Beginners’ Snowshoeing Adventure (Anchorage / Glen Alps)

This snowshoe outing invites beginners to step into Alaska’s winter world with confidence and curiosity. Starting from downtown Anchorage (meeting at the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center), the guide transports you into Chugach State Park to the Glen Alps area, where the trail opens into alpine meadows and forested slopes.

After a brief introduction to snowshoes - how to walk, balance, and adjust stride - you’ll begin a ~2-mile loop through hemlock groves, snow-blanketed meadows, and gentle inclines. The guide narrates about alpine ecology, winter wildlife (hares, ptarmigan, possible moose or birds), and snow mechanics. You’ll pass vantage points with sweeping views of the Anchorage Bowl and Cook Inlet.

If snow cover is insufficient, the operator may shift to a winter hike instead. The total time - including transport and trail walk - is typically about 3 hours.