Glacier Trekking

Instructional exploration of active glaciers, an unforgettable introduction to travel on ancient ice.

Adventures

Glacier Trekking

Instructional exploration of active glaciers, an unforgettable introduction to travel on ancient ice.

The Experience

This fully guided glacier experience introduces you to safe movement on ice, roped travel, and exploration of crevasses and glacial formations. It is both instructional and immersive, an opportunity to step onto a living landscape shaped over centuries.

Trip Details

Season: June through October
Flight Time: Approximately 18 minutes

Real guests. Real stories.

I was thrilled that despite being unable to walk far, I was able to enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery and wildflowers. The extra helicopter time at the end of the Heli Picnic was a great add-on….what a ride!
Judy A
Kelowna, BC
If you're looking for the perfect vacation where safety, customer service and every detail is looked after, then Heli Canada Adventures is the choice for you.
Tracy L
Calgary, AB
Fantastic pure wilderness adventure provided by Bob and Mark. Great mountain scenery amplified by the cross-country backpacking and no human trace style camping.
Garry M
Colorado, USA
Had a great time and would gladly recommend Heli Canada Adventures to anyone.
Ron J
Colorado, USA
What a great way to get a fantastic experience in the top of the Canadian wilderness in all its glory!
Kathy C
California, USA
This is the best way to explore true wilderness.
Pat & Melinda C
Oregon, USA
Heli Canada Adventures enables you to reach destinations you never thought you could accomplish. They take mountaineering and bring it to a level where you are pushing yourself but in a safe environment. Because of that, you find yourself seeing places you never even dreamed of!
Linda L
New York, USA

Terrain

Active glacier systems featuring crevasses, ice formations, snow bridges, and seracs. This is a living landscape; moving in glacier terrain involves risk, even when being professionally guided.

Who It’s For

Adventurous guests curious about glacier travel.

Active travellers seeking something rare and memorable.

No experience required.

Reasonable fitness recommended.

What’s Included

Helicopter transport.

Helicopter and wildlife safety briefing.

ACMG-Certified guide.

Technical glacier gear (crampons, rope systems).

Lunch (day) or meal plan (multi-day).

Safety

Glacier-specific risk management layered onto our comprehensive operational safety systems. Guides manage rope travel, terrain selection, and hazard mitigation throughout.

For more information, please see our FAQs.

An experience you’ll be reliving for years to come

Safe and meaningful experiences in the mountains are at the heart of everything we do.

Each season, we refine and expand what’s possible so you can explore further, discover more, and return with stories that stay with you long after the rotor blades fall silent.