Girdwood Alaska

	Ride Mt. Alyeska's Tram
			Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway
			The Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway is a seven-minute ride to a viewing deck with breathtaking panoramic views of mountains, hanging glaciers, streams, spruce, and an array of wildlife. Enjoy a relaxed midday picnic or beautiful evening sunset on Mt. Alyeska's observation deck, 2,300 feet above sea level. Telescopes on the Glacier Terminal viewing deck intensify what Conde Nast Traveler Magazine rated the best view of any U.S. ski resort. Enjoy hiking, exploring, berry picking, and paragliding, and even hike on the glacier.
			Up to You $18 non-resident adult, $15 student (8 – 17), $9 kids (7 & under) Year Round
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	Glacier Dog Mushing Tours
			Alpine Air Alaska
			Ratchet up the adventure factor and try your hand at dogsledding. Alpine Air Alaska flies to a dog camp run by the oldest established dog sled tour business in Alaska. You'll travel by helicopter from Girdwood's green forests up over a small saddle to land on a glacier and be introduced to the dog team.
			1.75+ hrs $429 Late May – Aug
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	Flightseeing Tours
			Alpine Air Alaska
			There are few things more spectacular than lifting off in a helicopter and soaring into Alaska's glacier-filled terrain or out over its shimmering waters. You'll get an up-close view of snow-capped peaks and glaciers, looking for wildlife along the way. And because helicopters are so maneuverable, you can even land and explore on foot or dogsled.
			30 min - 3 hrs $199 - $599 Year Round
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	Jet Boat Twentymile River
			Glacier Jet Alaska
			Zoom up and down 30 miles of glacial river in under 2 hours, hanging on as your jetboat skims the water, zips around icebergs, and gives you a thrilling ride.Get a unique view of the Alaskan backcountry and the towering peaks of the Chugach Range.
			4 – 5 hrs $169 May – Sept
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	Tandem Paragliding
			Alaska Paragliding
			Soar high over Girdwood on an unforgettable tandem paragliding adventure. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the gorgeous view!
			Tandem Introductory Lesson $195 Late May – Sept
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	Hike Alyeska Glacier
			The Ascending Path
			Safely explore a glacier during a three-hour trek with beautiful views of Girdwood Valley. The adventure to Alyeska Glacier begins with a scenic tram ride up the mountain.
			3 hrs $139 June – Sept
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	Nearby Attractions & Activities

			Crow Creek Mine
			Grab your shovel and pan, stand by for a quick demonstration, and try your luck at Crow Creek Mine for "a little color."
			Open 9am – 6pm $8 adult, $4 kids under 12, $5 overnight camping Year Round
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			Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
			At the 140-acre Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, jaws drop in awe-even those of longtime Alaskans who've studied grizzlies and other animals up close. AWCC's mission is to provide refuge for orphaned, injured, and ill animals-those that can't survive in the wild. The center, which opened to the public in 1993, also educates visitors about Alaska's wildlife.
			Up to You $7.50 Year Round
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			Portage Lake & Portage Valley
			48 miles from town along Turnagain Arm, Portage Valley offers Portage Lake with floating icebergs, visitor center, 20-minute hike to Byron Glacier, salmon viewing, tunnel to Whittier.
			45 min – overnight Free Varies w/road conditions
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			Prince William Sound Glacier & Wildlife Cruises
			Take a cruise into the calm, iceberg-choked waters of Prince William Sound to witness glacier calving, dramatic mountains, and a variety of marine life.
			4hr – 6hr $89 – $119 May – Sept
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			Whittier/Prince William Sound Sea Kayaking with Honey Charters
			Honey Charters has custom-designed boats that can drop you and your kayaks off, as well as pick you up, from one of their recommended beaches. They also offer a variety of private and personalized glacier and wildlife cruises, from a three-hour cruise to Blackstone Glacier to a six-hour cruise of Barry Arm Glacier or Columbia Glacier.
			custom custom May – Sept
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	River Rafting: Mild or Wild	More about River Rafting»

			Sixmile River Rafting with Chugach Adventure Guides
			For unparalleled adrenaline, join Chugach Adventure Guides (DBA - Class V Whitewater) for a rafting trip down Sixmile River-a difficult, strenuous run through deep canyons with pushy, technical water. During high water levels, all the rapids here are Class V. Choose to paddle all three canyons-the third offers some of the toughest runnable whitewater around-or just enjoy a wild ride down one or two. Past paddlers say that when you get to the takeout, you'll be wearing a "Sixmile Smile."
			2hr – 5hr $90 – $135 Mid May – Mid Sep
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			Portage Creek Float with Chugach Adventure Guides
			Want to enjoy a float trip during your Alaska vacation, but feel limited by time and money? Check out Chugach Adventure Guides' (DBA - Class V Whitewater) Portage Creek Float, an affordable, two-hour trip down flat water that's just a short drive from Anchorage. You will enjoy some beautiful Alaska scenery, floating past four named glaciers and down the valley until you hit the ocean-Turnagain Arm.
			2hr $80 Mid May – Mid Sep
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			Kenai Canyon Floats with Alaska Wildland Adventures
			Alaska Wildland Adventures pioneered floating the mellow, turquoise blue Kenai River and have operated continuously since 1977. Join them for a serene 2-hour float, or take on a 7-hour adventure, complete with fun Class II+ rapids and a cruise through a glacial lake.
			2hr – 7hr $54 – $140 Late May – Late Sept
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			Spencer Glacier Train & Float
			No roads lead to Spencer Glacier. Fortunately, the Alaska Railroad does. Combine a scenic rail trip with a gentle float tour led by Chugach Adventure Guides (DBA - Class V Whitewater). They'll guide you through the iceberg-choked Spencer Lake and down the Placer River, which shoots out from under the glacier.
			9hr $202 Mid May – Mid Sept
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