Take a helicopter flight with Sheep Mountain Air to land beside a spectacular blue pool atop the Matanuska Glacier. This accessible Alaskan glacier experience offers close-up views of icy crevasses and the striking glacier surface.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
45 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels since physical exertion is minimal; ability to safely enter and exit the helicopter required.
Wildlife
History
The Matanuska Glacier formed during the Little Ice Age and has been a key landmark for the Alaska Railroad and local indigenous communities.
Conservation
Sheep Mountain Air operates with an emphasis on reducing environmental impact by limiting flight frequency and adhering to strict safety standards.
Sheep Mountain Air
Take a helicopter flight with Sheep Mountain Air to land beside a spectacular blue pool atop the Matanuska Glacier. This accessible Alaskan glacier experience offers close-up views of icy crevasses and the striking glacier surface.
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.
Base Location
Chickaloon, AK
Located near Matanuska Glacier
Tours Offered
13
Glacier flights, ice caves, elopements
Owner-guided
Mark (owner)
Owner Mark leads many private tours
Typical Duration
90–120 min
Tours run 90 to 120 minutes
Reserve an owner-guided helicopter tour to the Matanuska Glacier — private flights, photography tours, winter ice cave trips, and elopement packages available.
Weight Limit Observance
Ensure combined passenger weight does not exceed 675 pounds and individuals are under 300 pounds for safety.
Dress for Variable Conditions
Wear layered clothing and sturdy footwear—temperatures on the glacier can be significantly colder than in Chickaloon.
Bring a Camera with Good Zoom
Prepare to capture distant crevasses, the vivid blue pool, and panoramic mountain views from the air and on foot.
Book in Advance
This intimate tour seats only 2-3 guests per flight; reserve early to secure your spot, especially in peak season.
Warm Layered Clothing
Protects against cold glacier air and wind during landing and on-foot exploration.
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Sunglasses
Reduces glare from reflective ice and water surfaces for comfortable viewing.
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Waterproof Boots or Hiking Shoes
Provides support and traction on slippery, potentially wet glacier surfaces.
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Camera or Smartphone with Zoom
Captures vivid glacier textures, aerial perspectives, and the brilliant blue pool.
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