Since we were driving west on Hwy 1 during the july 4th weelend, we decided to stop here and see the Glacier. Unfortunately, we didn't have mosquito nets and we walked about half a mile into the trail to see the glacier, but couldn't with all the mosquitos. It was like a wall we ran into. The Ms found every... more

We did a full day with MICA, having Jeff from New Zealand and Lauren as our guides. We got to climb to our hearts content the entire day. Jeff is a very accomplished climber and mountaineer and we felt safe the entire day knowing he was the one tying the knots. This was such an awesome experience that we would... more

We range in age from 9-79. We did the glacier hike with MICA guides. We decided to do it that very morning, and so we arrived a bit late. Everyone was helpful and kind, and didn't make us feel bad or put pressure on us. They outfitted us completely and reassured us that the older members of our group would... more

This was exciting because my husband has never been on a glacier. I am from Alaska so I have hiked on a few glaciers, but this was fun for me. We had our 18-month-old daughter in tow and the hike was just fine for her. This is an easy hike for anyone and we enjoyed it as a day trip.... more

MICA Guides Ice Falls Trek on the Matanuska Glacier We chose the 3-hour tour, which may have been a bit too long/repetitive, but the alternate 1.5 hour tour would have been too short, I think. We paid $70 per person, plus a $15 per person glacier access fee (all paid right to MICA using a credit card). They outfitted us... more

August22 2008 Had a fabulous vacation in Alaska. The only sour note was a glacier trek with MICA Guides. I believe the ice trek has great potential but our experience was not good. The day of our trek had light rain and it was only my wife and I on the trek. The guide started by telling us the ice... more

If you are planning a trip to Alaska the matanuska glacier is an experience not to be missed. MICA guides is about two and half hours drive from Anchorage but the drive is well worth it. Our trip - When we reached there it was raining and overcast and we were debating on whether to do the climb or not.... more

Our group which included 3 adults and 3 children (6, 10, and 11) did the 1.5 hour ice trek with a MICA guide. This was an awesome experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging, especially with the kids. The setting is just unbelievably beautiful and the glacier is massive. The 1.5 hours is the time actually at (and on)... more

The Matanuska Glacier provides a wide variety of possible experiences for experiencing this easily accessible glacier. Unlike most Alaskan glaciers, which are either set well off of the road, end with dangerously steep termini, or are tide water glaciers jutting into frigid water. While the glacier is free to visit and is part of an Alaskan state preserve, there is... more