Price: $325
Duration: 3.5+ hours
Location: Spencer Glacier 50 miles south of Anchorage near Portage and 10 miles south of Girdwood in the Chugach National Forest at 175′ elevation. Seward Highway meeting location is typically our basecamp at the ‘Welcome to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula’ sign.
Winter Season: January 2024– April 2025. Spencer and Skookum Glaciers in Placer Valley open to snowmobiling when the Chugach National Forest deems there is enough snow and ice. We are currently taking Spencer Glacier reservations from February 1st to April 10th 2025 depending riding conditions. Spencer, Skookum and Placer River Valley are a relatively low elevation coastal area prone to changing weather conditions. Alternative early season Nov 20th to January options are typically our Turnagain Pass Alaska Snowmobile Tour and Turnagain Arm ATV tour.
Snowmobile rentals are available with guided support, custom multi-day tours and expeditions with over 15 years of Alaska backcountry guiding experience.
Looking forward to seeing you on the trail this winter!
Activity Miles: 25
Snowmobile to the face of Spencer, Skookum or Twentymile glaciers controlling your own sled at Alaska’s #1 winter past time. Snowmachines, as Alaskans call them, offer nearly unlimited access to traverse snowy meadows, cross frozen rivers and pass towering mountains on the ride to a remote blue ice destination.
Backcountry powder snowmobiles make the difference when freeriding in meadows to hone your skills. Most sleds have heavy duty gas shocks, plastic skid plates and deep lug tracks so little bumps are not a problem.
Experienced guides lead the way on a loop ride of the glacier valleys not just an out-n-back trip. Snowmobiling requires balance in sloping terrain, eye-hand coordination and a strong sense of adventure to help you navigate the snowy terrain.
Icebergs frozen in the lake are scenic obstacles heading to the blue serac blocks and columns of ice thrusting from the glaciers face. Take plenty of photos as we explore the glacier and enjoy a trailside hot drink and snack.
Bring warm layers and ski jackets/pants to supplement our bib and jacket outerwear system. Gloves with decent articulation work best with the handlebar warmers. Arctic boots, helmets, gloves, balaclavas, jackets and bibs available to supplement your warm layers, please provide sizing. Remember to bring small cameras, camera cases, sunglasses and personal items.
Exhilarating snowmobiling to glaciers are a highlight of Alaska!
Spencer Glacier Snowmobile Tour Price: $325 adult (15 years and older) The only outfitter typically offering one 11:00 AM departure per day to avoid morning and afternoon crowds ride in the best middle part of the day. Occasionally we do offer 9:30 AM, 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM departures inside and outside Alaska’s peak season. Allow 3-4 hours
****Winter 2024 /2025 update: Spencer and Skookum Glaciers in Placer Valley near Girdwood and Alyeska are starting to freeze up and snow is falling in the mountains. The Chugach National Forest determines when there is enough snow to ride in certain areas, typically for the Spencer / Skookum Glacier areas the earliest the open is mid- December to mid-February, with January 15th being average. Latest snow conditions and openers are at the bottom of the CNFAIC website.****
Private Spencer Glacier ride experiencing the Alaskan Backcountry with your own guide. Exclusive access to the most experienced snowmachine guides in Alaska. Ad-on is $1200 for small groups.
