Hiking
Links
Chugach
State Park
Forestry
Service
The Girdwood valley lies within the Chugach National Forest and
the Chugach State Park. It's a hiker's playground through temperate
rain forest and high alpine terrain. There is a varied selection of
hikes for all abilities and ages. |
Guided
Fishing
Links
Salmon Fishing
Guides
Rainbow Trout Fishing Guides
From May to September, thousands of salmon return to local
rivers to spawn. Depending on the time of the season you can catch King,
Red, Sockeye, Pink or Silver salmon. All you need is a fishing pole and
an Alaska state fishing license. |
Wildlife
Center
Links
Alaska Wildlife Center
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is just ten miles from
Girdwood. This nonprofit organization takes in orphaned or injured
animals, including moose, deer, black and grizzly bears, owls, bison
musk ox and a variety of game birds, offering the opportunity to see
these animals up close. |
Halibut
Fishing
Links
Honey Charters
Silver Fox Charters
Prince William Sound and the Cook Inlet are hot spots for
halibut fishing. Be careful, there are some monsters out there! Charter
boats are available. |
Biking
Links
Bike
Rental
There is a paved twelve-mile bike trail that stretches from
Girdwood to the town of Indian along Turnagain Arm, with a stopping
point halfway at Bird Point. Eventually the trail will follow Turnagain
Arm all the way to Anchorage. There are dozens of mountain biking trails
in the valley for the more adventurous. |
Sea-Kayaking
Links
Alaska Sea Kayakers
Prince William Sound is only a 30-minute drive from Girdwood.
Sea kayaking is a great way for energetic people to explore the coves
and bays of this pristine environment. View the ancient tidewater
glaciers and get up close to the abundant and diverse wildlife. |
Flightseeing
Links
Alpine Air
Experience the splendor of the Chugach mountain range and its
glaciers, along with Prince William Sound aboard an airplane or
helicopter. Land on a glacier or fly over completely isolated wilderness
areas. |
Glacier
Cruises
Links
26 Glacier Cruises
Custom Alaska Cruises
See Prince William Sound's diverse Wildlife and tidewater
glaciers. Take a half day cruise or charter a boat for a week or more. |
Rafting
Links
Chugach adventure guides
There are several rivers in the area suitable for both mellow
travelers and adrenaline junkies. Take a railway/float-trip or a
pulsating guided white-water adventure. |
Paragliding
Links
Tandem Paragliding
Tandem paragliding tours are available from the top of Mt. Alyeska.
Fly with an experienced instructor and enjoy the spectacluar views while
gliding down to the valley floor. |
Mt. Alyeska Tram
Links
Alyeska
Tramway
A 60-passenger aerial tram is operated by Alyeska Resort in the
summer. The tram rises over 2000 ft from the valley floor, offering
spectacular views of the Chugach Mountains, Turnagain Arm and the
Girdwood Valley from the summit of Mt. Alyeska. |
Jet Boating
Links
Backcountry Tours
Jet Boat
Adventures
Experience a thrilling jet-boat ride through some of the world's most
dramatic scenery. Enjoy close-up views of glaciers, eagles, waterfalls
and icebergs. |
Snowmobiling
Links
Summer Snow Machining
Snow
Safaris
Snowmachining tours are available year-round in Girdwood. Summer
means venturing farther afield to one of the many glaciers. |
Dog Sledding
Links
Winter Dog Sledding
Summer
Dog Sledding
With the abundance of glaciers around Girdwood, dog sledding is
available year-round. Mush along the edge of a snow-covered glacier with
the help of an experienced guide. |
Glacier Hikes
Links
Glacier
Hikes
Hike in awe while taking in breathtaking views of the Turnagain Arm
and towering alpine peaks. Hiking on a glacier in the Alaskan midnight
sun is an amazing and educational experience. |
Ice/Rock Climbing
Links
Ice
Climbing
Rock
Climbing
Instructional climbing excursions designed for interested fit people
with little or no climbing experience are available to the adventurous
just down the highway from beautiful Girdwood, Alaska. |
Gold Panning
Links
Crow Creek Mine
Girdwood was first established as a gold mining town back in
the 1800s. Gold panning is available still to this day right in Girdwood
up at the old Crow Creek mine. |
Eat & Drink
Links
Chair 5 Restaurant
Double Musky Inn
Alyeska
Resort
Jack Sprat
Silvertip Grill
Maxine's Bistro
There are plenty of great places to eat in Girdwood . From fine
dining to takeout, there is something for all tastes and budgets. |
Booking Service
To save you time and hassle we can book you on any of the above
tours, cruises and charters, or organize your lift pass so you're ready
to go when you get here.
All tours are available for less or equal to advertised prices.
Most activities are very popular with limited spaces available, and
it pays to book in advance. |
