Sending you all warm wishes!
May the lengthening days be Merry & Bright!
Winter Solstice is behind us, hooray! It's time to curl up with a cup of hot cocoa...
2010 AMS Availability Report:
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 3 spaces
May 3- 23: FULL
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL (waitlist)
May 31-June 20: FULL (waitlist)
June 7-June 27: FULL (waitlist)
June 14-July 4: FULL (waitlist)
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
Denali, West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 3 spaces. Contact AMS for details!
Custom Dates Available
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 6 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Wilderness First Responder Course, 2010
March 6-14: 11 spaces available
WFR Re-certifications, 2010
March 20-22: 9 spaces available
March 27-29: 11 spaces available
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops, 2010
April 10-11: 5 spaces available
There are also sessions in July and August.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 6 days, 2010 Availability
April 16-21: 8 spaces
May 7-12: 9 spaces
June 4-9: 9 spaces
There are sessions in July, August & September.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 12 days, 2010 Availability
April 18-29: 7 spaces
May 14-25: 8 spaces
June 11-22: 8 spaces
There are sessions in July, August & September.
Things change quickly! If you are uncertain of your schedule but you are interested in participating, stay in touch with us: info@climbalaska.org or 907-733-1016. Leave us a message if we don't answer, we'll be back in the office on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
~Julia
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Jumat, 04 Desember 2015
It's Bachelor Weekend!
Talkeetna kicks off WinterFest tonight, starting with the Motorized Parade of Lights, the Taste of Talkeetna, and all sorts of other stuff. Peter Mulvey is playing a concert out at Whole Wheat Radio starting at 8pm (you can listen online!). The Su-Valley Hockey team has two home games this weekend!
Saturday is packed with events!!
It starts with the Oly and Lena ski race - which is a hoot!! Teams of an "Oly" and a "Lena" (or at least dressed the part) have to tell an "Oly and Lena" joke then relay around the 5k groomed trail. Good joke tellers get extra points!
The Talkeetna Bachelors Society will greet the passengers arriving on the Northbound train at noon, hoping for single ladies. Those single ladies are invited to participate in the Wilderness Woman Competition, with great prizes for the top 5 finishers - which will be awarded at the world-famous Bachelor Auction & Ball! That begins at 7pm, with the crowd-pleasing band Rick Shaw and the Transporters jamming funky dance tunes from 11 pm until it's time to go eat Breakfast at the Roadhouse! The Roadhouse opens at Midnight on this special night for those hungry revelers. Of course, there will be another band at the Fairview into the wee hours and the merriment will be all over town, with too many activities to list here.
The Bachelor Auction & Ball raises money for charity! If you can't make it, you can learn more & donate to the cause on their website.
Check out these websites: Bachelors, Chamber, Roadhouse, Denali Arts Council, hey, and while you're surfing, check out the AMS website. Thinking about going climbing this spring? Or maybe taking a Mountaineering Course next summer? Check out our programs, our complete 2010 schedule, then send us an email or give us a call if you're interested. Let us know if we should save you a spot, things are filling rather quickly this year. You don't want to miss out!
2010 AMS Availability Report:
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 3 spaces
May 3- 23: FULL
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL
May 31-June 20: FULL
June 7-June 27: FULL
June 14-July 4: 1 space
June 21-July 11: 1 space
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
All Dates Filling Fast!
Denali, West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 3 spaces. Contact AMS for details!
Custom Dates Available
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 6 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Wilderness First Responder Course, 2010
March 6-14: 12 spaces available
WFR Re-certifications, 2010
March 20-22: 9 spaces available
March 27-29: 11 spaces available
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops, 2010
April 10-11: 7 spaces available
There are also sessions in July and August.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 6 days, 2010 Availability
April 16-21: 8 spaces
May 7-12: 9 spaces
June 4-9: 9 spaces
There are sessions in July, August & September.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 12 days, 2010 Availability
April 18-29: 7 spaces
May 14-25: 8 spaces
June 11-22: 8 spaces
There are sessions in July, August & September.
Things change quickly! If you are uncertain of your schedule but you are interested, stay in touch with us: info@climbalaska.org or 907-733-1016. Leave us a message if we don't answer, we've been out shoveling snow quite a bit lately.
Happy December!
~Julia
Saturday is packed with events!!
It starts with the Oly and Lena ski race - which is a hoot!! Teams of an "Oly" and a "Lena" (or at least dressed the part) have to tell an "Oly and Lena" joke then relay around the 5k groomed trail. Good joke tellers get extra points!
The Talkeetna Bachelors Society will greet the passengers arriving on the Northbound train at noon, hoping for single ladies. Those single ladies are invited to participate in the Wilderness Woman Competition, with great prizes for the top 5 finishers - which will be awarded at the world-famous Bachelor Auction & Ball! That begins at 7pm, with the crowd-pleasing band Rick Shaw and the Transporters jamming funky dance tunes from 11 pm until it's time to go eat Breakfast at the Roadhouse! The Roadhouse opens at Midnight on this special night for those hungry revelers. Of course, there will be another band at the Fairview into the wee hours and the merriment will be all over town, with too many activities to list here.
The Bachelor Auction & Ball raises money for charity! If you can't make it, you can learn more & donate to the cause on their website.
Check out these websites: Bachelors, Chamber, Roadhouse, Denali Arts Council, hey, and while you're surfing, check out the AMS website. Thinking about going climbing this spring? Or maybe taking a Mountaineering Course next summer? Check out our programs, our complete 2010 schedule, then send us an email or give us a call if you're interested. Let us know if we should save you a spot, things are filling rather quickly this year. You don't want to miss out!
2010 AMS Availability Report:
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 3 spaces
May 3- 23: FULL
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL
May 31-June 20: FULL
June 7-June 27: FULL
June 14-July 4: 1 space
June 21-July 11: 1 space
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
All Dates Filling Fast!
Denali, West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 3 spaces. Contact AMS for details!
Custom Dates Available
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 6 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Wilderness First Responder Course, 2010
March 6-14: 12 spaces available
WFR Re-certifications, 2010
March 20-22: 9 spaces available
March 27-29: 11 spaces available
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops, 2010
April 10-11: 7 spaces available
There are also sessions in July and August.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 6 days, 2010 Availability
April 16-21: 8 spaces
May 7-12: 9 spaces
June 4-9: 9 spaces
There are sessions in July, August & September.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 12 days, 2010 Availability
April 18-29: 7 spaces
May 14-25: 8 spaces
June 11-22: 8 spaces
There are sessions in July, August & September.
Things change quickly! If you are uncertain of your schedule but you are interested, stay in touch with us: info@climbalaska.org or 907-733-1016. Leave us a message if we don't answer, we've been out shoveling snow quite a bit lately.
Happy December!
~Julia
Selasa, 01 Desember 2015
Dreams of Climbing
Happy December!
Are visions of carabiners dancing in your head? Climbers everywhere are working out their winter plans for climbs, training and anything they can do to get out there. Expedition members all over the world are working on getting ready for that marathon on Denali. Wherever you are, keep up the good work!
We've had lots of inquiries about courses & expeditions this coming season...we have lots to offer. There is still lots of space on our Wilderness First Responder Course and WFR Recertification workshops. Check your card to see if your certification expires in 2009 - it's just around the corner!
For anyone looking to get out in the mountains and see what the Alaska Range has to offer, we have something for everyone! From a 12-day Mountaineering Course that starts with the basics, to an Advanced Mountaineering Course, to more advanced mini-expeditions like climbing Mt. Hunter, we have an exciting schedule with some space still available on the early season climbs.
If you are curious about enrollment levels, just drop us a line at info@climbalaska.org and we'll give you the latest.
If you try to contact us in Talkeetna and we don't answer right away, we are probably outside shoveling snow! We have loads of powder! If you're coming up to Talkeetna for WinterFest activitites (like the Bachelor Auction & Ball on Dec. 6) bring your skis! The local trails are being regularly groomed for skate and classic cross country skiing.
This weekend I was driving along the Turnagain Arm, south of Anchorage and saw a couple of guys ice climbing - Josh, was that your red truck? NASTY weather!! Hard core!
Enjoy your winter, we'll try to keep the blog going.
~ Julia
Jumat, 13 November 2015
Quick Update Before the Weekend
Hello All,
Just wanted to post a quick update for the weekend.
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 1 space - pending
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL
May 31-June 20: 2 spaces*
June 7-June 27: 1 space - pending
June 14-July 4: 1 space
June 21-July 11: 1 space
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
All Dates Filling Fast!
*Special small group, 4 climbers, 2 guides,$6900 per person
We're getting action on Wilderness First Responder Courses, too! If you have a group of people who need to take the WFR or WFR Recertification/Challenge, please contact us soon to insure your spots for March.
Check in with us on Monday for details if your favorite date is full or nearly full.
Have a great weekend!
~Julia
Just wanted to post a quick update for the weekend.
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 1 space - pending
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL
May 31-June 20: 2 spaces*
June 7-June 27: 1 space - pending
June 14-July 4: 1 space
June 21-July 11: 1 space
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
All Dates Filling Fast!
*Special small group, 4 climbers, 2 guides,$6900 per person
We're getting action on Wilderness First Responder Courses, too! If you have a group of people who need to take the WFR or WFR Recertification/Challenge, please contact us soon to insure your spots for March.
Check in with us on Monday for details if your favorite date is full or nearly full.
Have a great weekend!
~Julia
Jumat, 06 November 2015
Clear Day in Talkeetna
Greetings Blog Fans,
It was clear and dry in Talkeetna today. The Post Office gossip seems to be focused on the lack of snow for this time of year. But excellent ice skating on the frozen ponds! I'm going to wait until the lakes are good-and-frozen before I venture out. It was up to nearly 40 F yesterday and today. I was talking to Dave Johnston who is glad it's not snowing yet, as they are still working on the roof of their sauna. Dave is usually one of the first ones to strap on his skis each year! (Yes, this is the Dave Johnston.) He's been skating on the ponds in his neighborhood, noting that it had been down to -4 a couple of nights and "probably frozen through". I noticed that they've been starting to get the hockey rink iced up for practice, that's more my speed.
It has been a busy week here in the AMS office. Lots of enrollments in progress for the West Buttress! Here is the official standing as of today - there are a few applications pending so this will very likely change first thing on Monday.
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 4 spaces
May 10-30: FULL
May 17-June 6: FULL
May 24-June 13: 2 spaces
May 31-June 20: 3 spaces*
June 7-June 27: 2 spaces
June 14-July 4: 1 space
June 21-July 11: 1 space
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
All Dates Filling Fast!
*Special small group, 4 climbers, 2 guides,$6900 per person
Have a great weekend!
~Julia
It was clear and dry in Talkeetna today. The Post Office gossip seems to be focused on the lack of snow for this time of year. But excellent ice skating on the frozen ponds! I'm going to wait until the lakes are good-and-frozen before I venture out. It was up to nearly 40 F yesterday and today. I was talking to Dave Johnston who is glad it's not snowing yet, as they are still working on the roof of their sauna. Dave is usually one of the first ones to strap on his skis each year! (Yes, this is the Dave Johnston.) He's been skating on the ponds in his neighborhood, noting that it had been down to -4 a couple of nights and "probably frozen through". I noticed that they've been starting to get the hockey rink iced up for practice, that's more my speed.
It has been a busy week here in the AMS office. Lots of enrollments in progress for the West Buttress! Here is the official standing as of today - there are a few applications pending so this will very likely change first thing on Monday.
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 4 spaces
May 10-30: FULL
May 17-June 6: FULL
May 24-June 13: 2 spaces
May 31-June 20: 3 spaces*
June 7-June 27: 2 spaces
June 14-July 4: 1 space
June 21-July 11: 1 space
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
All Dates Filling Fast!
*Special small group, 4 climbers, 2 guides,$6900 per person
Have a great weekend!
~Julia
Jumat, 30 Oktober 2015
Friday Update
Hello all, here is an availability update...
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 5 spaces
May 10-30: FULL
May 17-June 6: FULL
May 24-June 13: 2 spaces
May 31-June 20: 3 spaces*
June 7-June 27: 2 spaces
June 14-July 4: 1 space
June 21-July 11: 2 spaces
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
All Dates Filling Fast!
*Special small group, 4 climbers, 2 guides,$6900 per person
Have a great weekend!
~Julia
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 5 spaces
May 10-30: FULL
May 17-June 6: FULL
May 24-June 13: 2 spaces
May 31-June 20: 3 spaces*
June 7-June 27: 2 spaces
June 14-July 4: 1 space
June 21-July 11: 2 spaces
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
All Dates Filling Fast!
*Special small group, 4 climbers, 2 guides,$6900 per person
Have a great weekend!
~Julia
Jumat, 23 Oktober 2015
Quick Update
West Buttress Availability has changed...
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 5 spaces
May 10-30: 1 space
May 17-June 6: FULL
May 24-June 13: 3 spaces
May 31-June 20: 3 spaces*
June 7-June 27: 2 spaces
June 14-July 4: 1 space
June 21-July 11: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
All Dates Filling Fast!
*Special small group, 4 climbers, 2 guides
Have a great weekend!
~Julia
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 5 spaces
May 10-30: 1 space
May 17-June 6: FULL
May 24-June 13: 3 spaces
May 31-June 20: 3 spaces*
June 7-June 27: 2 spaces
June 14-July 4: 1 space
June 21-July 11: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
All Dates Filling Fast!
*Special small group, 4 climbers, 2 guides
Have a great weekend!
~Julia
Kamis, 22 Oktober 2015
Ray Genet, Gear Sale and Lots of Other News...
Talkeetna News
We're enjoying warmer weather today, it's up to 40 F. It's been like winter in Portland, lately, with overcast skies and cold mornings, down to 20 F some mornings. Somehow the pansies and other hardy flowers are hanging in there and the lawn is still green. Nothing on the ground except leaves, so the biking and hiking is still awesome! People doing construction work got some bonus time to do dirt work before the ground freezes. (Melis & Joey finished their dirt work! Gray water system is in!)
Tonight there will be a Talkeetna Community Education class here in town, called "Chicken University", learn how to raise chickens in Alaska! Steve Brown from Palmer is teaching - he climbed with us last year. He's the University of Alaska Fairbanks extension agent, and knows everything about farming, gardening and so on here in the cold. Very fun to talk to him!
While you are perusing the KTNA Announcements, scroll down and you'll see there will be a Celebration of the Life and Times of Ray Genet, on Sunday October 25 at 3pm here in town. Colby has been helping with the slide show. The locals have been coming up with some amazing stories! Can't believe it's been 30 years...
AMS News
It's time for the Sort-of-Annual Used Gear Sale at AMS!! Saturday, October 24th, from 10 am to 2 pm at the AMS Mountain Shop on F Street in East Talkeetna. Phone number is 354-1233.
It's been BUSY here in the office! We are experiencing an early surge in enrollments, for West Buttress Expeditions especially. We're getting WFR enrollments much earlier than usual, too.
We have some exciting changes - we're adding a FULL West Rib Expedition to the schedule; and we've set up the May 31 West Buttress Expedition as a high guide-to-climber ratio, small group. This is an awesome option! Check with us for more details. We've already got one experienced climber signed up.
Here is the latest for availability:
Aconcagua, Normal Route, 2010 Availability:
February 8-26, 2010: 6 spaces
Argentina is calling you!
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 7 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 5 spaces
May 10-30: 1 space
May 17-June 6: FULL
May 24-June 13: 3 spaces
May 31-June 20: 3 spaces*
June 7-June 27: 4 spaces
June 14-July 4: 1 space
June 21-July 11: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
All Dates Filling Fast!
*Special small group, 4 climbers, 2 guides
Denali, West Rib, 2010 Availability:
Yes, Full Rib! May 29-June 18: 4 spaces. Contact AMS for details!
Custom Dates Available
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Other 2010 offerings:
Mountaineering Courses - all dates have availability
Wilderness Hikes & Treks - all dates have availability
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops - all dates have availability
Wilderness First Responder Courses & Re-certifications - all dates have availability
Many Custom options are still available. Give us a call or send us an email. We're in the office from 10 am to 5pm Monday - Friday, this time of year.
Ciao!
~Julia
We're enjoying warmer weather today, it's up to 40 F. It's been like winter in Portland, lately, with overcast skies and cold mornings, down to 20 F some mornings. Somehow the pansies and other hardy flowers are hanging in there and the lawn is still green. Nothing on the ground except leaves, so the biking and hiking is still awesome! People doing construction work got some bonus time to do dirt work before the ground freezes. (Melis & Joey finished their dirt work! Gray water system is in!)
Tonight there will be a Talkeetna Community Education class here in town, called "Chicken University", learn how to raise chickens in Alaska! Steve Brown from Palmer is teaching - he climbed with us last year. He's the University of Alaska Fairbanks extension agent, and knows everything about farming, gardening and so on here in the cold. Very fun to talk to him!
While you are perusing the KTNA Announcements, scroll down and you'll see there will be a Celebration of the Life and Times of Ray Genet, on Sunday October 25 at 3pm here in town. Colby has been helping with the slide show. The locals have been coming up with some amazing stories! Can't believe it's been 30 years...
AMS News
It's time for the Sort-of-Annual Used Gear Sale at AMS!! Saturday, October 24th, from 10 am to 2 pm at the AMS Mountain Shop on F Street in East Talkeetna. Phone number is 354-1233.
It's been BUSY here in the office! We are experiencing an early surge in enrollments, for West Buttress Expeditions especially. We're getting WFR enrollments much earlier than usual, too.
We have some exciting changes - we're adding a FULL West Rib Expedition to the schedule; and we've set up the May 31 West Buttress Expedition as a high guide-to-climber ratio, small group. This is an awesome option! Check with us for more details. We've already got one experienced climber signed up.
Here is the latest for availability:
Aconcagua, Normal Route, 2010 Availability:
February 8-26, 2010: 6 spaces
Argentina is calling you!
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 7 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 5 spaces
May 10-30: 1 space
May 17-June 6: FULL
May 24-June 13: 3 spaces
May 31-June 20: 3 spaces*
June 7-June 27: 4 spaces
June 14-July 4: 1 space
June 21-July 11: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
All Dates Filling Fast!
*Special small group, 4 climbers, 2 guides
Denali, West Rib, 2010 Availability:
Yes, Full Rib! May 29-June 18: 4 spaces. Contact AMS for details!
Custom Dates Available
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Other 2010 offerings:
Mountaineering Courses - all dates have availability
Wilderness Hikes & Treks - all dates have availability
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops - all dates have availability
Wilderness First Responder Courses & Re-certifications - all dates have availability
Many Custom options are still available. Give us a call or send us an email. We're in the office from 10 am to 5pm Monday - Friday, this time of year.
Ciao!
~Julia
Kamis, 15 Oktober 2015
Thursday Update
It's been warmer than usual here in Talkeetna, a very nice autumn. It's been a bit damp and foggy the last couple of days. The "snow" word keeps appearing in the forecast, but the snow line is still pretty high.
The office has been pretty busy with enrollments, people calling about their plans for 2010 and some even for 2011. The Mountain House is almost completely booked for 2010! We'll start taking reservations for March 2011 on March 1, 2010. We'll be starting a waiting list for 2010 soon. We still have a few dates open here and there.
We got the latest Jack Wolfskin catalogue in the mail with their several page spread about their visit to Alaska in April 2009. Their photographer, Gaudenz, took beautiful photos and the weather cooperated for them. Fantastic photos from their dog mushing trip with EarthSong Lodge up by Healy and their time on the Ruth Glacier with our guides Brian McCullough and Larry Holmgren. Manfred and his kids obviously had a great time. They gave their gear a thorough workout! There are some fun pictures of Talkeetna, too. I enjoyed Manfred's personal narrative of the adventure.
It's a huge, gorgeous catalog - check it out! www.jack-wolfskin.com Pick your language of choice and enjoy. Thanks Manfred!
Updates for enrollment:
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 7 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 5 spaces
May 10-30: 1 space
May 17-June 6: 1 space
May 24-June 13: 6 spaces
May 31-June 20: 5 spaces
June 7-June 27: 4 spaces
June 14-July 4: 5 spaces
June 21-July 11: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 4 spaces (possible Full West Rib expedition - contact AMS for details)
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Other 2010 offerings:
Mountaineering Courses - all dates have availability
Wilderness Hikes & Treks - all dates have availability
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops - all dates have availability
Wilderness First Responder Courses & Re-certifications - all dates have availability
Many Custom options are still available. Give us a call or send us an email. We're in the office from 10 am to 5pm Monday - Friday, this time of year.
Cheers!
~Julia
The office has been pretty busy with enrollments, people calling about their plans for 2010 and some even for 2011. The Mountain House is almost completely booked for 2010! We'll start taking reservations for March 2011 on March 1, 2010. We'll be starting a waiting list for 2010 soon. We still have a few dates open here and there.
We got the latest Jack Wolfskin catalogue in the mail with their several page spread about their visit to Alaska in April 2009. Their photographer, Gaudenz, took beautiful photos and the weather cooperated for them. Fantastic photos from their dog mushing trip with EarthSong Lodge up by Healy and their time on the Ruth Glacier with our guides Brian McCullough and Larry Holmgren. Manfred and his kids obviously had a great time. They gave their gear a thorough workout! There are some fun pictures of Talkeetna, too. I enjoyed Manfred's personal narrative of the adventure.
It's a huge, gorgeous catalog - check it out! www.jack-wolfskin.com Pick your language of choice and enjoy. Thanks Manfred!
Updates for enrollment:
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 7 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 5 spaces
May 10-30: 1 space
May 17-June 6: 1 space
May 24-June 13: 6 spaces
May 31-June 20: 5 spaces
June 7-June 27: 4 spaces
June 14-July 4: 5 spaces
June 21-July 11: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 4 spaces (possible Full West Rib expedition - contact AMS for details)
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Other 2010 offerings:
Mountaineering Courses - all dates have availability
Wilderness Hikes & Treks - all dates have availability
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops - all dates have availability
Wilderness First Responder Courses & Re-certifications - all dates have availability
Many Custom options are still available. Give us a call or send us an email. We're in the office from 10 am to 5pm Monday - Friday, this time of year.
Cheers!
~Julia
Kamis, 08 Oktober 2015
Denali Prep Courses
The hot topic lately here is how to prepare for a Denali climb. Of course, this is different for everyone. It depends whether you are starting out as a couch potato or a marathon runner.
If you're beyond couch potato, have been getting out there backpacking, maybe trying a little rock climbing, and want to "kick it up a notch", a Mountaineering Course is a great way to go. If you have your sights set on Denali in particular, a Denali Prep Course is highly recommended. Meanwhile, get out there and start hiking, biking, climbing, bagging some 14-ers and snow camping every chance you get.
Our Denali Prep Mountaineering Course, also called Kahiltna Dome Expedition, is an ideal way to prepare! Some of the advantages to our Denali Prep Course include the fact that you'll be experiencing the Alaska Range firsthand. You fly in to Base Camp and follow the West Buttress route for about a third of the route. What better way to prepare? Along the way, you practice all the skills needed for the entire West Buttress route: glacier travel & crevasse rescue, camp building and fortifying, fixed line ascension, etc, and you'll travel expedition style (moving camp) pulling sleds with gear. The course is set up to teach you to be self-sufficient for an expedition, not just to rely on guides for your future climbs. This course would also be great training for other big, cold, glaciated mountains.
Here is the link to more info: http://www.climbalaska.org/mtc-denali-prep.html
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 8 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 5 spaces
May 10-30: 1 space
May 17-June 6: 1 space
May 24-June 13: 6 spaces
May 31-June 20: 5 spaces
June 7-June 27: 4 spaces
June 14-July 4: 5 spaces
June 21-July 11: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 4 spaces
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
We are processing registrations for all of our 2010 programs, so drop us a line if you're curious about enrollment: info@climbalaska.org
Cheers!
~Julia
If you're beyond couch potato, have been getting out there backpacking, maybe trying a little rock climbing, and want to "kick it up a notch", a Mountaineering Course is a great way to go. If you have your sights set on Denali in particular, a Denali Prep Course is highly recommended. Meanwhile, get out there and start hiking, biking, climbing, bagging some 14-ers and snow camping every chance you get.
Our Denali Prep Mountaineering Course, also called Kahiltna Dome Expedition, is an ideal way to prepare! Some of the advantages to our Denali Prep Course include the fact that you'll be experiencing the Alaska Range firsthand. You fly in to Base Camp and follow the West Buttress route for about a third of the route. What better way to prepare? Along the way, you practice all the skills needed for the entire West Buttress route: glacier travel & crevasse rescue, camp building and fortifying, fixed line ascension, etc, and you'll travel expedition style (moving camp) pulling sleds with gear. The course is set up to teach you to be self-sufficient for an expedition, not just to rely on guides for your future climbs. This course would also be great training for other big, cold, glaciated mountains.
Here is the link to more info: http://www.climbalaska.org/mtc-denali-prep.html
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 8 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 spaces
May 3- 23: 5 spaces
May 10-30: 1 space
May 17-June 6: 1 space
May 24-June 13: 6 spaces
May 31-June 20: 5 spaces
June 7-June 27: 4 spaces
June 14-July 4: 5 spaces
June 21-July 11: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Filling Fast!
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 4 spaces
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
We are processing registrations for all of our 2010 programs, so drop us a line if you're curious about enrollment: info@climbalaska.org
Cheers!
~Julia
Rabu, 29 April 2015
Availability Update
LOTS happening here! We have six groups in the Alaska Range and more heading in. There is still room for you!
We have openings on these programs...
Denali West Buttress Expeditions:
May 10-30
June 21-11
July 4-24
Send us an email or give us a call for details.
Here is some info about signing up.
12-day Mountaineering Courses:
May 14-25 (several spaces)
July 12-23 (several spaces)
August 9-20 (one space!)
September 6-17 (several spaces)
6-day Mountaineering Courses:
June 4-9 (several spaces)
July 5-10 (several spaces)
August 2-7 (several spaces)
September 13-18 (several spaces)
Denali Prep/Kahiltna Dome Expedition:
June 3-12 (3 spaces)
Wilderness Hike
June 28 - July 4 (several spaces)
July 27 - August 2 (several spaces)
It's easy to sign up - click here for the scoop.
We have openings on these programs...
Denali West Buttress Expeditions:
May 10-30
June 21-11
July 4-24
Send us an email or give us a call for details.
Here is some info about signing up.
12-day Mountaineering Courses:
May 14-25 (several spaces)
July 12-23 (several spaces)
August 9-20 (one space!)
September 6-17 (several spaces)
6-day Mountaineering Courses:
June 4-9 (several spaces)
July 5-10 (several spaces)
August 2-7 (several spaces)
September 13-18 (several spaces)
Denali Prep/Kahiltna Dome Expedition:
June 3-12 (3 spaces)
Wilderness Hike
June 28 - July 4 (several spaces)
July 27 - August 2 (several spaces)
It's easy to sign up - click here for the scoop.
Minggu, 22 Maret 2015
March Madness!
More changes in availability!
2010 AMS Current Availability Report:
WFR Re-certification
March 27-29: FULL (contact AMS if you would like to be on the Waitlist)
Denali, West Buttress
April 27-May 17: 3 spaces available
May 3- 23: 1 space available
May 10-30: FULL
May 17-June 6: FULL
May 24-June 13: FULL
May 31-June 20: FULL
June 2- June 22: FULL (waitlist)
June 7-June 27: FULL
June 14-July 4: FULL (waitlist)
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
July 4- July 24: 4 spaces available
12 day Mountaineering Courses
April 18 -29: 2 spaces available
May 14-25: 7 spaces available
June 11-22: 1 space available
July 12-23: 8 spaces available
August 9-20: 8 spaces available
September 6-17: 9 spaces available
6 day Mountaineering Courses
April 16-21: 6 spaces available
June 4-9: 6 spaces available
July 5-10: 9 spaces available
August 2-7: 7 spaces available
September 13-18: 9 spaces available
Advanced Mountaineering Courses
May 2-13: 1 space available
June 23-July4: 4 spaces available
Kahiltna Dome/ Denali Prep Course
June 3-12: 3 spaces available
As always, you can find tons of information about us and all the forms you need on our website: www.climbalaska.org
Contact AMS HQ if you have questions! We now have office staff in on Saturdays, too.
Happy Spring!
~Julia
2010 AMS Current Availability Report:
WFR Re-certification
March 27-29: FULL (contact AMS if you would like to be on the Waitlist)
Denali, West Buttress
April 27-May 17: 3 spaces available
May 3- 23: 1 space available
May 10-30: FULL
May 17-June 6: FULL
May 24-June 13: FULL
May 31-June 20: FULL
June 2- June 22: FULL (waitlist)
June 7-June 27: FULL
June 14-July 4: FULL (waitlist)
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
July 4- July 24: 4 spaces available
12 day Mountaineering Courses
April 18 -29: 2 spaces available
May 14-25: 7 spaces available
June 11-22: 1 space available
July 12-23: 8 spaces available
August 9-20: 8 spaces available
September 6-17: 9 spaces available
6 day Mountaineering Courses
April 16-21: 6 spaces available
June 4-9: 6 spaces available
July 5-10: 9 spaces available
August 2-7: 7 spaces available
September 13-18: 9 spaces available
Advanced Mountaineering Courses
May 2-13: 1 space available
June 23-July4: 4 spaces available
Kahiltna Dome/ Denali Prep Course
June 3-12: 3 spaces available
As always, you can find tons of information about us and all the forms you need on our website: www.climbalaska.org
Contact AMS HQ if you have questions! We now have office staff in on Saturdays, too.
Happy Spring!
~Julia
Minggu, 15 Maret 2015
March Madness
Sunny & beautiful by day, cold at night! It must be spring... and race season!
~The Iditarod winner crossed the finish line in Nome this morning, setting a new record.
~Saturday, March 19th is the Oosik Classic Ski Race! Last year 250 people descended upon Talkeetna to ski the 50k and 25k runs then celebrate like crazy. This year is predicted to be no different. The groomers have been working hard on that trail all winter.
~The next round of WFRs will be here on the 19th! There are still a few spaces left on that session - call the AMS office to register.
Here is the current availability for our 2011 programs:
Wilderness First Responder Courses
WFR 3-day Recert
March 19-21: 3 spaces available
March 26-28: (Full - waiting list available)
Denali - Upper West Rib
May 21 - June 10: 1 space available
Denali - West Buttress Expeditions
April 25 - May 15: 2 spaces available
May 2 - 22: 3 spaces available
May 16 - June 5: (FULL)
May 22 - June 11: 2 spaces available
May 23 - June 12: (FULL)
May 30 - June 19: (FULL)
June 6 - 26: (FULL)
June 13 - July 3: (FULL)
June 20 - July 12: (FULL)
Denali Photography Workshop, 6 days
August 22-27: available
Aconcagua Expeditions
Nov./December TBA, 2011
January TBA, 2012
February TBA, 2012
~The Iditarod winner crossed the finish line in Nome this morning, setting a new record.
~Saturday, March 19th is the Oosik Classic Ski Race! Last year 250 people descended upon Talkeetna to ski the 50k and 25k runs then celebrate like crazy. This year is predicted to be no different. The groomers have been working hard on that trail all winter.
~The next round of WFRs will be here on the 19th! There are still a few spaces left on that session - call the AMS office to register.
Here is the current availability for our 2011 programs:
Wilderness First Responder Courses
WFR 3-day Recert
March 19-21: 3 spaces available
March 26-28: (Full - waiting list available)
Denali - Upper West Rib
May 21 - June 10: 1 space available
Denali - West Buttress Expeditions
April 25 - May 15: 2 spaces available
May 2 - 22: 3 spaces available
May 16 - June 5: (FULL)
May 22 - June 11: 2 spaces available
May 23 - June 12: (FULL)
May 30 - June 19: (FULL)
June 6 - 26: (FULL)
June 13 - July 3: (FULL)
June 20 - July 12: (FULL)
June 27 - July 17: 2 spaces available
Foraker - Sultana Expedition
April 27 - May 13: (FULL)
Advanced Mountaineering Course
May 6 - 17: 2 spaces available
Denali Prep Course/Kahiltna Dome
June 5-14: available
12 Day Mountaineering Courses
Foraker - Sultana Expedition
April 27 - May 13: (FULL)
Advanced Mountaineering Course
May 6 - 17: 2 spaces available
Denali Prep Course/Kahiltna Dome
June 5-14: available
12 Day Mountaineering Courses
May 8-19: available
June 12-23: available
July 20-31: available
August 14-25: available
September 1-12: available
June 12-23: available
July 20-31: available
August 14-25: available
September 1-12: available
6 Day Mountaineering Courses
May 26-31: available
June 17-22: available
July 8-13: available
August 1-6: available
September 4-9: available
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops
April 9-10: 3 spaces available
July 16-17: available
August 20-21: available
May 26-31: available
June 17-22: available
July 8-13: available
August 1-6: available
September 4-9: available
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops
April 9-10: 3 spaces available
July 16-17: available
August 20-21: available
7 Day Wilderness Backpacking Courses
4 Day Wilderness Backpacking Courses
June 30-July 6: available
July 23-29: available
August 12-19: available
July 23-29: available
August 12-19: available
4 Day Wilderness Backpacking Courses
Denali Photography Workshop, 6 days
August 22-27: available
Aconcagua Expeditions
Nov./December TBA, 2011
January TBA, 2012
February TBA, 2012
Custom Expeditions
A limited number of dates are still available for Denali for 2011, contact AMS for details.
Custom Climbs
Many other custom options are available - all over the Alaska Range!
Custom Courses
Many custom dates and locations available for 2011.
A limited number of dates are still available for Denali for 2011, contact AMS for details.
Custom Climbs
Many other custom options are available - all over the Alaska Range!
Custom Courses
Many custom dates and locations available for 2011.
Just have a day or two? or three? Check out our Glacier Treks!
Here is the full schedule for more options.
Call or email AMS if you have any questions!
907-733-1016
info@climbalaska.org
Our office is on Spring Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 6 pm Alaska Time.
In mid-April we'll be on our Summer Schedule: open 7 days each week, 8 am to 6 pm.
~blogger Julia
Here is the full schedule for more options.
Call or email AMS if you have any questions!
907-733-1016
info@climbalaska.org
Our office is on Spring Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 6 pm Alaska Time.
In mid-April we'll be on our Summer Schedule: open 7 days each week, 8 am to 6 pm.
~blogger Julia
Minggu, 01 Maret 2015
Happy March! Ice & Rock Events in AK!
It's feeling really "springy" here!
Coming up soon:
Alaska Ice Fest - March 5-7, Anchorage & Hunter Creek, AK
HOWL Rock Climbing Competition - March 6, Homer, AK
Oosik Classic Ski Race - March 20, Talkeetna, AK
2010 AMS Current Availability Report:
Wilderness First Responder Course
March 6-14: FULL
WFR Re-certification
March 20-22: FULL
March 27-29: 4 spaces available
Denali, West Buttress
April 27-May 17: 2 spaces available
May 3- 23: 1 space available
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL (waitlist)
May 31-June 20: FULL (waitlist)
June 2- June 22: 2 spaces available
June 7-June 27: FULL
June 14-July 4: FULL
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
July 4- July 24: 4 spaces available
12 day Mountaineering Courses
April 18 -29: 3 spaces available
May 14-25: 5 spaces available
June 11-22: 6 spaces available
July 12-23: 8 spaces available
August 9-20: 8 spaces available
September 6-17: 9 spaces available
6 day Mountaineering Courses
April 16-21: 7 spaces available
June 4-9: 7 spaces available
July 5-10: 9 spaces available
August 2-7: 8 spaces available
September 13-18: 9 spaces available
Advanced Mountaineering Courses
May 2-13: FULL
June 23-July4: 4 spaces available
Kahiltna Dome/ Denali Prep Course
June 3-12: 5 spaces available
Call our office if you're wondering about a program that is not listed here.
We're now scheduling Glacier Treks and other Custom Programs!
Lots of fun to be had!
Cheers,
~Julia
Coming up soon:
Alaska Ice Fest - March 5-7, Anchorage & Hunter Creek, AK
HOWL Rock Climbing Competition - March 6, Homer, AK
Oosik Classic Ski Race - March 20, Talkeetna, AK
2010 AMS Current Availability Report:
Wilderness First Responder Course
March 6-14: FULL
WFR Re-certification
March 20-22: FULL
March 27-29: 4 spaces available
Denali, West Buttress
April 27-May 17: 2 spaces available
May 3- 23: 1 space available
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL (waitlist)
May 31-June 20: FULL (waitlist)
June 2- June 22: 2 spaces available
June 7-June 27: FULL
June 14-July 4: FULL
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
July 4- July 24: 4 spaces available
12 day Mountaineering Courses
April 18 -29: 3 spaces available
May 14-25: 5 spaces available
June 11-22: 6 spaces available
July 12-23: 8 spaces available
August 9-20: 8 spaces available
September 6-17: 9 spaces available
6 day Mountaineering Courses
April 16-21: 7 spaces available
June 4-9: 7 spaces available
July 5-10: 9 spaces available
August 2-7: 8 spaces available
September 13-18: 9 spaces available
Advanced Mountaineering Courses
May 2-13: FULL
June 23-July4: 4 spaces available
Kahiltna Dome/ Denali Prep Course
June 3-12: 5 spaces available
Call our office if you're wondering about a program that is not listed here.
We're now scheduling Glacier Treks and other Custom Programs!
Lots of fun to be had!
Cheers,
~Julia
Minggu, 15 Februari 2015
Feb 15 Updates
AMS Climber on Peak 11,300' Ruth Glacier Alaska Range, AMS custom climb.
Julia is away for a few weeks so our dear old friend and the past AMS Admissions manager, Frannie and I are steering the ship at the AMS HQ.
The sun keeps shinning here in Talkeetna and the temperature is creeping up, it was 35 F today. Spring is coming slowly but surely.
The skiing is excellent and the groomers are working hard on the nordic ski trails on the frozen lakes, rivers, and through the birch and spruce forest. Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 20th and come on up to Talkeetna's 25 & 50 K Oosik Nordic Classical Ski Race, super fun for all!
The AMS office is accepting applications and confirming custom climbs for this spring, there will be lots of fun in the Alaska Range this year.
Feel free to contact us if you want to sign up or get a quote for a custom climb.
2010 AMS Current Availability Report:
Wilderness First Responder Course
March 6-14: FULL
WFR Re-certification
March 20-22: 5 spaces available
March 27-29: 9 spaces available
Denali, West Buttress
April 27-May 17: 2 spaces available
May 3- 23: 1 space available
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL (waitlist)
May 31-June 20: FULL (waitlist)
June 2- June 22: 3 spaces available
June 7-June 27: FULL
June 14-July 4: FULL
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
July 4- July 24: 5 spaces available
Denali, West Rib
May 29-June 18: 3 spaces available
Denali, Upper West Rib
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces available
12 day Mountaineering Courses
April 18 -29: 5 spaces available
May 14-22: 6 spaces available
June 11-22: 6 spaces available
July 12-23: 9 spaces available
August 9-20: 9 spaces available
September 6-17: 9 spaces available
6 day Mountaineering Courses
All dates have space availability, April - September
Advanced Mountaineering Courses
May 2-13: 2 spaces available
June 23-July4: 4 spaces available
Kahiltna Dome/ Denali Prep Course
June 3-12: 6 spaces available
Custom Programs: space is currently available
Please contact us if you have any questions about our programs, we look forward to being with you in the Alaska Range.
Our office is on Winter Hours, Monday-Friday: 10 am to 5 pm, Alaska Standard Time (4 hours earlier than Eastern Standard Time).
Office phone: 907-733-1016
Office Fax: 907-733-1362,
Email: info@climbalaska.org
Cheers,
Caitlin
Julia is away for a few weeks so our dear old friend and the past AMS Admissions manager, Frannie and I are steering the ship at the AMS HQ.
The sun keeps shinning here in Talkeetna and the temperature is creeping up, it was 35 F today. Spring is coming slowly but surely.
The skiing is excellent and the groomers are working hard on the nordic ski trails on the frozen lakes, rivers, and through the birch and spruce forest. Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 20th and come on up to Talkeetna's 25 & 50 K Oosik Nordic Classical Ski Race, super fun for all!
The AMS office is accepting applications and confirming custom climbs for this spring, there will be lots of fun in the Alaska Range this year.
Feel free to contact us if you want to sign up or get a quote for a custom climb.
2010 AMS Current Availability Report:
Wilderness First Responder Course
March 6-14: FULL
WFR Re-certification
March 20-22: 5 spaces available
March 27-29: 9 spaces available
Denali, West Buttress
April 27-May 17: 2 spaces available
May 3- 23: 1 space available
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL (waitlist)
May 31-June 20: FULL (waitlist)
June 2- June 22: 3 spaces available
June 7-June 27: FULL
June 14-July 4: FULL
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
July 4- July 24: 5 spaces available
Denali, West Rib
May 29-June 18: 3 spaces available
Denali, Upper West Rib
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces available
12 day Mountaineering Courses
April 18 -29: 5 spaces available
May 14-22: 6 spaces available
June 11-22: 6 spaces available
July 12-23: 9 spaces available
August 9-20: 9 spaces available
September 6-17: 9 spaces available
6 day Mountaineering Courses
All dates have space availability, April - September
Advanced Mountaineering Courses
May 2-13: 2 spaces available
June 23-July4: 4 spaces available
Kahiltna Dome/ Denali Prep Course
June 3-12: 6 spaces available
Custom Programs: space is currently available
Please contact us if you have any questions about our programs, we look forward to being with you in the Alaska Range.
Our office is on Winter Hours, Monday-Friday: 10 am to 5 pm, Alaska Standard Time (4 hours earlier than Eastern Standard Time).
Office phone: 907-733-1016
Office Fax: 907-733-1362,
Email: info@climbalaska.org
Cheers,
Caitlin
Kamis, 29 Januari 2015
Moonlight Skiing
It is a Wolf Moon, how do locals celebrate? Some stay up late and howl, Denali Nordic Ski club is celebrating by skiing 25K tonight. They are practicing for the Oosik Ski Race, which is scheduled for March 20, here in (near) Talkeetna, it's 25 & 50K.
We're howling about enrollments here, the Wilderness First Responder 70-hour Course is nearly full! If you have been procrastinating, get that registration form to us ASAP! We usually have a waiting list, and occasionally some last-minute cancellations.
There is still some room on the WFR Challenge/Recertification sessions, but this is no reason to procrastinate; send in your registration form today! They usually fill quickly, in a burst of speed. We'll keep the waiting list going for you who do decide to put it off. Do you need to be certified for work? Your employer may even help you pay for it.
It's not too late to sign up for March or April Programs:
8 day Mountaineering Course, March 13-20 ("Spring Break Special" contact AMS for details)
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshop, April 10 & 11
6 day Mountaineering Course, April 16-21
12 day Mountaineering Course, April 18-29
Denali West Buttress, April 27-May 17
Here is the full run-down...
2010 Denali, West Buttress Expedition Availability:
April 27- May 17: 2 places Available
May 3- 23: FULL
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL (waitlist)
May 31-June 20: FULL (waitlist)
June 2 -June 22: 4 places Available
June 7-June 27: FULL (waitlist)
June 14-July 4: FULL (waitlist)
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
P.S. Spammers, don't bother leaving comments, we are watching you.
We're howling about enrollments here, the Wilderness First Responder 70-hour Course is nearly full! If you have been procrastinating, get that registration form to us ASAP! We usually have a waiting list, and occasionally some last-minute cancellations.
There is still some room on the WFR Challenge/Recertification sessions, but this is no reason to procrastinate; send in your registration form today! They usually fill quickly, in a burst of speed. We'll keep the waiting list going for you who do decide to put it off. Do you need to be certified for work? Your employer may even help you pay for it.
It's not too late to sign up for March or April Programs:
8 day Mountaineering Course, March 13-20 ("Spring Break Special" contact AMS for details)
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshop, April 10 & 11
6 day Mountaineering Course, April 16-21
12 day Mountaineering Course, April 18-29
Denali West Buttress, April 27-May 17
Here is the full run-down...
2010 Denali, West Buttress Expedition Availability:
April 27- May 17: 2 places Available
May 3- 23: FULL
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL (waitlist)
May 31-June 20: FULL (waitlist)
June 2 -June 22: 4 places Available
June 7-June 27: FULL (waitlist)
June 14-July 4: FULL (waitlist)
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
July 4-July 24: 4 places Available
Denali, West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 3 spaces. Contact AMS for details, this is the famed "full" West Rib!
Custom Dates Available
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 6 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Wilderness First Responder Course, 2010
March 6-14: 5 spaces available
WFR Re-certifications, 2010
March 20-22: 8 spaces available
March 27-29: 10 spaces available
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops, 2010
April 10-11: 6 spaces available
There are also sessions in July and August.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 6 days, 2010 Availability
April 16-21: 7 spaces
May 7-12: 8 spaces
June 4-9: 8 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 12 days, 2010 Availability
April 18-29: 6 spaces
May 14-25: 6 spaces
June 11-22: 7 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Alaska Range Advanced Mountaineering Courses, 12 days, 2010 Availability
May 2-13: 3 spaces
June 23-July 4: 4 spaces
Things change quickly! Applications show up every day. If you are uncertain of your schedule but you are interested in participating, stay in touch with us: info@climbalaska.org or 907-733-1016. Leave us a message if we don't answer, we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Have a good weekend!
~Julia
Denali, West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 3 spaces. Contact AMS for details, this is the famed "full" West Rib!
Custom Dates Available
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 6 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Wilderness First Responder Course, 2010
March 6-14: 5 spaces available
WFR Re-certifications, 2010
March 20-22: 8 spaces available
March 27-29: 10 spaces available
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops, 2010
April 10-11: 6 spaces available
There are also sessions in July and August.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 6 days, 2010 Availability
April 16-21: 7 spaces
May 7-12: 8 spaces
June 4-9: 8 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 12 days, 2010 Availability
April 18-29: 6 spaces
May 14-25: 6 spaces
June 11-22: 7 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Alaska Range Advanced Mountaineering Courses, 12 days, 2010 Availability
May 2-13: 3 spaces
June 23-July 4: 4 spaces
Things change quickly! Applications show up every day. If you are uncertain of your schedule but you are interested in participating, stay in touch with us: info@climbalaska.org or 907-733-1016. Leave us a message if we don't answer, we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Have a good weekend!
~Julia
P.S. Spammers, don't bother leaving comments, we are watching you.
Rabu, 21 Januari 2015
Spring Break Special
Oh, what a beautiful day!
It's 3 degrees & sunny!
We have a NEW PROGRAM for you beginners to consider ~ we're calling it our Spring Break Special. It's an 8 day Mountaineering Course, held on the Matanuska Glacier, for just $2000 per person, including food, fuel, group gear and transportation from Talkeetna. The dates are March 13-20, 2010. We have room for 2 more people. Contact our office for details. You could either meet us at the Glacier or meet us in Talkeetna. Otherwise, it will be very similar to our 6-day Mountaineering Course, with more time for practicing skills.
Contact our office: info@climbalaska.org
Wilderness First Responder Course is filling up fast! Secure your spot as soon as you can, here is the registration form.
2010 Denali, West Buttress Expedition Availability:
April 27- May 17: 2 places Available
May 3- 23: FULL
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL (waitlist)
May 31-June 20: FULL (waitlist)
June 2 -June 22: 4 places Available
June 7-June 27: FULL (waitlist)
June 14-July 4: FULL (waitlist)
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
July 4-July 24: 4 places Available
Denali, West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 3 spaces. Contact AMS for details, this is the famed "full" West Rib!
Custom Dates Available
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 6 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Wilderness First Responder Course, 2010
March 6-14: 6 spaces available
WFR Re-certifications, 2010
March 20-22: 8 spaces available
March 27-29: 10 spaces available
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops, 2010
April 10-11: 5 spaces available
There are also sessions in July and August.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 6 days, 2010 Availability
April 16-21: 8 spaces
May 7-12: 8 spaces
June 4-9: 8 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 12 days, 2010 Availability
April 18-29: 6 spaces
May 14-25: 6 spaces
June 11-22: 7 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Things change quickly! Applications show up every day. If you are uncertain of your schedule but you are interested in participating, stay in touch with us: info@climbalaska.org or 907-733-1016. Leave us a message if we don't answer, we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Spammers, don't bother leaving comments, we are watching you.
Have a good weekend!
~Julia
Denali, West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 3 spaces. Contact AMS for details, this is the famed "full" West Rib!
Custom Dates Available
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 6 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Wilderness First Responder Course, 2010
March 6-14: 6 spaces available
WFR Re-certifications, 2010
March 20-22: 8 spaces available
March 27-29: 10 spaces available
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops, 2010
April 10-11: 5 spaces available
There are also sessions in July and August.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 6 days, 2010 Availability
April 16-21: 8 spaces
May 7-12: 8 spaces
June 4-9: 8 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 12 days, 2010 Availability
April 18-29: 6 spaces
May 14-25: 6 spaces
June 11-22: 7 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Things change quickly! Applications show up every day. If you are uncertain of your schedule but you are interested in participating, stay in touch with us: info@climbalaska.org or 907-733-1016. Leave us a message if we don't answer, we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Spammers, don't bother leaving comments, we are watching you.
Have a good weekend!
~Julia
Minggu, 18 Januari 2015
Mid January
After a sunny weekend, we got a great dump of snow this morning! We're getting a beautiful sunset, but the Alaska Range is still obscured by clouds. It seems warm for us at this time of year, with 20 degrees as the constant temperature.
The Italian soloist made it up to Base Camp on Saturday, rumor has it he's thinking twice about his plan to dig snow caves for the whole expedition and is wishing he brought a tent. Never underestimate this mountain! (or overestimate yourself)
In other climbing news, the Anchorage Daily news had this feature story about climbing the West Buttress:
http://www.adn.com/3549/story/1096697.html
We had some availability changes over the weekend. Here is the latest -
2010 Denali, West Buttress Expedition Availability:
April 27- May 17: 2 places Available
May 3- 23: FULL
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL (waitlist)
May 31-June 20: FULL (waitlist)
June 2 -June 22: 4 places Available
June 7-June 27: FULL (waitlist)
June 14-July 4: FULL (waitlist)
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
Denali, West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 3 spaces. Contact AMS for details, this is the famed "full" West Rib!
Custom Dates Available
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 6 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Wilderness First Responder Course, 2010
March 6-14: 7 spaces available
WFR Re-certifications, 2010
March 20-22: 8 spaces available
March 27-29: 10 spaces available
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops, 2010
April 10-11: 5 spaces available
There are also sessions in July and August.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 6 days, 2010 Availability
April 16-21: 8 spaces
May 7-12: 8 spaces
June 4-9: 8 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 12 days, 2010 Availability
April 18-29: 6 spaces
May 14-25: 7 spaces
June 11-22: 7 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Things change quickly! Applications show up every day. If you are uncertain of your schedule but you are interested in participating, stay in touch with us: info@climbalaska.org or 907-733-1016. Leave us a message if we don't answer, we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Hope you all enjoyed a day off. Kudos if you put in some volunteer time.
Cheers,
~Julia
The Italian soloist made it up to Base Camp on Saturday, rumor has it he's thinking twice about his plan to dig snow caves for the whole expedition and is wishing he brought a tent. Never underestimate this mountain! (or overestimate yourself)
In other climbing news, the Anchorage Daily news had this feature story about climbing the West Buttress:
http://www.adn.com/3549/story/1096697.html
We had some availability changes over the weekend. Here is the latest -
2010 Denali, West Buttress Expedition Availability:
April 27- May 17: 2 places Available
May 3- 23: FULL
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL (waitlist)
May 31-June 20: FULL (waitlist)
June 2 -June 22: 4 places Available
June 7-June 27: FULL (waitlist)
June 14-July 4: FULL (waitlist)
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
Denali, West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 3 spaces. Contact AMS for details, this is the famed "full" West Rib!
Custom Dates Available
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 6 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Wilderness First Responder Course, 2010
March 6-14: 7 spaces available
WFR Re-certifications, 2010
March 20-22: 8 spaces available
March 27-29: 10 spaces available
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops, 2010
April 10-11: 5 spaces available
There are also sessions in July and August.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 6 days, 2010 Availability
April 16-21: 8 spaces
May 7-12: 8 spaces
June 4-9: 8 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 12 days, 2010 Availability
April 18-29: 6 spaces
May 14-25: 7 spaces
June 11-22: 7 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Things change quickly! Applications show up every day. If you are uncertain of your schedule but you are interested in participating, stay in touch with us: info@climbalaska.org or 907-733-1016. Leave us a message if we don't answer, we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Hope you all enjoyed a day off. Kudos if you put in some volunteer time.
Cheers,
~Julia
Kamis, 15 Januari 2015
Snow Falling In Talkeetna
We have low visibility and about 3" of fresh snow on the ground here in Talkeetna. Temps are very pleasant at 20 degrees above zero. Groomers have been keeping the local cross-country ski trails in great shape. A couple of people who are signed up for a Mountaineering Course made a road trip from Fairbanks to visit and check out the AMS facilities. Thanks for stopping by Dusty & Nick!
It seems quiet in town, but the climbing community has some activity with the first climbers of the year. Japanese photographer Norio Matsumoto is up in the range on his annual expedition for solitude and photography. Today an Italian climber is around town, preparing for a solo winter attempt on Denali; apparently delayed by the weather and enjoying the "Talkeetna Hang".
These are the kind of moments Norio waits for:
Here is what's happening at AMS Headquarters. There have been shifts on the waitlists for the West Buttress, please check in with us on a regular basis to see how things look if you are waiting for a spot to open up. We do occasionally receive unexpected cancellations.
2010 Denali, West Buttress Expedition Availability:
April 27- May 17: 2 places Available
May 3- 23: FULL
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL (waitlist)
May 31-June 20: FULL (waitlist)
June 2 -June 22: 4 places Available
June 7-June 27: FULL (waitlist)
June 14-July 4: FULL (waitlist)
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
Denali, West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 3 spaces. Contact AMS for details!
Custom Dates Available
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 6 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Wilderness First Responder Course, 2010
March 6-14: 8 spaces available
WFR Re-certifications, 2010
March 20-22: 9 spaces available
March 27-29: 11 spaces available
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops, 2010
April 10-11: 5 spaces available
There are also sessions in July and August.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 6 days, 2010 Availability
April 16-21: 8 spaces
May 7-12: 8 spaces
June 4-9: 8 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 12 days, 2010 Availability
April 18-29: 6 spaces
May 14-25: 7 spaces
June 11-22: 7 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Things change quickly! Applications show up every day. If you are uncertain of your schedule but you are interested in participating, stay in touch with us: info@climbalaska.org or 907-733-1016. Leave us a message if we don't answer, we'll be back in the office on Monday.
Cheers,
~Julia
It seems quiet in town, but the climbing community has some activity with the first climbers of the year. Japanese photographer Norio Matsumoto is up in the range on his annual expedition for solitude and photography. Today an Italian climber is around town, preparing for a solo winter attempt on Denali; apparently delayed by the weather and enjoying the "Talkeetna Hang".
These are the kind of moments Norio waits for:
Here is what's happening at AMS Headquarters. There have been shifts on the waitlists for the West Buttress, please check in with us on a regular basis to see how things look if you are waiting for a spot to open up. We do occasionally receive unexpected cancellations.
2010 Denali, West Buttress Expedition Availability:
April 27- May 17: 2 places Available
May 3- 23: FULL
May 10-30: FULL (waitlist)
May 17-June 6: FULL (waitlist)
May 24-June 13: FULL (waitlist)
May 31-June 20: FULL (waitlist)
June 2 -June 22: 4 places Available
June 7-June 27: FULL (waitlist)
June 14-July 4: FULL (waitlist)
June 21-July 11: FULL (waitlist)
Denali, West Rib, 2010 Availability:
May 29-June 18: 3 spaces. Contact AMS for details!
Custom Dates Available
Denali, Upper West Rib, 2010 Availability:
June 5-June 25: 4 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Kahiltna Dome Expedition/Denali Prep Course, 2010 Availability:
June 3-12: 6 spaces
Custom Dates Available
Wilderness First Responder Course, 2010
March 6-14: 8 spaces available
WFR Re-certifications, 2010
March 20-22: 9 spaces available
March 27-29: 11 spaces available
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Workshops, 2010
April 10-11: 5 spaces available
There are also sessions in July and August.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 6 days, 2010 Availability
April 16-21: 8 spaces
May 7-12: 8 spaces
June 4-9: 8 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Alaska Range Mountaineering Courses, 12 days, 2010 Availability
April 18-29: 6 spaces
May 14-25: 7 spaces
June 11-22: 7 spaces
The sessions in July, August & September have availability.
Things change quickly! Applications show up every day. If you are uncertain of your schedule but you are interested in participating, stay in touch with us: info@climbalaska.org or 907-733-1016. Leave us a message if we don't answer, we'll be back in the office on Monday.
Cheers,
~Julia