Northstar treking glacier hike 2 or 3 hours?

[rose91]

Need advice on either 2 or 3 hour trek in Juneau. This will be our big splurge in Alaska. We are mid fifties, exercise 3 times a week at the Y, average shape I quess. Is the 3 hour trek very difficult? Is this something the average person can do or should we stick to the 2 hour hike?
Big decision and need advice from those who went.
( If I can do Zumba for 1 1/2 hours can I do the 3 hour hike. LOL)

[Budget Queen]

I only recommend the level 3, even that is a short time for a glacier trek, going as fast as the slowest person.

[PennyAgain]

BQ is absolutely correct. If you are fit and enjoy such activities I would go for the 3 hour and hope that all in your group as as fit as you are.

[FunShipCruiser05]

359 for an hour of trekking on level 1

399 for two hours of trekking on level 2


wowzers, just seems like a lot to go up to the glacier, a little tour.. then the trekking.


Compare with 40 mins helicopter tour and 40 mins on glacier w/ temsco in skagway

[rose91]

Siily question, but what kind of shoes should we bring for this trek?

[FunShipCruiser05]

Originally Posted by rose91

Siily question, but what kind of shoes should we bring for this trek?

flip flops i think would be sufficient with socks on of course

[Budget Queen]

Originally Posted by FunShipCruiser05

359 for an hour of trekking on level 1

399 for two hours of trekking on level 2


wowzers, just seems like a lot to go up to the glacier, a little tour.. then the trekking.


Compare with 40 mins helicopter tour and 40 mins on glacier w/ temsco in skagway

TEMSCO tours are not trek tours. Those are simple "walks" Trek tours require crampons and a far more extensive experience.

And the level three is my only consideration.

[rose91]

We just booked the 3 hours trek per your advise BQ. More time the better. Going all the way to Alaska, not going to skimp on the experience of a lifetime. Rave reviews everywhere I look for the 3 hour trip.

Decided on this rather that Taku floatplane. Want a little more adventure.
Thanks again,
Cathy