Bhagyashree B.

The MICA Team is fantastic! We had booked a Ice Fall Trek at Matanushka Glacier and had the best experience with them. The check in experience was seamless following which we were each given helmet, boots, crampons and backpacks and briefed about what to expect in the hike. Our tour guide Kendall was very knowledgeable and stopped at various places during the hike to explain the different phenomena visible on the black ice and glaciers. We felt very safe with her and learnt how to use crampons properly (very important for glacier hikes!) This Glacier trek was one of the best parts of our Alaska trip and thankful to MICA guides for making it so amazing and fun for us.

Great tour and great people!!! We had a great tour guide (see picture- don't remember his name) that was really educational, safe and fun!! They are also AMAZING people! We had a flat tire, and they helped us with air and helped us replace the spare wheel. Thanks folks and keep the good work!

Kumi V.

My husband surprised me for our 12th anniversary with the most epic adventure, we started with a breathtaking helicopter ride into the glacier, not a fan of heights and not a thrill seeker but this was worth getting over those fears. We had a private tour guide, Adam, cannot possibly give him enough great adjectives, he was so fun and fact filled and completely committed to making sure I felt safe while making me test my boundaries. We climbed ice walls!! We saw incredible water features and we were out there for about 6 hours alone. The rarefied air we were able to breath humbles you. We ended our tour with an amazing base camp where Julian took over, I didn't think we could find a nicer guide than Adam but Julian was just as amazing. He took care of us from 4:30 until 10:30 the next morning, we had hot coffee, Margaritas, Hot Toddies, dinner served while we were sitting around a hot fire and then french toast served in the morning. The only thing we had to do while we were there was to take it all in. My husband also got us the Glacier Glamping Tent and honestly it was the most comfortable bed/covers that we had the entire trip. I didn't want to leave!! And I swore that next time we'd stay 2 nights if they offered it. Mica tours are just top notch, this was the best gift I never knew I wanted.

Great day exploring the glacier with Quinn. He was knowledgeable, fun and showed us some amazing sights on the glacier. Highly recommend

My wife and I really enjoyed the Matanuska advanced glacier hike with Ford! He was very knowledgeable about the glacier and geology in the area. He had a fun personality. He let the group decide how "adventurous" of a route and features we would explore while remaining cognizant of hazards and keeping us safe. We had a great time and felt that the longer "advanced" trek allowed us ample time to explore a satisfying number of features and take photos. In all our group covered about 7 miles on the glacier and moraine. It was our first experience on a glacier and felt like a good one to start with.

Jill W.

Signed up for the Advanced Ice Trek and Brett did an awesome job as a guide. First of all, I was joining my 2 friends who had signed up earlier. Although MICA Guides has strict guide-to-hiker ratios, because I was checking in every day to sign up (they require at least 2 people sign up at the same time for a trek) and the ice trek I had wanted got booked up, they were nice enough to talk to Brett, who was willing to make a one-time exception and take an extra person. They are always available to answer phones too, it's interesting--I called around 10pm once to leave a message and to my surprise, they answered and were as very courteous. The hike was perfect and definitely worth the $150 (including glacier access fee charged by the owner of the land). Brett was very knowledgeable about glaciers and he took us to an ice cave that he discovered. I am so glad I was able to get into this activity, because the other Ice Trek would've just been to take a look at the ice falls for $84. The advanced trek had more features while not being too physically taxing as expected. If anyone wonders if they can handle it, I'd say: any normal person with average physical activity should probably be able to do this.

Our guide Sherman (Thomas) was wonderful! We had a great experience at the glacier. We felt very safe and learned lots of fun glacial facts! The 6 to 1 trekker to guide ratio was much appreciated after seeing some other massive groups out there with just 1 guide, from a different guide company. We even saw a baby black bear on the way to the glacier. It's always more fun doing these kind of things when you have an enthusiastic guide!

Julian and Ford were awesome, patient, knowledgeable, and well trained as our guides. We appreciated all of the interesting facts and stories they shared not only about the glacier but also about their experiences. We would highly recommend MIcA and also ask for Ford and Julian. Tell 'em Nashville sent ya! (Don, give them a ride up the glacier in the helo for being so great!)

Norma O.

We were staying in Wasilla and knew we had to do a glacier hike, I just wasn't sure which company to go with. In the end we decided on MICA, they were one of the more affordable options and they had a longer time period advertised for the trek. I am SO GLAD we chose this one. Warren was a great guide, had interesting facts and knowledge went our speed, was informative, and allowed us to explore. The sights constantly change cause it's a glacier but this trip is a must! You can venture on your own but you won't be as secure or able to go off exploring like you can with a guide. Being with a guide allows you to feel comfortable as well as allows you to see things you can't on your own, like climbing into a moulin. I would do it again and with MICA!!

Michelle W.

WOW! What an experience! From the helicopter ride to the glacier hike, to the glamping on top of the glacier it was all so surreal and life-changing! The team at MICA Guides are super professional but also personable and I felt like I was chatting with old friends. They know their sh*t and are ready to educate you on glacier knowledge, but they are also human enough to hold a real conversation. Renee greeted us and made sure we were prepared for the next 24 hours. She was funny and made me and my son feel very comfortable. Next, we had a quick helicopter ride with (can't remember his name) but he was also professional and has been flying for over 17 years (At least thats what I think he said) so I felt pretty safe with him behind the cock pit (or whatever they call the driver seat of a helicopter). Next, we got to hike around the glacier with Jay. He was super chill and also a glacier expert. He was very educated and seemed to know all about glaciers. If he didn't well he definitely fooled me. LOL. We ended our evening with the overnight glacier glamping. OMG, those tents and those beds were AMAZING. Kelsey was our overnight glacier host. She was super sweet also had a great sense of humor and made the whole overnight experience super fun. We ate salmon with pesto pasta and they topped off our mugs with warm adult beverages. How can you not love this place?! I wanted to live on the glacier. Well during summer. The MICA Guides team seem like a big family and I felt like they truly loved what they do. Thanks again for such a great experience. We will be back for sure.

This experience was one to remember. From the check in to check out the guides were awesome. "Baxter" was totally awesome and very informative. He made sure that our group's experience was one we would never forget. Thanks Baxter for the great time.