That Day I Walked On A Glacier

Skagway is one of my favourite ports in Alaska. Two years ago, my parents and sister were traveling with me on the Ruby Princess. My dad and I had spoken a few times prior to the trip about doing a helicopter tour. We decided to not organise it in advance as we heard the price was pretty high and we had no idea what the weather would be like. The morning we arrived into Skagway, my dad got off the ship early to ask about the helicopter tours. The sky was blue, the sun was shining. Decision made - it was the perfect day for a trip into the sky and over to a glacier. We booked it through M&M tours.

Taking flight is always a surreal experience in a helicopter, and this was no different. I was so overwhelmed. I realised how vast the surrounding area was. Mountains going on for miles and miles. All we could see were mountains, ice, snow, more mountains and glaciers.

After the most stunning flight, we arrived on a glacier. We were given spiked glacier crampon boots and trekking poles, so walking felt safe. The air was fresh and crisp, the water in the pools was bright blue and the ice surrounding us was spectacular.

We had enough time to relax, explore and take it all in. We even drank from the icy pool of water.

The flight back to the main port was fabulous and very humbling. I hadn’t quite realised how huge and vast the mountain ranges were, until I saw our cruise ship from above! It was TINY!!!

I highly recommend this as a day trip and I would pay twice over to experience it again!