Climb Exit Glacier with a guide in Kenai Fjords National Park
8 Hours
Guide, gear, transport
Challenge yourself on a guided ice climb on Exit Glacier in Seward, Alaska. Learn technical skills as you scale glacial ice in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Minimum age is 15, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This is a strenuous activity, and waterproof rain gear, gloves, and sturdy hiking boots are required. Guide gratuities are appreciated; clarify the amount with Greetwell before booking.
Day tours (no aircraft): Cancel 48+ hours before departure for a refund minus a 10% administrative fee. Less than 48 hours: no refund. No-shows: no refund. If KBA cancels, you get a full refund of booking payments made (non-refundable third-party fees excluded).
Bring sturdy, well broken-in hiking boots, waterproof rain gear (jacket and pants), and insulated gloves—these are required. Also pack warm layers, sunglasses, a water bottle, and snacks/energy food.
Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start time for check-in and preparation.
No. Use the facilities before and after your climb; there are no restrooms available during the climb.
11724 Seward Hwy, Suite A, Seward, AK 99664
With a perfect rating across hundreds of reviews, this outfit consistently delivers on memorable Alaska adventures, from glacier treks to river rafting. The guides really make the experience here – Brandon, Derek, Mary, and Jared all get enthusiastic shout-outs for being knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what they do. People love that guides take their time, answer questions, and even drop guests directly at their accommodations. The glacier hikes seem especially popular, with travelers calling them bucket-list experiences worth the physical effort. The company handles logistics smoothly with hotel pickups and well-prepared equipment. One traveler noted the Resurrection River rafting felt shorter than expected with multiple stops breaking up the actual time on the water, though they still enjoyed their guide. Most guests, however, feel they got exactly what they hoped for – whether it's standing on crystalline blue ice, spotting eagles and salmon, or conquering challenging terrain with capable guides who genuinely love their work.
We had an amazing experience with Kenai Backcountry Adventures! Our family of four loved snowmobiling and snowshoeing to the glacier — the views were incredible and the whole adventure was so much fun. A big thank you to Derek for being such a wonderful guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and made sure everyone felt comfortable. He made the experience even more memorable for us. Definitely one of the highlights of our Alaska trip — highly recommend!
Gaja S
April 3, 2026
We had an amazing experience with Kenai Backcountry Adventures! Our family of four loved snowmobiling and snowshoeing to the glacier — the views were incredible and the whole adventure was so much fun. A big thank you to Derek for being such a wonderful guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and made sure everyone felt comfortable. He made the experience even more memorable for us. Definitely one of the highlights of our Alaska trip — highly recommend!
Gaja S
April 3, 2026