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Programs matching location:
"Alaska" |
| 7 Summits Training Courses |
| Varies - based on program or ascent |
Beginner to Advanced |
Varies - based on program or ascent |
Year Round |
| Comprehensive training program guidelines for those interested in specific training for climbing the 7 highest summits on each continent. |
| Alaska Mountaineering - Denali Prep |
| 6 Days |
Beginner & Intermediate |
Alaska Range |
April - June |
| Learn all the skills of snow and ice climbing used in modern alpine mountaineering and get a great introduction to expedition climbing, along with the opportunity to ascend several beautiful peaks in the heart of the Alaska Range. |
| Alaska Range Ascents |
| 8-22 days |
All |
Central Alaska Range |
April through June |
| The Central Alaska Range is home to some of the most spectacular and challenging peaks in the world. Modern alpinism and old school mountaineering take place side by side in this incredible range and ascents can be planned for all skill levels. |
| Denali Expedition - Cassin Ridge |
| 21 Days |
Very Difficult |
Alaska Range |
May - June |
| Steep snow, sustained ice climbing, and rock up to 5.7 combine to make the Cassin Ridge one of the most sought after big mountain alpine climbs in the world. |
| Denali Expedition - West Buttress |
| 21 Days |
Intermediate |
Alaska Range |
May - July |
| Over the course of 21 days, we establish 4 camps ranging from 7,800 to 17,200 feet on the West Buttress of the tallest mountain in North America, Denali. |
| Denali Expedition - West Rib |
| 22 Days |
Difficult |
Alaska Range |
May - June |
| This is a beautiful three-mile-long ridge with a 9000-foot vertical rise. The Rib is a very attractive challenge for strong intermediate and advanced alpinists heading for the top of North America. |
| St. Elias Range Alpine Mountaineering and First Ascents |
| 14 Days |
Beginner & Intermediate |
St. Elias Range, AK |
May - August |
| Beginners acquire skills to be a rope team leader on moderate glacial terrain and intermediate climbers review snow and ice techniques, protective systems, and crevasse rescue. All participants attempt first ascents at a beginner or intermediate level. |
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