One of the top things we wanted to do in Alaska was to go ice climbing and it was hands down the craziest, most challenging, scariest, and coolest (literally!) thing we have ever done!
We booked an ice climbing tour with MICA Guides and spent an entire day on the Matanuska Glacier, which included hiking on both the moraine and ice, drinking glacial water straight from the source, learning how to climb up ice, and getting to climb three different routes. It was sooo out of our comfort zone, but also one of the most fun, rewarding, and memorable experiences of our lives!
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⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:10 About the tour
01:46 Getting gear, our guides, & heading to the glacier
02:28 Walking on the Matanuska Glacier to the climbing areas
05:32 Gearing up + learning how to climb
06:50 Our first time ice climbing!
09:30 Our second climb
11:10 Quick lunch break on the glacier
11:55 Our final climb
13:57 Walking back on the glacier
14:33 Our thoughts on the experience!
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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