Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You are responsible for bringing all your own food. We recommend packing food in a backpack (or similar) for easy transportation from the airstrip to the hut. Food can be hauled in a cooler if necessary, but it is more challenging.

Yes. The hut has solar panels and a backup, 120-volt power supplied by an automated system with a generator, inverter, supercapacitor, and solar.

Yes, there is a full kitchen with a small refrigerator, four-burner stove, oven, sink, counter space, and kitchen table.

Yes, there is running water; however, there is no flushing toilet. The outhouse is located 65 feet from the hut. A honey-bucket is available in the hut shower for nighttime use (pee only).

Yes.

All drinking water is flown in by aircraft. Tap water comes from snow, ice, and rain collection, with a visible holding tank (in the loft) to monitor supply.

A propane heater is wall-mounted. A small wood stove is also available for experienced users.

The sauna is heated with a wood stove.

All firewood is flown in, making it a limited luxury. Guests receive a reasonable ration of wood for their stay.

Guests typically fly in a Cessna 185, though a helicopter may be used depending on weather and scheduling.

No. Lodging is paid once your reservation has been confirmed; flights are paid upon arrival at the hangar (cash or check only).

$300 per person round trip (minimum of two people). Helicopter flights cost $400 per person round trip (minimum of two people).

It’s about 15 minutes to fly from the air strip to the hut.

Guests normally fly two at a time when flying in the Cessna 185 (plane). If guests opt to take a helicopter, 4 are able to fly together. We make multiple trips as needed.

Please meet us at Meekin’s Air Service at 9:45AM on the first day of your stay. We’ll review info, collect flight fees, and intend to be in the air by 10:30AM.

Meekin’s Air Service, Glenn Hwy Mile 115, 16288 W. Glenn Hwy, Sutton AK, 99674

A helicopter drop-off can be arranged, landing within 200 feet of the hut for an additional cost.

Rarely, but it is possible. Morning fog usually burns off by 11AM. Clouds or wind may occasionally delay flights, but extra nights will not be charged if flying with Blue Ice Aviation.

If weather delays us from flying out to the hut, guests are responsible for finding alternate lodging options. Lodging fees are covered by the guest; however, you will not be charged for the unused night at the Glacier Hut.

If you are flying with our flight services (Blue Ice Aviation or helicopter services) and weather prevents you from leaving the hut on your scheduled departure day, extra nights will not be charged.

If you are a local pilot, flying in with a friend, or using services other than Blue Ice Aviation or our helicopter partner and weather prevents you from leaving the hut on your scheduled departure day, you will be charged for any additional nights at a rate of $500 per night.

A two-night minimum is required. Single-night stays will be charged at the two-night rate.

- More than 90 days in advance: $150 cancellation fee, with the rest refunded.

- Less than 90 days in advance: No refund. Trip insurance is recommended.

Possibly. Availability permitting, additional nights may be booked. Additional nights are available at $500 per night.

By booking the hut, you automatically reserve a flight with Blue Ice Aviation Inc. unless otherwise specified.

Yes, but we recommend that the pilot contacts Blue Ice Aviation first. If weather prevents your arrival or departure and you are flying independently, extra nights and/or unused nights will be charged.

Yes. Local pilots receive a $300 discount.

Yes. Beyond four guests, an additional $125 per person, per night is required.

Rarely, but it is possible. Morning fog usually burns off by 11AM. Clouds or wind may occasionally delay flights, but extra nights will not be charged if flying with Blue Ice Aviation.

We aim to be punctual, but flexibility is required due to Alaska’s dynamic conditions. Be prepared to fly at your given time, and we will communicate any changes.

Potentially! If you’re interested in extending your stay once you’re at the hut, don’t hesitate to contact us. If availability permits we may be able to accommodate an extended stay for an additional $500 per night.

There are not many waterways near the hut, so fishing would be challenging. If your intent is to hunt from the hut, please contact us prior to making a reservation.