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Photography Tours
Aurora & Ice Photo Tours
Small-group photo outings to the best glacier and mountain viewpoints, with northern lights shoots on clear winter nights.
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Ice Climbing
Blue Ice Climbing School
Learn to swing an ice axe on real glacier ice. Beginner lessons, private guiding and multi-day courses with certified instructors.
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Backcountry Ridge Tours
Caribou Ridge Backcountry Tours
ATV rides up to the alpine ridges in summer and guided snowmachine trips through the Talkeetna foothills in winter.
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Cabins
Fireweed Ridge Cabins
Six cozy log cabins with glacier views, wood stoves and private decks. Open all year, with aurora wake-up calls in winter.
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Gear Rentals
Glacier View Gear Rental
Rent what you forgot: crampons, trekking poles, rain gear, snowshoes and warm layers, by the day or the week.
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Food & Dining
Ice Field Coffee Cabin
A drive-up espresso cabin with fresh baked goods. Grab a latte and a cinnamon roll before your glacier tour.
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Fuel & Supplies
Mile 104 Fuel & Supply
The last fuel for miles in either direction, plus groceries, ice, propane, fishing licenses and friendly road advice.
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Photo Viewpoints
Moose Meadow Overlook
A paved pullout with the best roadside view of the glacier, interpretive signs and room for RVs. Watch for moose in the…
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Family-Friendly Glacier Walks
Moraine Glacier Guides
Guided walks onto the Matanuska Glacier with crampons, helmets and a local guide who knows every crevasse. Easy family walks to full-day…
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Lodges
Ptarmigan Lodge
A roadside lodge with 14 rooms, a big stone fireplace and a dining room overlooking the valley. Tour booking at the front…
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Food & Dining
Switchback Café
Hearty breakfasts, burgers and homemade soup with a window seat on the mountains. A favorite stop for drivers on the Glenn.
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Local Art & Crafts
Winter Solstice Bonfire
The valley gathers on the longest night of the year for a huge bonfire, hot cider, local crafts and, with luck, the…