Very glad you enjoyed the video. It wasn't our first time to Juneau Alaska but it was our first time in a helicopter there and flying over Mendenhall Glacier and having the walkabout on a beautiful clear day was truly amazing. It gives you an idea how massive the glacier really is. Thanks for watching and coming along on our journey!
Thank you for the question. We did this tour at the end of April and it was the very beginning of their season. We actually had a beautiful day and it wasn't as cold as it could have been. Regardless they gave us waterproof overalls and gloves. We just didn't need as many under layers so we left them in the lockers that were provided. And YES, I think this would be an awesome thing for kids ages 12-14 to experience! They seat you according to weight. We had 4 adults across the back row so I would imagine if you are a family of 4 they would be able to seat you all together. Please let us know if you book and how you liked the experience. We've done a few helicopter tours and this was one of our favorites. Would this be your first helicopter tour?
We agree 100%, it’s on a bucket list! It's expensive and our opinion is it’s a once in a lifetime experience you should do if in Alaska. We know it’s not for everyone, but wow! It was freaking amazing! We hope the next time you guys are in Alaska you can pull it off. Thank you for your comments and coming along on our journey around the world.
That’s a great question because I actually asked our guide about hiking the glacier from the base. He said it can be done but you really need to know what you are doing. It's not a simple hike, it requires special outerwear and various types of equipment and it’s definitely a tent situation. If you are thinking about it I would highly recommend you do it with someone who has done it. You definitely need to be extremely agile and mobile. He said it could be extremely dangerous at times. I would say a no for a novice doing on their own. If you are talking about taking the chopper and landing on the Glacier you need to be mobile and being a novice is no problem. They outfit you with the proper outerwear and spiked shoe strap ons for balance. The ice is soft in places and can be a drop. I hope this helps. If you have any more questions please don’t hesitate. Thank you for kind words about the video. Are you a subscriber? We will be sailing the next 2 months to our last continent Antarctica. Please consider hitting the subscribe button and coming along on our journey around the world.
I’m thinking we used the S21 Ultra phone for this video. We still use the S21 Ultra and added the dji mic and dji-3 camera. We purchased it as a package deal called creator package. We also added the S24 Ultra and Iphone 16 Pro Max. Below are our amazon affiliate links to products that we have used or our friends have used. Products that we like for the quality and the value. This is a great WIN-WIN situation. You don’t pay anymore and we get a little commission when you purchase through our link below. We greatly appreciate you buying through our links below. Every little bit helps us and thank you for watching and asking questions. Are you a subscriber? We will be sailing the next 2 months to our last continent Antarctica. We will be passing through the most dangerous seas of Drakes Passage. Please consider hitting the subscribe button and coming along on our journey around the world. amzn.to/4ec1zE7 amzn.to/48A0LI3
That's FUNNY! We heard the same thing, unfortunately my gray isn't slowing down. We might need to go back and get another gulp of glacier water :) Thank you for your comments and coming along on our journey around the world.
Hi Bill, LOL! Beer or Glacier water :) Hoping to see you guys at the end of the month. Thank you for your comments and coming along on our journey around the world.
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Your dedication is truly inspiring.
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Thanks for sharing, we'll be there in a week
Very glad you enjoyed the video. It wasn't our first time to Juneau Alaska but it was our first time in a helicopter there and flying over Mendenhall Glacier and having the walkabout on a beautiful clear day was truly amazing. It gives you an idea how massive the glacier really is. Thanks for watching and coming along on our journey!
Wow! This is beautiful. Which month was this trip? Would you recommend taking kids (ages 12-14) on this glacier tour? Thanks for sharing
Thank you for the question. We did this tour at the end of April and it was the very beginning of their season. We actually had a beautiful day and it wasn't as cold as it could have been. Regardless they gave us waterproof overalls and gloves. We just didn't need as many under layers so we left them in the lockers that were provided.
And YES, I think this would be an awesome thing for kids ages 12-14 to experience! They seat you according to weight. We had 4 adults across the back row so I would imagine if you are a family of 4 they would be able to seat you all together.
Please let us know if you book and how you liked the experience. We've done a few helicopter tours and this was one of our favorites. Would this be your first helicopter tour?
@HubbardsJourney Thank you for all the information! I will keep you posted if we end up doing this trip.
That's awesome!!! We would love to hear about it if you do end up doing it. Happy and safe travels.
Bucket list! 🚁 🏔️
I wanted to do a helicopter tour last year in Alaska but my husband and kid did not … I hope to do it on a future cruise!
We agree 100%, it’s on a bucket list! It's expensive and our opinion is it’s a once in a lifetime experience you should do if in Alaska. We know it’s not for everyone, but wow! It was freaking amazing! We hope the next time you guys are in Alaska you can pull it off. Thank you for your comments and coming along on our journey around the world.
Awesome video!
How difficult is the walking on the glacier? Is this for avid hikers only or could a novice handle it?
That’s a great question because I actually asked our guide about hiking the glacier from the base. He said it can be done but you really need to know what you are doing. It's not a simple hike, it requires special outerwear and various types of equipment and it’s definitely a tent situation. If you are thinking about it I would highly recommend you do it with someone who has done it. You definitely need to be extremely agile and mobile. He said it could be extremely dangerous at times. I would say a no for a novice doing on their own.
If you are talking about taking the chopper and landing on the Glacier you need to be mobile and being a novice is no problem. They outfit you with the proper outerwear and spiked shoe strap ons for balance. The ice is soft in places and can be a drop. I hope this helps. If you have any more questions please don’t hesitate. Thank you for kind words about the video. Are you a subscriber? We will be sailing the next 2 months to our last continent Antarctica. Please consider hitting the subscribe button and coming along on our journey around the world.
Can I ask how did you record? I have a go pro and my phone. What accessories/equipment worked best? Thank you!!!! This really helped my decision.
I’m thinking we used the S21 Ultra phone for this video. We still use the S21 Ultra and added the dji mic and dji-3 camera. We purchased it as a package deal called creator package. We also added the S24 Ultra and Iphone 16 Pro Max. Below are our amazon affiliate links to products that we have used or our friends have used. Products that we like for the quality and the value. This is a great WIN-WIN situation. You don’t pay anymore and we get a little commission when you purchase through our link below. We greatly appreciate you buying through our links below. Every little bit helps us and thank you for watching and asking questions. Are you a subscriber? We will be sailing the next 2 months to our last continent Antarctica. We will be passing through the most dangerous seas of Drakes Passage. Please consider hitting the subscribe button and coming along on our journey around the world.
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Amazing adventure
Hi Kelly, Thank you for your comment and for coming along on our journey around the world.
They say when you drink glacier water you add 10 years to your life,I did on my trip 10 years ago 😅😅
That's FUNNY! We heard the same thing, unfortunately my gray isn't slowing down. We might need to go back and get another gulp of glacier water :) Thank you for your comments and coming along on our journey around the world.
You didn’t sell the glacier water over a beer Mike!
Hi Bill, LOL! Beer or Glacier water :) Hoping to see you guys at the end of the month. Thank you for your comments and coming along on our journey around the world.