Alpine Zipline & Glacier Adventure
Alpine Zipline & Glacier Adventure Tour Brochure (0.4MB) 
This incredible combination tour allows you to experience 2 of Juneau's most popular attractions: The Zipline Tour and the Mendenhall Glacier!
The sky is the limit on this once-in-a-lifetime Zip Line Adventure! Located at the Juneau Ski Area in the Tongass National Forest, this tour provides you with an opportunity to learn about the fascinating eco-systems of Southeast Alaska as you are zipping over salmon spawning streams with panoramic mountain views surrounding you. Zip from one tree to the next on a series of zip lines, and take in the scenery as you walk across the aerial suspension bridge.
New in 2010: Some of the platforms are now themed to give you a glimpse of what Alaska has to offer. The platform themes are: Alaskan Bears, Fishing & Crabbing, Logging & Lumberjacks, Native Culture, and Gold Mining.
This adventure is a genuine Eco-Tour. Our one-of-a-kind treehouses are built from recycled materials, and we are proud to offer you high quality organic cotton merchandise. Once the tour is complete, you will return to the ski lodge where you will have an opportunity to purchase a locally brewed Alaskan Beer, cup of hot chocolate, or Spruce Tip Tea to top off your journey through the Alaskan rainforest as you watch a video of the tour.
Once the zipline tour is complete, you will be whisked away to the Mendenhall Glacier where you will have an opportunity to take photos of this famous glacier, check out the Visitor Center, or walk on some of the nearby trails before returning to the downtown cruise dock area.
What You Should Know About
The Alpine Zipline & Glacier Adventure
- This tour was voted "Best Thrill" in Alaska by National Geographic Magazine.
- Awarded Tour Guide of the Year for 2009, by Princess Cruises.
- Participants must be at least 10 years old and weigh between 70-250 lbs.
- You should be comfortable with heights, a short easy walk on a maintained trail, and ascending/descending some stairs.
- Please be sure to wear long pants, layered clothing, and closed-toe shoes.
- You will be outfitted with top of the line gear, and expertly trained guides will lead you throughout the tour.
- This tour is not recommended for pregnant women or those prone to seizures or neck, back or shoulder problems.
- Tour operator is authorized under special use permit to conduct tours in the Tongass National Forest.
- Liability waiver must be signed in the presence of the tour operator.
- This tour is a perfect choice for a rainy day because we provide raingear, and you will have some shelter from the rainforest canopy.
Alpine Zipline & Glacier Adventure Tour Testimonials
- "If you're in doubt, you must do this tour! It was an amazing bonding experience for our group, the guides were top-notch, and we had the trip of a lifetime! Even though it was pouring rain, we stayed bone dry while zipping. The forest canopy really does provide good cover! Highly recommended!" Jonathan Laird & Family - New York City
- "Before I came here, I thought my life was complete... Your operation is first class all the way. Thanks." John Reynolds, Texas
- "Out of all the tours we checked out on our trip, this was our favorite. We certainly made the right choice. Everything was wonderful. Great memories for the rocking chair on the front porch!" Rudy & Kathy Persy, Texas
- "Couldn't ask for a better experience. Amazing staff, incredible views and what could only be described as the safest exhilirating moments in all of Juneau". Melissa Warchild - Sacramento, California
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“What a way to enjoy this beautiful state and have a great adventure at the same time. It was fantastic!” Cara & Cory Sargent – Portland, Oregon
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“This really made my trip...Though I was afraid to zip! I thought I'd make a major slip, or somehow turn upside down and tip! But Amanda made me brave, Erin made me wave. My fear they were able to stave… About zipping, I will rave!!! Thanks for the rush!” Cathy Reynolds – Mom & Wife, Texas
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“I am a local Juneau resident and was ‘talked’ into going on this zip-trip by my friend...and am I glad that she did. What FUN! While not scary, the first zip was a ‘zip of faith’. Thanks to the staff for making this a very fun tour. I have already told my friends and shown the pictures and expect they will take the tour as well. Thanks Alaska Zipline… I'll be back!! Best regards and have a great summer!” Bea Findlay
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“What a wonderful trip! Don't miss this adventure… The awesome beauty & sound of the rainforest at this level is remarkable. This was our first time on a Zip Trip and we're hooked, and looking for more zipline adventures. Thank you Zipper Staff for the experience of a life time.” The Berg's
