Comments on: Back to the Ice Age: Sea Kayaking Glacier Bay

By: Michael Lanza

Michael Lanza — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:12:05 +0000

In reply to Edmund. Thanks, Edmund, and best of luck with your trip! It's an awe-inspiring place.

By: Edmund

Edmund — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:05:47 +0000

Thanks so much for writing this out! There are so few trip reports of kayaking trips in Glacier Bay. I’m planning a trip myself and it’s hard to imagine without pictures and trip reports (and youtube videos!) like yours. 🙂

By: MichaelALanza

MichaelALanza — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:42:32 +0000

In reply to Beth Cook. Hi Beth, thanks for the good question. Kenai Fjords has been on my list but I haven't been there yet, so I don't know the answer to your question. Maybe other readers could chime in. Good luck.

By: Beth Cook

Beth Cook — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 02:24:20 +0000

Anyone out there with personal experience that could answer this comparison question?

Which is a better experience: kayaking in Glacier Bay National Park or kayaking in Kenai Fjords National Park??

I’ve heard that Glacier Bay NP is better for scenery and that Kenai Fjords is better for wildlife.

By: MichaelALanza

MichaelALanza — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 02:36:53 +0000

In reply to Shane. Thanks, Shane, I can't wait to get back to Alaska. Keep in touch.

By: Shane

Shane — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 05:50:24 +0000

Absolutely love this post and the exceptional photography within it. I spent four years in Alaska, though it wasn’t in the SE, I was up in the Interior in Fairbanks. Loved every minute of it and traveled to see other parts of the state every chance I got. Kayaking out by the glaciers was about the only thing I didn’t manage to do – but there’s not question my old home is an incredible place to find all kinds of outdoor adventures. Thanks for sharing and getting the memories going!

By: michaellanza

michaellanza — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 13:14:44 +0000

In reply to Kelly from Portland, OR.

Hi Kelly, you’re in for a great adventure, one of my all-time favorites (https://thebigoutsideblog.com/new-year-inspiration-my-top-10-adventure-trips/). You can bring your own camping gear, but it’s also available for rent there. See the links above under Gear Rentals and Outfitters. Have fun.

By: Kelly from Portland, OR

Kelly from Portland, OR — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 06:16:59 +0000

Your post is really helpful. My family is planning a trip in August with our two kids, ages 12 and 9. Did you bring your own tents, sleeping bags, etc?

By: michaellanza

michaellanza — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:56:39 +0000

In reply to Jeff | Planet Bell. Hi Jeff, thanks for the compliment, glad you enjoyed this story. I highly recommend this trip.

By: Jeff | Planet Bell

Jeff | Planet Bell — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 05:07:12 +0000

Thanks for the informative post! The photos are absolutely spectacular. I will have to add this to my life’s to do list.

By: Are You Ready for That New Outdoors Adventure? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself | The Big Outside

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 14:17:33 +0000

[…] example: When I wanted to take my family (my kids were age nine and seven) sea kayaking in Glacier Bay, Alaska, my wife and I decided to take a guided trip—even though I was told that beginners often rent […]

By: MichaelALanza

MichaelALanza — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 02:08:29 +0000

In reply to kthwilson. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Glacier Bay is a magnificent place.

By: kthwilson

kthwilson — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 21:50:48 +0000

This looks like a really awesome trip, thanks for sharing! I’m currently planning an unguided trip for next summer, should be a blast!