“On June 24th, we took a Mendenhall Glacier trek with Above and Beyond Alaska. It was definitely the highpoint of our Alaska vacation. We have had many guides on all kinds nature outings but our guide was as good or better than any others we have met. He went "above and beyond" to make our day on the glacier enjoyable, safe, and memorable. He put extra effort into maximizing the time we spent on and under the ice, while making sure to get us back to the cruise ship in time to board. He was knowledgeable, informative, and, fun to be with, and he always gave the impression that he was having as much fun as we were. We will treasure our memories, and our photographs, of that beautiful and fascinating place."
- Mark Applebaum, Ohio - 2007

“WOW-what an amazing experience we had on our Mendenhall Glacier  Trek and Climb! It was clearly the highlight of our trip to Alaska and my husband continues to amaze our friends with his photos from the glacier. Not only was it a fantastic day in terms of the hike/climb, but your guides were wonderful people. They were encouraging when our son was nervous about the climb, and we talked about everything from the glaciers/vegetation to travels around the world. We felt so fortunate to have been able to spend the day with them."
- Rosemary Lesser, Utah - 2007


“Thank you for a miracle day. You are excellent guides, made the whole experience not at all intimidating, and I know we got a ‘real Alaska adventure’. As for me, I learned so much! You are very informed and informative folks about all aspects of your business, and we were so lucky to find you!”
- Kim & Jim Schmidt, Nevada - 2006


“Our trek to/on the Glacier was the highlight of our trip, thanks to the expert guides who accompanied us. Besides the thrill of climbing through ice caves, learning to walk up and down slopes with the trekking gear you provided, and experiencing the otherworldy blues of the area under the glacier, our guides provided us with running commentary on the science, history and contemporary life of the glacier and the surrounding Juneau area. Please tell our guides that they will remain in our collection of best memories for the rest of our lives!
- Eleanor and Mike Stoller, North Carolina - 2006


“Our trip to the Mendenhall Glacier was one of the best experiences of our lives. Our guide was informative, patient, fun to be with and made us feel very safe at all times and the glacier was amazing. Above and Beyond Alaska lived up to their name by going above and beyond anything we could have expected to make this trek the highlight of our Alaska trip."
- Mike and Colleen Vignale, New Hampshire - 2006


“Trekking to the Mendenhall with Above & Beyond Alaska, was not just a great experience…..it was the highlight of our honeymoon. The guides were friendly, energetic and extremely knowledgeable about the area we trekked. They took great care of our group and showed skills in using the equipment. I definitely recommend the excursion because honestly there is no better way to explore a glacier than doing it with them. Thanks again for giving us these wonderful memories!"
- Nadine and Kenneth Vassallo, Malta - 2006


“We absolutely loved the experience of walking on the glacier, touching the beautiful blue ice, seeing rushing moulins, and of course climbing up the ice wall with our crampons and ice picks! We only wish we had more time to spend on this glorious wonder of nature--we'll just have to come back again for another expert tour! Thanks a lot for the fantastic experience!."
- Karen & Willy Chung, California - 2006


“The guided trip my wife and I took to the Mendenhall Glacier with Above and Beyond Alaska far exceeded our expectations. It was by far the most exciting part of our trip to Alaska. Anyone visiting Juneau by cruise looking to experience the natural beauty Alaska has to offer should definitely book a trip with them. Our guide was professional and knowledgeable, and made us feel totally at ease trekking on the glacier. Even my wife went ice climbing! We are already talking about returning to Juneau and scheduling another trip with Above and Beyond Alaska."
- Mark & Jennie Rountree, Oregon - 2006


“What a trip! How lucky you are to live in such an amazing and fun place. My hike on the glacier with you was absolutely astonishing. I was very sad to leave yesterday and look forward to visiting again soon.”
- Katy Neusteter - Freelance Writer, California - 2005


“Just wanted to thank you for the great day up on the Mendenhall Glacier! It's fun to look at the pictures from our trip. We had a great time elsewhere but Juneau was our favorite."
- Lori and Steve McDonald, Utah - 2005


“This was the best experience we have ever had and we do a lot of traveling. The customer service and the willingness to tailor the trips to our number and needs was supurb and we would definitely do another trip. Thanks so much for your special care."
- Trenkle/Khoe/Huffman/Fratianni Family, California - 2005


Kayaking

“We want to let you know how much we enjoyed both the sea kayak and hiking trips. We had fantastic guides. We were very impressed by their knowledge and experience and felt perfectly save in their able hands. We also enjoyed christening the Seaward Gemini. It's an excellent boat. We will highly recommend your excursions to friends visiting Juneau. Thank you for a great experience!
- Karen Girard, Florida - 2007


“I wanted to email you to tell you that we had a terrific kayak trip to Berners Bay. It is incredibly scenic and a great day paddle. Our guide was fabulous. Thanks so much!
- Bob Disch, Washington DC - 2007


“Just wanted to thank you and your staff again for an absolutely outstanding day. Your suggestion to go to the lake at the base of the Mendenhall Glacier was brilliant, and the directions to the ice cave were perfect. The cave itself was perhaps the highlight of our trip to alaska, and we really appreciate you directing us there. Thanks again!
- Richard Cook - 2007


“We had a great time kayaking on Mendanhall Lake. In fact, it's one of the first things we mention when telling people about our Alaska trip! We have some friends going to Alaska later this summer and I will definitely recommend your organization to them. Thanks for everything you've done!
- Pam Vossler, Ohio - 2007


“I just wanted to send off a quick thank you to you and your crew. My wife, Julie, and I had a wonderful time out on the water seeing the different groups of whales and other wildlife. When we are next in Juneau we will certainly make it a point to join you again!
- Richard Hart, Massachusetts - 2007


Whale Watching

“Greetings from rainy Tokyo! Thank you very much for arranging the whale watching tour for our group. The group really enjoyed and said the "humpback whale watching boat tour" was impressive! I sincerely express my millions of thanks to your nice arrangements. I really enjoyed having this greatest opportunity of seeing the beauty of Juneau in this season."
- Takako Nambu, Japan


“The weather was perfect, the views were stunning, and we had a whale show that was truly unforgettable. You’ve got a great operation going on! Best of luck!”
- Yvonne Lamoureux, Alaska


Glacier Camping


“We wanted to thank Above and Beyond Alaska for an awesome adventure last weekend. The glacier was breathtaking, the ice climbing thrilling, and food delicious. Please let David know what a great job he did as our guide. I will never forget sitting in the satellite tent with the neon blue "disco" ice floor eating his homemade Salmon fettucine alfredo! Thanks again and we hope to visit Juneau again in the near future."
- Becky Marquette and Josh Brown, Utah - 2007


“It was very well planned and gave a quintessential taste of Alaska. We would have loved to stay longer on the glacier- it was spectacular!”
- Vanessa Petsuch, California


“You’re remarkable guides! I appreciated your above and beyond enthusiasm, expertise and assistance.”
- Lynn Uhl, Alaska


“Scenery, food, and luxurious camping made the trip great!”
- Leo Tsao and Jody Boudreault, Virginia


“Gourmet meals, top quality gear and expert guides made it a life-changing experience. They have a wonderful way of customizing to the unique and differing levels of individual clients, focusing on very small groups to keep the experience unique and special.”
- Diane Pearson, Alaska


“I really loved it all- totally first class, very well organized, safe, adventurous, great food, great guides.”
- Cheryl Levitt, Alaska

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