2023 Alaska Winter Activity Guide

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Scenic flights in a small plane or helicopter bring you face-to-face with Alaska’s dramatic beauty. Visitors consider it a highlight of their Alaska vacation. Civilization fades into distant memory as you float over jagged peaks that have never felt the pressure of a human footprint. The adage “fly an hour or walk a week” is never more true than when, minutes out of town, you soar above the massive buttresses of Denali or glide over glaciers that seem to go on forever. Most flights offer all window seats, pilot narration, and individual headsets. Where can you go?

SEE DENALI - THE GREAT ONE

From Talkeetna Only 60 miles from the base of Denali, this authentic pioneer town puts you in an excellent position to visit the mountain— and it’s just a 2.5-hour drive from Anchorage. Flightseeing company 6 K2 Aviation (907-733-2291) offers daily flight tours throughout the winter. Your expert pilot will help you explore winding glaciers, epic granite peaks, and the majestic Denali. Starting in mid-March, you can even add a glacier landing to your tour. Tour options are 1–1.5 hours .

From Anchorage If you’re not headed further north, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience the grandeur of the mountain. Flights are approximately 3 hours round-trip with 7 Rust’s Flying Service (907243-1595)

CHUGACH MOUNTAINS & KNIK GLACIER

From Anchorage, it’s hard to miss the impressive sight of the Chugach Mountains—after all, they form the backdrop of the city. What you can’t see from town, however, is how far they stretch, and that glaciers pour from ancient ice fields. The Knik Glacier, an impressive 26-mile river of ice, is one of the most popular destinations. See it from above, opt for a tour with a glacier landing, or go on a glacier hike or climb. Go with 8 Alaska Helicopter Tours (907-272-7777) or 9 Outbound Helicopter Tours (907-351-6736)

PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND

Home to the highest concentration of tidewater glaciers in the world, Prince William Sound serves up endless miles of winding fjords and inlets to explore. Touring by helicopter provides the opportunity to touch down on an alpine peak. Fly there with Outbound Helicopter Tours (907-351-6736)

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6 SCENIC FLIGHTS THE SKY IS THE LIMIT! Flightseeing, Glacier landing excursions, and guided, personalized adventures with NOVA guides of Alaska. Join us for ice climbing ALL YEAR! @Outboundheli Our doors are always open and our rotors are always spinning! Call 907-351-6736 to book your adventure or visit us online at www.outboundheli.com