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Yosemite rating icon 9.6

Yosemite, Green River Village, Corona, Riverside County, California, 92880, United States copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 146 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 47 of 1227
Popularity Worldwide: 904 of 29087
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Mark March 9, 2025

Don’t forget to download offline maps before your visit. Service is spotty in many areas of Yosemite, and getting lost can be a headache. I did and it helped a ton.

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Ronald February 19, 2025

Pack your own snacks and lunch! Food inside the park is pricey and not always great... I saved a ton bringing my own goodies

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Barbara February 12, 2025

If you're into ice climbing, consider going mid-week. Rentals and guided services are usually less crowded, and you can snag better prices without the weekend rush.

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Edward February 4, 2025

I recommend starting your day at Tunnel View around 6:30 AM for stunning sunrises and fewer crowds. It’s breathtaking and way less hectic!

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Ouray Ice Park rating icon 9

Ouray Ice Park Office, 280, Camp Bird Road, Ouray County, Colorado, 81427, United States copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 415 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 2 of 20
Popularity Worldwide: 2510 of 29087
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Sandstone Ice Park rating icon 8.9

Sandstone, MN 55072, USA copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 437 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 3 of 20
Popularity Worldwide: 3048 of 29087
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Maria January 24, 2025

You gotta grab your gear early! I got mine the night before, and it made a huge difference in skipping lines in the morning. The rental place can get packed real quick.

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Charles December 7, 2024

If you're planning to take photos, bring a good camera or your phone with a waterproof case. The scenery is stunning, and you don't want to miss capturing those moments.

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Frankenstein Cliff rating icon 7.8

Frankenstein Cliff, Hart's Location, Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 927 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 5 of 20
Popularity Worldwide: 6231 of 29087
Ice Climbing
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Andrew March 18, 2025

If you can, rent gear in advance. I found a great rental shop nearby that saved us a ton of money compared to getting it at the cliff. Also, the staff there gave us some awesome tips for the climb!

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Matanuska Glacier rating icon 5

Matanuska Glacier, Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, United States copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 2058 of 3727
Popularity in Category: 21 of 42
Popularity Worldwide: 14713 of 29087
Glaciers
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Ryan March 17, 2025

My advice is to wear sunglasses on the glacier. I didn't bring mine and regretted it—the glare from the ice was intense.

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Brian January 18, 2025

I recommend getting there by 9 AM to beat the crowds. It was beautiful and quiet in the morning, plus the lighting for photos is way better!

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Jill December 23, 2024

I think it's worth packing a lunch. The snack bar there is decent but overpriced, and sitting on the glacier with a sandwich is cool for sure!

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Margaret November 3, 2024

If you're planning to rent gear for ice climbing do it ahead of time online. I found it cheaper and more convenient than renting onsite where they seemed a bit short on sizes!

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