- Glacier Hikes Overview
- Half Day Hike
- Full Day Hike
- Half Day Climb
- Full Day Ice Climb
- Rafting Add-on
Enjoy a full day or just a few hours of Glacier Hiking or Glacier Ice Climbing. Strap on a pair of crampons and join our guides on the blue ice of Worthington Glacier, located on Thompson Pass.
Who Can Join? |
Anyone! Ages 6 years + |
Price Includes |
Guide services |
Offered Daily |
June 10 -September 15 |
1/2 Day Hike |
Full Day Hike |
Ice Climbing Sampler |
Full Day Ice Climb |
Rafting Add-on |
| Tour Name | Basic Description | Adult's Price | Child's Price | ||
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Half Day Worthington Glacier Hike | 2 Hours on the ice. Our shortest glacier hiking adventure. Wearing crampons we walk on the glacier for 2 hours. Fully guided. 4 hours total, Valdez departure. |
$99 | $89.10 | Details |
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Full Day Worthington Glacier Hike | 4-5 hours hiking with a lunch break. Want a full day challenge to reach the upper tiers of the Worthington Glacier? This moderate to strenuous hike offers amazing views. |
$129 | $116.10 | Details |
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Full Day Hike & Ice Climbing |
7-8 hours shop to shop. (3+ hours climbing and 2 hours hiking) The guide's choice for an adventure on the ice. |
$129 | $116.10 | Details ________ |
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1 hour Addition. A great way to top off a glacier day trip. On the drive back to Valdez we raft the Keystone Canyon class III rapids. 45 minutes on the river. |
$55 | $49.50 | Details ________ |
A great introduction to walking on the ice. Hike a short trail to the ice and fit crampons on your feet. The guide will lead you onto the ice for 2 hours of exploration.
Trip Length |
4 Hours |
Price Includes |
Guide services Basic instruction Crampons, trekking poles, helmet Rain gear Day pack Neoprene gloves Van transportation to the glacier Park fees |
Difficulty |
Easy / Moderate |
Price |
Adult: $99 |
Glacier Hike Itinerary:
Hour 1: Meet at Pangaea Adventures to get fitted into crampons. We take our van up to Worthington Glacier via Keystone Canyon and Thompson Pass.
Hour 2-3: Start from the parking area at Worthington Glacier State Park. A paved and dirt path leads to the toe of the glacier. Once at the glacier, we strap the crampons on our shoes and step onto the ice. We hike for a total of 2 hours, split by a brief snack break.
Hour 4: Return to the van and relax as the van heads back over Thompson Pass and through Keystone Canyon back to Valdez. If we have time, we will stop for a photo opportunity of the waterfalls in Keystone Canyon.
Note: Participants may arrange to meet at Worthington Glacier with advance notice.
Offer June 10th - mid September
A full day of walking on the ice. Designed for a challenging day and a great workout. This trip is for moderately fit participants who want to explore the upper reaches of the glacier.
Trip Length |
6-7 Hours |
Price Includes |
Guide services Basic instruction Crampons, trekking poles, helmet Rain gear Day pack Neoprene gloves Van transportation to the glacier Park fees |
Difficulty |
Moderate / Strenuous |
Price |
Adult: $129 |
Glacier Hike Itinerary:
Hour 1: Meet at Pangaea Adventures to get fitted into crampons. We take our van up to Worthington Glacier via Keystone Canyon and Thompson Pass.
Hour 2-3: Start from the parking area at Worthington Glacier State Park. A paved and dirt path leads to the toe of the glacier. Once at the glacier, we strap the crampons on our shoes and step onto the ice. We hike upward towards the second tier of Worthington Glacier and explore the crevasses and sculptured blue ice.
Hour 4: Have a seat and enjoy the expansive view for a lunch break. We serve hot drinks.
Hour 5-6: If you're feeling strong we'll head further up the glacier to maximize our views. Then we'll walk back down to the parking area.
Hour 7: Return to the van and relax as we head back over Thompson Pass and through Keystone Canyon back to Valdez. If we have time, we will stop for a photo opportunity of the waterfalls in Keystone Canyon.
Note: Participants may arrange to meet at Worthington Glacier with advance notice.
Offer June 10th - mid September
If you just want to get out on the ice and try one or two climbs, this is a good option. A short hike to the glacier where the guide sets up a rope and offers ice climbing instruction. To be honest, unless you're seriously strapped for time, you should opt for the full day climb.
Trip Length |
4 Hours |
Price Includes |
Guide services Basic instruction Crampons, trekking poles, helmet Rain gear Day pack Neoprene gloves Van transportation to the glacier Park fees |
Difficulty |
Easy / Moderate |
Price |
Adult: $99 |
Ice Climbing Itinerary:
Hour 1: Meet at Pangaea Adventures to get fitted into crampons. We take our van up to Worthington Glacier via Keystone Canyon and Thompson Pass.
Hour 2-3: Start from the parking area at Worthington Glacier State Park. A paved and dirt path leads to the toe of the glacier. Once at the glacier the guide will set up some ropes on an ice wall near by. After basic instruction, each guest will try their hand at climbing the vertical wall with the safety of the rope.
Hour 4: Have a seat and enjoy the expansive view for a lunch break. We serve hot drinks.
Hour 5-6: If you're feeling strong we'll head further up the glacier to maximize our views. Then we'll walk back down to the parking area.
Hour 7: Return to the van and relax as the van heads back over Thompson Pass and through Keystone Canyon back to Valdez. If we have time, we will stop for a photo opportunity of the waterfalls in Keystone Canyon.
Note: Participants may arrange to meet at Worthington Glacier with advance notice.
Offer June 10th - mid September
An exciting day on the glaicer. Fill your day with a combination of hiking and ice climbing. This is a guided exploration of Worthington Glacier. Great scenery and exercise.
Trip Length |
7-8 Hours |
Price Includes |
Guide services Basic instruction Crampons, trekking poles, helmet Rain gear Day pack Neoprene gloves Van transportation to the Glacier Park fees |
Difficulty |
Easy / Moderate |
Price |
Adult: $129 |
Ice Climbing Itinerary:
Hour 1: Meet at Pangaea Adventures to get fitted into boots & crampons. We take our van up to Worthington Glacier via Keystone Canyon and Thompson Pass.
Hour 2-3: Start from the parking area at Worthington Glacier State Park. A paved and dirt path leads to the toe of the glacier. Once at the glacier the guide will set up some ropes on an ice wall near by. After basic instruction, each guest will try their hand at climbing the vertical wall with the safety of the rope.
Hour 4: Since we keep snacks handy while climbing, we can pack up and go for a hike up the glacier. Some days we go to search out new climbing routes and other days we just hike to get some views.
Hour 5-6: We have more time in the afternoon to set up more ice climbing. We may return to the same wall, or challenge the group by lowering into a crevasse or moulon. Drop into the depths of the glacier and climb out with the ice tools and crampons.
Hour 7: Return to the van and relax as the van heads back over Thompson Pass and through Keystone Canyon back to Valdez. If we have time, we will stop for a photo opportunity of the waterfalls in Keystone Canyon. Rafters will get dropped of at Keystone Canyon for the one hour run down the river.
Note: Participants may arrange to meet at Worthington Glacier with advance notice, otherwise, everyone should meet at the Pangaea Adventures shop in Valdez.
Offer June 10th - mid September
Photo courtesy of Keystone Rafting
Keystone Canyon offers class 3 to 4 whitewater with 900 ft rock cliffs on both sides magnificent waterfalls cascading along the entire route. The river takes about an hour and offers a great finish to any glacier hike.
Trip Length |
1 Hour (add-on to glacier hike) |
Price Includes |
Guided rafting |
Difficulty |
Easy yet exciting! |
Price |
Adult: $55 |
Rafting Itinerary:
We put in for the river rafting at the Keystone Rafting facilities located up-river from Keystone Canyon. Each guest will be outfitted with the appropriate clothing and life jacket. After a brief safety talk the raft will begin the decent into the canyon where a swift current carries us down 4 miles of continuous rapids. We will take a quick stop at Bridalveil falls and then continue on to the take out.
Offer June 10th - mid September