2014 Expedition Availability

Denali, West Buttress, 21 days, 6 climbers, 2 - 3 guides

April 27 - May 17,     4 spaces available
May 5 - May 25,        5 spaces available
May 9 - May 29,        5 spaces available
May 11 - May 31,       6 spaces available
May 12 - June 1,        5 spaces available
May 19 - June 8,        4 spaces available
May 23 - June 12,      5 spaces available
May 26 - June 15,       1 space available
June 2 - June 22,       3 spaces available
June 9 - June 29,       5 spaces available
June 12 - July 2,         6 spaces available
June 16 - July 6,         6 spaces available
June 23 - July 13,       FULL
June 25 - July 15,       5 spaces available

Denali,  West Rib, 21 days, 4 climbers, 2 guides

June 7 - June 27      2 spaces available

Foraker, Sultana Ridge, 21 days, 4 climbers, 2 guides
May 17 - June 6,     FULL

15-Day Mountaineering Course

Join us on our 15-day mountaineering course

AMS Instructor Melis Coady rappels out of Little Switzerland with student Joseph Bell.

Last year was our first year offering this course where students climbed for 12-days in Little Switzerland on the Pika glacier and then spent 3-days hiking out to the road. Students did a series of 5 rappels with large packs to the granite glacier where they began their 3-day 30-mile cross country trek through the foothills of the Alaska Range with amazing vistas and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Ascending Wildhorse basin from the Granite glacier. Granite spires of Little Switzerland in the background.

Dates: July 8 - 22, 2014

Cost: $3,300

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Students navigate out of this trail-less area with map and compass.

Breathe In the Light

In June of 2012, during the week of the Summer Solstice, filmmakers Bloom and McKinney invited four survivors of sexual assault on an uncommon journey. Led by two Alaska Mountaineering School guides and a certified wilderness therapist, the women trekked in the Alaska Range exploring both internal and external terrain.  During the arc of a week’s hike, four women--strangers united by their shared experiences of trauma--learn safety, judgment, leadership, teamwork, and how to navigate their own personal layers of landscape.

Expeditiion Availability

Denali High Camp

AMS still has spaces for private expeditions for 2015 as well.  Launch dates for small teams (4 or fewer climbers) are available between May 26 and June 8th.

Larger groups should contact AMS directly and we can work it out!

Denali, West Buttress,21 days, $7400, 6 climbers:  2-3 guides.   

April 27 - May 17,    5 places available, lead guide: Nate Opp

May 4 - May 24,         4 places available, lead guide: Larry Holmgren

May 8 - May 28,         5 places available, lead guide: Dustin English

May 11 - May 31,      3 places available, lead guide: Todd Passey

May 15 - June 4,       3 places available, lead guide: Noah Ronczkowski

May 18 - June 7,         3 places available, lead guide:  Dan Corn

May 25 - June 14,       5 places available, lead guide: Todd Tumolo
May 26 - June 19,    FULL: Bruce's custom climb, lead guide: TBA
May 27 - June 16,    FULL: Jim and Christain custom climb, lead guide: TBA

May 29 - June 18,       4 places available, lead guide: Alex Stroud

June 1 - June 21,        4 places available, lead guide: Mark Postle

June 9 - June 29,         3 places available, lead guide: Josh Hoeschen
June 12 - July 2,        0 places available, FULL: lead guide: Mike Hamill
June 15 - July 7,          6 places available, lead guide: Beth Cleary
June 23 - July 13,        5 places available, lead guide: TBA
June 24 - July 14,        6 places available, lead guide: Melis Coady
June 25 - July 15,       3 places available, lead guide: Rob Gowler

We have assigned our lead guides for 2015 Denali West Buttress Expeditions.  Please keep in mind that a lot can happen in the several months so we plan for the best,  but can't absolutely guarantee that the assignments will remain as seen below.


Denali, Full West Rib, 21 days, $8400, 4 climbers: 2 guides
June 3-23, 3 places available

Foraker, Sultana Ridge, 21 days, $ 8400, 4 climbers: 2 guides

May 6 - 26, 4 places available

Denali West Buttress Availibility

Denali, West Buttress

May 10 - May 30     2 spaces available, Guided by Larry Holmgren
May 13 - June 2       4 spaces available
May 20 - June 9       5 spaces available
May 25 - June 14     6 spaces available

May 27 - June 16     5 spaces available, Guided by Mark Postle

June 3 - June 23       1 spaces available, Guided by Todd Passey
June 10 - June 30     FULL , Guided by Mike Hamill
June 14 - July 4        6 spaces available
June 17 - July 7        5 spaces available
June 23 - July 13      6 spaces available
June 27 - July 17      3 spaces available, Guided by Rob Gowler

 

21 Days, $6800, 6 climbers: 2-3 guides

It was a nice day for a wee spin on the bike today from Lundavra to Nevis Range. Riding with Advanced Certificate in Outdoor Leadership students, getting them ready for a three day tour of Ben Nevis next week, we went along the West Highland Way to Glen Nevis, enjoyed some single track into the glen and along the river bank before a really tough climb up the Peat Track. The awesome descent down the side of Cow Hill took us back to the glen then along the Puggy Line to finish with the Blue Adder at Nevis Range.

All the guys did well and are looking forward to the trip next week. It looks like we might get some colder weather with snow on the tops at the end of next week. I really hope so but I don't really want to be out riding in it either!

Friday Update - Complete Details

Greetings! Another Expedition Full!

Denali, West Buttress, 2010 Availability:
April 27-May 17: 5 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: 1 space*
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

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 Rib, 2010 Availability:
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, but the 9-day WFR Course is filling quickly!
Click here for the 2010 Schedule and prices.

Many Custom options are still available. Thinking about Ham & Eggs? The Trolls? 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.

We're enjoying the snow here!
Cheers,
~Julia


The Trolls