huddle over a blinking phone, scrolling through a riddle that points you toward an old miner’s marker and a mural hidden behind a café. The town itself feels like a puzzle: spruce and alder breathing cold air onto sidewalks, the roar of a distant creek daring you to follow a trail, and the tram at Alyeska keeping watch above town.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking; suitable for most fitness levels. Expect short bursts of standing and photo-taking.
Wildlife
History
Girdwood grew as a mining and railroad stop in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; its modern identity blends resort culture with long-standing fishing and trail traditions.
Conservation
The valley’s alpine and riparian zones are sensitive; stick to public routes, pack out trash, and avoid disturbing wildlife or newly revegetating slopes.
Reserve your spot on the Groofy Girdwood, AK Scavenger Hunt today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone and bring a power bank
The hunt requires texting photos and interacting with a remote host — a full battery and backup power keep you in the game.
Wear grippy shoes
Expect paved sidewalks, wet boardwalks, and short sections of uneven forest or gravel; footwear with traction helps.
Bring a waterproof layer
Coastal mountain weather changes quickly; a lightweight rain shell keeps you comfortable during spring and fall damp spells.
Be ready to interact with locals
Some clues benefit from asking shopkeepers or passersby — be polite and respect private property when searching.
Smartphone with camera and data
Required to receive clues, send photos to your remote host, and access the digital scavenger document.
Portable power bank
Keeps your phone charged for photos, messaging, and navigation during the full two-hour game.
Waterproof jacket
Protects against sudden coastal showers and damp forest microclimates common in shoulder seasons.
spring
Comfortable walking shoes
Support and traction for mixed surfaces — sidewalks, boardwalks, and short trail sections.