It is one of the most accessible valley glaciers in Alaska and is a visible indicator of glacial recession due to climate change.

Expedition members included Bill Babcock, Eric Barnes, Bill Fox, Dave Johnston, Yule Kilcher and his son Otto, Dave Spencer, Helmut Tschaffert, and Vin and Grace (Jansen) Hoeman.

Exit Glacier was one of the major landmarks that President Barack Obama visited during his historic trip to Alaska in 2015.

A guided hike to Marmot Meadows along the Harding Icefield trail is also available every day of the summer season at 9 am and lasts 3 to 4 hours.

Exit Glacier has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc), with long, cold winters and short, cool summers.