Exit Glacier Guides

Exit Glacier Guides is Seward's original glacier guide company, established in 2003 by two year-round Alaska residents who pioneered accessible backcountry glacier experiences on the Kenai Peninsula. Over two decades later, the company remains Seward's premier glacier outfitter, offering the most affordable private helicopter glacier hike in Alaska along with a comprehensive range of guided adventures on Exit Glacier and beyond.

The company's signature offering is guided hiking on Exit Glacier, one of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska and a centerpiece of Kenai Fjords National Park. The Exit Glacier Naturalist Hike introduces visitors to the glacier's geology, ecology, and rapid recession since the 19th century. For those seeking a more technical experience, ice climbing courses run from introductory half-days through two-day advanced programs — complete with helmets, crampons, and ice axes — bringing climbers onto the glacier's vivid blue ice faces.

Helicopter-assisted tours to Godwin Glacier open remote wilderness terrain unreachable on foot. The Harding Icefield Hike ranks among Alaska's most iconic single-day treks, climbing above treeline to the vast icefield that feeds 40 glaciers. The Lost Lake Hike offers a lush alpine alternative through wildflowers and mountain scenery.

All guides hold formal wilderness safety certifications and carry glacier-specific expertise developed over 20-plus years. Exit Glacier Guides operates year-round for reservations, with the main office at 1013 3rd Ave open Monday through Saturday during peak season. A shuttle to Exit Glacier is available for $15 — making this one of the most accessible glacier adventures available from Anchorage.