Bear Glacier Overnight Trip

Our Bear Glacier Overnight trip is exclusively guided for your safety and enjoyment. While the glacier itself is inaccessible due to crevasses, the lagoon offers an unparalleled up-close encounter with this majestic natural wonder.

To ensure a personalized and memorable adventure, our guide will connect with you after booking. We hold a meeting typically a week before your trip (when feasible) where we will go through dietary needs, health considerations, physical abilities, group dynamics, desired experiences, personal goals, and specific areas of interest you’d like to explore. This collaborative approach helps us tailor the trip to your preferences.

Throughout your overnight stay, our guide will prepare delicious fresh meals for you to enjoy.

• Pick up/drop off to and from local Seward hotels, lodges and campgrounds
• Rain gear (rain jacket, rain pants & rain boots)
• Kayaking gear
• All camping gear
• Gourmet backcountry meals
• Dry bags
• 30-minute scenic helicopter ride (round trip)

SUGGESTED ITEMS:

• 2 warm tops (fleece or wool)
• 2 polypro or silk base insulated layers (no cotton). Water-wicking fabrics are best. (available at REI, Cabela’s or Sportsman’s Warehouse) 
• 1 synthetic long-sleeve t-shirt
• 1 pair of shorts (if you wear them while camping)
• Lightweight long underwear (no cotton)
• Hiking shoes or comfortable slip-on shoes for the campsite (e.g., slides, sandals, or Crocs)
• 3 pairs of extra warm socks, plus an additional pair to wear on the day of the trip
• 1 pair of lightweight gloves for the campsite
• Personal medications, including allergy medications
• Sunscreen (our guide will have some on hand if needed)
• Any snack you prefer that might not be available here. (We have a Safeway in town)
• Camera and binoculars if you enjoy photography and wildlife viewing

• Is it dangerous out in Bear Glacier? – Don’t get us wrong, there is always inherit risks and it can be difficult to get there, but this is an added reason to what makes Bear Glacier so special. We take these trips very seriously; we have strict operation practices, and we always maintain a safe distance in the case of icebergs rolling.
  Rick Brown, owner at Adventure Sixty North, first came to Seward in 1997 and has been a full-time resident since 2004. As one of the first three pioneers to start guiding in Bear Glacier, Rick’s early experience means we have more experience than any other guiding company.
  Some avoid operating in the lagoon for the fear of glacial outburst floods, or “jökulhlaups.”  But in all our years of operation, we have never encountered a flood that risked our trips. We also actively monitor conditions for potential risks.
  Bear Glacier is a place you must respect, and we are confident that you will want to return once you have experienced its beauty.
• This trip runs rain or shine. Seward is in a temperate rainforest, so assume it will be raining! 

To ensure the safety of all guests, we need to confirm the accurate weight of each guest before the trip, as part of our safety protocol. The weight limit is 275 lbs per person, which includes clothing, shoes, and all personal gear. For any two guests traveling together on the same flight, the combined weight must not exceed 400 lbs.

Helicopters operate under strict weight limitations, and providing precise weights is essential for flight planning. Inaccurate weight submissions could lead to a required helicopter upgrade or additional flights. Any associated costs for these changes would be the responsibility of the guests. Failure to cover these costs may result in the cancellation of the trip without a refund.