Good morning 😁 We’d tell you to grab your warm gear and snow spikes, but there’s no need to leave the comfort of your home for this epic adventure. Today, we’re (virtually) traveling to Alaska, where we get to witness the raw beauty of a glacier. More below!

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Join This Woman On A Breathtaking Journey: "Hiking To A Glacier In Alaska"

Eliza Myers is from the tiny town of Skagway, Alaska. With a population of just over 1,200, the city is often referred to as the “Gateway to the Klondike.” Recently, on a day off, she decided that hiking to a glacier would be fun because she “lives in Alaska.” In other words, the views are spectacular.

The first step of Eliza’s adventure is to take a 40-minute train ride. As she begins her hike, she mentions that she has seen a few bears in the area in the past. Several other people are also hiking to the Alaska glacier. (Hopefully, they will produce enough cumulative noise to deter any curious bears!) The path is well-worn and easy to follow. Bugs have been the only annoyance thus far on the journey.

The scenery from the train ride and the first part of the hike is incredible. Snow-capped mountains and dense, green forests are visible in every direction. When she arrives at the glacier, Eliza offers a glimpse of a barren, grayish moonscape.

The hikers put on the warmer coats they had brought along as they ventured further out onto the icy landscape.

See how her adventure unfolds by clicking the post below:

Hiking Onto the Ice of a Glacier in Alaska

Eliza continues to walk out onto the actual ice of the glacier. The landscape turns from moon-like to a sparkling, crystallized vista. Hiking carefully over a rocky surface, Eliza chooses her steps as she goes further onto the Alaska glacier. The warmer air temperatures cause melting, creating streams of runoff that carve into the rocky surface. Gorgeous, isn’t it?

The sound of the water cascading down the gentle slope is also relaxing. Footing for the hikers becomes more treacherous as they go further out onto the glacier. Crevices and ice require them to concentrate before placing each step — but the views are more than worth it.

As the hikers make their way back to the train, they explore the area, appreciating the raw beauty of the Alaska wilderness. The day’s adventure comes to a close amid wildflowers and a roaring river. It doesn’t get more picturesque than this!

Would you brave this trek to see it all with your own eyes?

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