Our Mission

At Alaska Glacial Ice, we believe in honoring nature’s rarest gifts. Our mission is simple but bold:
To rescue ancient glacial ice from melting into the sea and transform it into one of the world’s most exclusive luxury experiences.

Every year, millions of tons of pristine iceberg ice break away from Alaska’s tidewater glaciers—only to melt into rising oceans and vanish forever. We believe in giving this treasure a second life.

Our craft ice is harvested from free-floating, naturally calved icebergs in Prince William Sound, Alaska. It’s crystal-clear, untouched by modern pollutants, and frozen in time for over 12,000 years. And thanks to exclusive permits, we’re the only legally authorized iceberg ice harvesters in North America.

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A Legacy Carved in Ice

What began as one man’s fascination has become a global mission.

Founder Scott Lindquist spent decades commercial fishing across Alaska’s icy waters. In 1981, aboard the M/V Aleutian Dragon, he first laid eyes on an iceberg near Columbia Glacier. Intrigued by its clarity and weight, he chipped off a piece and held it to the sun—seeing prisms and trapped ancient air bubbles sparkling inside.

That single moment sparked a lifelong pursuit.

From launching a 5-gallon glacier water delivery service in the early ’90s, to receiving the first iceberg harvesting permit in 1992, to providing ice for international brands and events from Seoul to Tokyo, Scott turned a frozen relic into a living legend.

Now, under a new global vision, Alaska Glacial Ice is scaling its legacy — delivering this experience to the world’s top hotels, private events, and luxury destinations.

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Timeline: A Few Defining Moments

• 1981 – First iceberg encounter aboard the M/V Aleutian Dragon

• 1989 – Exxon Valdez oil spill inspires environmental awareness

• 1992 – Receives first official iceberg harvesting permit in Alaska

• 1996 – Alaska Glacial Ice officially established

• 2002–2008 – Shipped 1000+ lbs of hand-cut cocktail ice to Japan

• 2009 – Became co-owner and distiller for Permafrost Vodka using iceberg water

• 2013–2015 – Featured in Outside Magazine, Maxim, and presented iceberg ice at the 2015 GLACIER Summit with President Obama

• 2019 – Harvested iceberg ice with Chef Gordon Ramsay

• 2025+ – Launching global expansion across luxury hospitality, private aviation, and elite experiences

 

“What started with a chip off the side of a glacier has become a movement to preserve, celebrate, and share nature’s oldest ice with the world.”
— Scott Lindquist, Founder

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What Makes Our Ice So Special?

• Formed from Snowflakes That Never Touched the Ground
  Our ice comes from compacted snowfall from thousands of years ago—no pollutants, no additives.

• Harvested with Respect
  We only collect free-floating icebergs that have already broken off naturally, ensuring low environmental impact and full compliance with state permits.

• Crafted by Hand
  Each cube is carved from the center of the iceberg, sealed, and shipped overnight across North America.

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Our Future: A Global Expansion

We’re just getting started.
Our vision is to bring this ultra-rare product to:

• Luxury hotels & resorts

• Michelin-starred restaurants

• Superyacht & private jet services

• Destination weddings & exclusive events

• Collectors, connoisseurs, and cocktail purists

 

And eventually, to markets across the UAE, Asia, Europe, and beyond. This isn’t just ice. t’s time, frozen and perfected—then delivered to your glass.

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