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Ride the White Pass & Yukon Route into the Tongass, hike 6–8 miles to Laughton Glacier, and walk on ice with provided gear and expert guides. This full-day Skagway adventure combines historic rail travel with hands-on glacier experience.
Ride the White Pass & Yukon Route into the Tongass, hike 6–8 miles to Laughton Glacier, and walk on ice with provided gear and expert guides. This full-day Skagway adventure combines historic rail travel with hands-on glacier experience.
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Operated by Packer Expeditions - Day Tours · Skagway, Alaska
The train exhales steam, then pulls away from Skagway and the mountains lean in closer—rugged slopes, waterfalls that dare you to follow them, and the white tongue of Laughton Glacier waiting at the end of the line. Riders receive narration and a lumbar pack of lunch, then disembark at the historic White Pass & Yukon Route trailhead and step into the Tongass National Forest for a full-day glacier trek.
moderate.
9–10 hours.
Moderate fitness: regular hikers comfortable with 6–8 miles and uneven terrain will do well.
Guided tours typically cover 6–8 miles round trip, depending on group pace and exploration on the glacier.
No technical glacier experience is required—guides provide ice creepers and instruction for safe travel on the glacier.
Yes; lunches are premade by a local restaurant and snacks and water are provided in your lumbar pack.
Families with older, fit children can participate, but the tour is not recommended for very young kids or anyone with serious mobility or cardiovascular issues.
The White Pass & Yukon Route was built during the Klondike Gold Rush; the railway and trails trace routes used by stampeders and local Indigenous communities.
The Tongass National Forest management focuses on trail maintenance and minimizing group impact; stay on designated routes, pack out waste, and follow guide instructions to protect fragile alpine and glacial environments.
Packer Expeditions - Day Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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