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Although we all wish to spend a lifetime doing what we love in spectacular places, in todays hectic society, sometimes a day of adventure is all that we have time for. Alaska Mountain Guides has a wide spectrum of day trips and courses. From backcountry skiing in Utah and watching whales and bears in Alaska, to rock climbing and trekking on glaciers, we offer exciting day trips for everyone.
Day Trip Offerings:
- Alaska (April - September)
- Utah (October - March)
Alaska offers pristine wilderness adventures in close enough proximity to make day trips incredibly rewarding. From Sea Kayaking & Hiking, to Rock & Ice Climbing; Alaska Mountain Guides has something for all outdoor-minded folks. (Day Trips Overview)
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Alaska (Juneau & Gustavus )
Sea Kayaking with Whales at Point Adolphus
Point Adlphus is located across from Glacier Bay National Park and is world-renowned for it's high concentration of humpback whales. Our tour starts with a charter boat ride from Gustavus to Point Adolphus, and allows participants to experience magnificent whales up close and personal... (more)
~9 Hours
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Alaska (Juneau & Glacier Bay)
Bears of Pack Creek
This tour takes a scenic floatplane trip from Juneau, followed by a mellow kayak trip into a rainforest wilderness filled with Alaskan brown bears. Join us for one of the worlds best bear viewing experiences on Admiralty Island, a lush rainforest wilderness with the largest density of brown bears in the world... (more)
~9 Hours
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Alaska (Haines & Skagway)
Wilderness Kayak Experience
This spectacular sea kayaking adventure immerses you in the incredible beauty of wild Alaska! You will have the opportunity to see amazing blue glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls, and incredible wildlife and fauna!.. (more)
~6 Hours
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Alaska (Haines & Skagway)
Haines Wilderness Hiking
You will be surrounded with amazing mountains, glaciers, rivers, and fabulous wildlife. There are frequent sightings of whales, otters, eagles, bears, moose, and more. Each departure is outfitted with several pairs of binoculars to maximize your opportunities to get up and close with the wildlife and the spectacular mountain and river views... (more)
~6 Hours
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Alaska (Haines & Skagway)
Private Ice Climbing
Join professional mountain guides for the experience of a lifetime, glacier trekking and ice climbing on a pristine wilderness glacier in Alaska. Guests will be given all the equipment and instruction to safely travel around this massive glacier with professional guides... (more)
~6 Hours
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Alaska (Haines & Skagway)
Rock Climbing
Join Professional Mountain Guides for an exciting climbing adventure on the smooth granite walls of the White Pass. There are great climbs for all abilities and no experience is necessary.(more)
~4.5 Hours
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Imagine getting to the top of an exciting ice climb or skiing untouched powder in the Alta backcountry. Take a day to brush up on your avalanche skills or enroll in a mountaineering course to prepare for you upcoming summit attempt. The Wasatch mountains are world renown for their high quality snow and incredible terrain. We have day trips and courses for all ages and ability levels. (Day Trips Overview)
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Utah
Alta Rock Climbing
These courses are designed to give participants a hands-on introduction to rock climbing. Building solid climbing skills and confident climbers is the main focus. Trips are available in half day and one day lengths... (more)
Half - 5 Days
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Utah
Alta Ice Climbing
These courses are designed to give participants a hands-on introduction to ice climbing. Building solid climbing skills and confident climbers is the main focus. Trips are available in half day, one day, two day, three day, and five day lengths. The half day, one, two and three day programs provide an excellent introduction to ice climbing, while the five day trip will expand on the primary skills to include anchors, belaying, rope management, knots, protection systems, rappelling, and crampon and ice axe technique...(more)
Half - 5 Days
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Utah
Intro Mountaineering
These courses are designed for individuals seeking to learn basic mountaineering skills. We will cover ice axe and crampon use, as well as basic anchors, belays, navigation, and hazard/risk assessment. The courses will give individuals the opportunity to explore the basic skills of mountaineering and will provide an introduction to mountain travel and safety systems...(more)
Half - Full Day
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Utah
Alta Lift Access Backcountry Skiing
Join us for a day of lift access backcountry skiing in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. These mountains offer some of the best snow in the world coupled with fantastic terrain and abundant sunshine. Lift Access Backcountry means we use the Alta chair lifts to gain our altitude and then hike out a short distance to get to the untracked powder that Alta is famous for... (more)
Half - Full Day
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Utah
Alta Backcountry
Join us for backcountry skiing trip in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. These mountains offer some of the best snow in the world coupled with fantastic terrain and abundant sunshine. The trip begins with a day of lift assisted skiing, skills review and avalanche awareness. During the trip we will move between a series of camps that will give us access to an amazing variety of outstanding skiing options... (more)
1 - 7 Days
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Utah
Ski Mountaineering
Join us for a backcountry skiing and climbing trip in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. These mountains offer some of the best snow in the world coupled with fantastic terrain and abundant sunshine! The trip begins with a day of lift assisted backcountry skiing instruction. At the end of the day we will head into the backcountry and set up our snow camp. Our campsite, at around 9000 feet, will offer tremendous views and great runs for after dinner play... (more)
1 - 7 Days
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