You can easily go a few miles east and access the glacier by the east side of Lion's head mountain and skip all these crazy people charging admission.  Just a little rappelling and you are on the stagnant part of the glacier about 3 miles back and can travel without having to pay anyone.

Another alternative is taking a heli flight and skiing and walking on the upper glacier area.

Screw these greedy land hogs, there are many ways around their money grabs and ego trips.