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People often say that the highlight of their Alaska vacation was while soaring high in the Alaska skies! Take a moment and imagine this breathtaking opportunity that lies before you. An enlightening experience from lift until touch down. Everything in between confirms Alaska is truly one of the last great wilderness areas where visitors witness glacier filled valleys, rugged peaks and towering mountains, sparkling lakes, streams and wildlife. An unbelievable experience of a lifetime!  See Mt. McKinley, view the many-faceted 300-foot face of Columbia Glacier and the marine wonders of Prince William Sound. Mt. McKinley and Colombia Glacier enjoy photo stops at selected destinations.K2 Aviation and Rust’s Flying Service are respected and familiar names in both the climbing community and tourism industry. Owners Todd & Suzanne Rust and their experienced and professional staff have earned a solid reputation for service and safety. Their pilot/guides will share stories of flying experiences in the Alaska ranges as they take you exploring some of the world’s most spectacular scenic wonders. Visit www.flyrusts.com. Discover Denali National Park - Fly with K2 Aviation K2 AVIATION RESERVATIONS: (800) 764-2291 EMAIL: INFO@FLYK2.COM K2’s most popular air tour. This flight takes you within six miles of McKinley’s 20,320 ft. summit. Fly over the foothills of Denali to view the entire length of Ruth Glacier, the Great gorge and the massive south face of McKinley, where you may spot climbers headed to the summit. Make a photo-stop landing before returning to Anchorage. (3 hrs) Ask about the McKinley Glacier Landing Tour! Prince William Sound Glacier Tour - Fly with Rust’s Flying Service RESERVATIONS: (800) 544-2299 EMAIL: INFO@FLYRUSTS.COM Prince William Sound is a magnificent region with over fifteen thousand square miles of fjords and inlets, dozens of tidewater glaciers and rugged mountain peaks. The Sound’s clear sea waters produce a rich marine life. Look for whales, seal, eagles, otters and black bear. Make a photo-stop landing at a secluded cove. Add an additional one-half hour and see Columbia Glacier, Prince William Sound’s largest tidewater glacier. Then fly to Glacier Island to view sea lions sunning themselves. Talkeetna Air Taxi GRAND DENALI TOUR WITH GLACIER LANDING RESERVATIONS: (800) 533-2219 EMAIL: INFO@TALKEETNAAIR.COM WEBSITE: www.talkeetnaair.com The Grand Denali tour with glacier landing takes you on a complete circle of Mt. McKinley, see all the faces of the great one and all the major glaciers that spill out of both sides of the Alaska Ranges. There is no better way to view the remote regions of the park. See gold mines, Mt. Hunter 14,500’ and Mt. Foraker 17,400’ and the North Face of McKinley, a rock wall with a sheer 14,000’ rise at a 70 degreee angle! Also land on a glacier at the base of Denali and experience a scale that is beyond belief. 2 hours Talkeetna Air Taxi SOUTH FACE MCKINLEY TOUR RESERVATIONS: (800) 533-2219 EMAIL: INFO@TALKEETNAAIR.COM WEBSITE: www.talkeetnaair.com The South Face McKinley tour flies over the lush Susitna Valley and enters the ice age world of the Alaska Range. You will fly by the Southeast face of Mt. McKinley and through the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier, the depth of the Grand Canyon. Discover the Don Sheldon amphitheater surrounded by granite peaks and cascading ice falls. 1 hour Talkeetna Air Taxi MCKINLEY BASE CAMP TOUR RESERVATIONS: (800) 533-2219 EMAIL: INFO@TALKEETNAAIR.COM WEBSITE: www.talkeetnaair.com Fly over the longest glacier in Denali National Park: 45 mile long Kahiltna glacier to see where climbers begin their ascent of McKinley. As you approach the climber base camp you will fly between McKinley’s two sister peaks: Mt. Hunter at 14,500’ and Mt. Foraker at 17,400’. The famed West Buttress will be full in your view and you may see climbers on the summit who have come from all over the world to challenge the mountains of the Alaska Range. Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter Tour TEMSCO HELICOPTERS RESERVATIONS: (877) 789-9501 EMAIL: INFO@TEMSCO.COM Juneau’s #1 rated excursion – Travel back to the ice age with Alaska’s original glacier helicopter tour company. Board a modern turbine powered helicopter for a flight to the world famous Mendenhall Glacier. Enjoy breathtaking vistas, thriving rain forests, Alpine ridges and mountain peaks creating a dramatic setting for the awe-inspiring Mendenhall Glacier. Alaska Air Taxi WWW.ALASKAAIRTAXI.COM (907) 243-3944 Come and let Alaska Air Taxi fly you to breathtaking glaciers, pristine lakes and untouched mountains! See dall sheep, mountain goats and moose against the most beautiful backdrops in the world. View bears close and personal in their natural habitat and marvel in their powerful fishing techniques. There is no other place on earth as magnificent as Alaska! Coastal Helicopters RESERVATIONS: (800) 789-5610 WWW.COASTALHELICOPTERS.COM Helicopter Flightseeing with Juneau’s only locally owned helicopter company. Pristine beauty, majestic mountains and ancient glaciers await you on your “once in a lifetime” adventure. Imagine landing and walking on a remote glacier located in the vast Juneau Icefield. Your experienced pilot/guide remains with you to answer questions and point out places of interest. Ask us about our Dog-sledding tour! NorthStar Trekking RESERVATIONS: (907) 790-4530 EMAIL: TREKKING@PTIALASKA.NET While in Juneau plan on joining us for an exciting trip to see the glaciers of the Juneau Icefield. NorthStar specializes in small groups, personalized service and in giving guests the proper gear and instruction to spend more time on the glaciers. No experience is necessary for your glacier exploration and NorthStar will provide all of the outerwear and mountaineering tools that are best suited for the tour you choose. NorthStar offers a variety of glacier trekking experiences to suit your timeframe, physical abilities and budget. Which ever tour you choose… We’ll see you on the glacier! Talkeetna Aero Service RESERVATIONS: (888) 733-2899 WWW.TALKEETNA-AERO.COM Flightseeing - Tours Wrangell Mountain Air RESERVATIONS: (800) 478-1160 WWW.WRANGELLMOUNTAINAIR.COM The only way to experience the immensity of Alaska is to fly over it. We believe our flightseeing tours to be some of the best in Alaska. It’s no wonder; from our base at McCarthy, deep in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, we are surrounded by the largest concentration of glaciers, ice fields and mountains over 14,000 feet in North America. In the largest National Park in the U.S you can choose a route to see such unique features as 19,850’ Mt. Logan, the second highest peak in North America, the Bagley Ice field, largest non-polar ice field in the world, the famous Chitistone Canyon, Hole-in-the Wall Glacier, Stairway Icefall, the Kennicott Mines and more. Select from four different tours, lasting from 35 minutes to 90 minutes or ask for a custom tour tailored to what you want to see. |
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