Alaska Snowmobile Adventures: Extreme Powder Experience vs Knik Glacier Snowmobile Tour
If you are visiting Alaska in winter and trying to choose between our two full day snowmobile trips, this is the article for you! Whether you’re an experienced rider seeking out an adrenaline filled adventure in the mountains or are new to snowmobiling & want a fun ride out to explore glacier blue ice, our snowmobile tours offer something for everyone! Read on to see which adventure is best for you and your group.
Why Add A Snowmobile Experience to Your Alaska Trip Itinerary
Snowmobiling is a unique way to ride through snow covered landscapes, explore the backcountry, and go on a thrilling adventure! Get a rush of adrenaline as you ride across a snowy meadow, carve through forests, and race across frozen lakes. The views are unmatched and it’s fun for everyone!
The landscapes of Alaska are some of the most alluring reasons to visit in the winter. Get up close to a glacier or explore up in the mountains for a ride you’ll never forget! Embracing the cold in Alaska opens up so many incredible adventures. There’s nothing quite like seeing the backcountry from a snowmobile. You’ll just have to come along for a ride to find out!
The Most Thrilling Snowmobile Ride: The Extreme Powder Experience
Up your pow stoke with an experience that is bound to leave any rider smiling big. With this full day adventure, we take you where the riding is best. If there is fresh powder we’ll ride from our home base but most often we head up in the mountains north of Palmer to our favorite riding spots. We’ve been snowmachining in these areas for years and cannot wait to share our expertise with you!
The Extreme Powder Experience is meant for experienced sledders who want to hone their powder riding skills! No experience in powder? That’s fine, as long as you have some experience riding snowmobiles we can teach you the rest! This customizable experience allows you to choose the landscape you want to ride in, conditions allowing.
From unique overlooks of the Knik Glacier, to forests with incredible mountain views, or powder filled fields with a mountain backdrop, your adventure is going to be an epic one!
We’ll start the day at our home base in Palmer to get you geared up for your ride. From there we’ll decide on the best trail to hit and trailer out machines as needed. Follow us to the trailhead for a more private experience.
With trips capped at 4 guests, our guides will be able to teach you and your buddies new riding techniques or allow you to hone in on the skills you already have. Get excited to see parts of Alaska best accessed by snowmobile!
Highlights of the Extreme Powder Experience:
- Brand new Skidoo Machine to ride
- Available December-March
- Driver must have a valid driver’s license
- Hone your skills during this fast paced adventure
- A 6-8 hour adventure in the Alaska Backcountry
- No prior powder experience, must have some prior snowmobile experience!
- All snow and safety gear included
- More intimate experience
- Explore local gems with your guide
- Opportunity for glacier views, mountain views, and wildlife spotting
- Search for some white gold!
Visit an Alaskan Glacier: Knik Glacier Snowmobile Tour
We travel through the Knik Valley to reach the Knik Glacier when conditions allow. This glacier lake freezes over allowing for an experience like no other. Ride between icebergs that were once part of the glacier. Stare up at the impressive toe of the glacier, look for ice caves, and slide down ice slides. This tour will leave you feeling like a kid again!
It’s also a great experience for families as there is so much to explore! Bring the older kids along to play in a winter wonderland. We have gear to accommodate most sizes, and your kids are bound to enjoy the hot chocolate breaks! They’ll have so much fun riding as your passenger and taking in the scenery as we ride on the snowy trails.
Go on an adventure together that is typically reserved for locals as you follow your guide through snow dusted forests, alongside the Knik River, and through meadows where you may see some wildlife. Be on the lookout for our resident wolves!
This Knik Glacier Snowmobile Tour offers so much of what makes exploring Alaska memorable. It’s fun for the whole family and perfect for bigger groups too!
Highlights of the Knik Glacier Snowmobile Tour:
- Brand new Skidoo Snowmobiles to ride
- Available December-March
- Driver must have a valid driver’s license
- Bring the kids along, recommended for ages 10+!
- A 6-8 hour adventure in the Alaska Backcountry
- No prior riding experience required!
- All snow and safety gear included
- Snacks and hot chocolate provided
- Snowy mountains, wildlife viewing, and epic glacier views from the trail
What to Bring on Your Snowmobile Tour
We provide all the gear you need to stay warm and be safe. You’ll want to wear warm layers under your snowmobile suit. Wool or synthetic base layers, a fleece or puffy top and some pants, and wool socks will make for a more comfortable experience.
Bring a beanie for when we stop to explore and pack your camera or GoPro to capture the action! We recommend bringing a small bag for your belongings with you.
We will get you ready for your ride with:
- Brand new snowmobile
- Goggles
- Snowmobile helmets
- Head sock for warmth
- Snowmobile suits to keep you warm
- Winter boots
- Winter gloves
What To Do After Your Ride
After the Extreme Powder Experience:
Eureka Lodge: This lodge has incredible views and great hot meals. Choose from sandwiches, burgers, or diner inspired meals. Be sure to grab a slice of pie too!
Long Rifle Lodge: Awesome views of the glacier right from your table. Choose from yummy burgers, sandwiches, and tacos. You can also grab gas here in a pinch!
Hike on the Matanuska Glacier: Looking for some more adventure? Go for a hike on the Matanuska Glacier in Glacier View to explore the ice falls and walk on a frozen lake.
After the Knik Glacier Tour:
Have dinner at the Palmer Ale House: A great option for American style food and drinks.
Dinner at Turkey Red: A great spot for a filling entre, warm soup, or baked goods. They also have yummy desserts which you deserve after your ride!
Head to the Reindeer Farm: Visit and feed reindeer, highland cows, alpacas, and Lucy the moose! This is a fun way for everyone to spot some wildlife in the wintertime.
Book Your Alaska Snowmachine Ride Today!
There are amazing winter adventures to be found for those who want some adventure! Make the most of your trip by adding a snowmobile ride to your itinerary. There’s so much beauty to be found among the snow capped mountains, glacier blue ice, and frosty trees.
Come with us on a snowmobile ride to experience the winter landscape in a unique way and make some lasting memories. Your ride with us is bound to be a memorable one whether you go out in search of powder or ride up to the Knik Glacier!
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