Let it snow!

It's snowing in Talkeetna and we are excited about that.  More snow means a longer ski season here in Talkeetna and better climbing conditions in the Alaska Range.

Spaces are filling up, so sign up now while you still can... 2014 is going to be a really fun season to climb with AMS.

See you this summer!

AMS Team at 12, 000' feet and in Beautiful light on Denali's West Buttress route

Denali, West Buttress, 21 days, 6 climbers, 2 - 3 guides, $7000

April 27 - May 17, 2 climber positions available, Guide: Dan Corn

May 5 - May 25 , FULL, Guide: Leighan Falley

May 9 - May 29, 2 climber positions available, Guide: Wes Bunch

May 11 - May 31, 6 climber positions available, Guide: TBA

May 12 - June 1, 3 climber positions available, Guide: Mark Postle

May 23 - June 12, 3 climber positions available, Guide: Nate Opp
May 25- June 14, FULL Custom Expedition,  Guide: TBA

May 26 - June 15, FULL Guide: Alex Stroud

May 26 - June 15, FULL Custom Expedition, Guide: Forest Wagner
May 27 - June 16, FULL Custom Expedition Guide: Mike Janes

June 2 - June 22,  2 climber positions available, Guide: Nick D'Alessio
June 8 - June 28, FULL Custom Expedition, Guide: Mark Postle
June 8 - June 28, FULL Custom Expedition, Guide: Colby Coombs 

June 12 - July 2, 1 climber position available, Guide: Mike Hamill

June 16 - July 6, FULL Guide: Todd Tumolo

June 22 - July 12, FULL Custom Expedition, Guide: TBA

June 23 - July 13, FULL Custom  Expedition, Guide: Melis Coady

June 25 - July 15, 1 climber positions available, Guide: Rob Gowler

Denali,  West Rib, 21 days, 4 climbers, 2 guides, $8200

June 3 - June 23, 2 climber positions available, Guide: Todd Passey

Denali, Traverse West Buttress - Wonder Lake, 25 days, 4 climber, 2 guides, $ contact AMS
May 26 - June 19, 2 spaces available, Guide: Dustin English

Foraker, Sultana Ridge, 21 days, 4 climbers, 2 guides, $8200

May 17 - June 6, 1 climber position available, Guide: Melis Coady 

Mt. Hunter, West Ridge,  14 days, 4 climbers: 2 guides, $ custom
May 3 - May 16 (FULL), Guide: Nate Opp

 

View from the AMS camp at 14,200' on Denali's West Buttress Route.  This photo shows Mt. Foraker enveloped in high wind lenticular clouds.

Expedition Availability

It is a beautiful sunny day here in Talkeetna,  this weather reminds us that soon we will be busy with climbers.  We hope you will join us this season!

Denali, West Buttress, 21 days, 6 climbers, 2 - 3 guides, $7000

April 27 - May 17, 2 climber positions available, Guide: Dan Corn

May 3 - May 23, FULL, Custom Expedition
May 5 - May 25, FULL, positions available, Guide: Leighan Falley

May 9 - May 29, 2 climber positions available, Guide: Wes Bunch

May 11 - May 31, 6 climber positions available

May 12 - June 1, 3 climber positions available, Guide: Mark Postle

May 23 - June 12, 3climber positions available, Guide: Nate Opp
May 25- June 14, FULL Custom Expedition

May 26 - June 15, FULL Guide: Dustin English

May 26 - June 15, FULL Custom Expedition, Guide: Forest Wagner
May 27 - June 16, FULL Custom Expedition Guide: Mike Janes

June 2 - June 22,  2 climber positions available, Guide: Nick D'Alessio
June 8 - June 28, FULL Custom Expedition, Guide: Mark Postle
June 8 - June 28, FULL Custom Expedition, Guide: Colby Coombs 
June 9 - June 29, FULL

June 12 - July 2, 2 climber positions available, Guide: Mike Hamill

June 16 - July 6, 1 climber positions available Guide: Todd Tumolo

June 22 - July 12, FULL Custom Expedition

June 23 - July 13, FULL Custom  Expedition, Guide: Melis Coady

June 25 - July 15, 1 climber positions available, Guide: Rob Gowler

Denali,  West Rib, 21 days, 4 climbers, 2 guides, $8200

June 3 - June 23, 2 climber positions available, Guide: Todd Passey

Foraker, Sultana Ridge, 21 days, 4 climbers, 2 guides, $8200

May 17 - June 6, 1 climber position available, Guide: Melis Coady

Denali Traverse Expedition

We are gearing up for a great climbing season.   We are strongly considering adding a Denali Traverse expedition to our schedule this season,  this will be highly efficient team of  4 climbers with 2 to 3 AMS guides.  The dates are May 24 - June 15, 2014.  The cost is $8,000 per person.  We already have 2 very committed team members and are looking for 2 more to round out the team.  This is an opportunity of a lifetime.

The expedition will climb the West Buttress of Denali, and finish at Wonder Lake.  We are looking for team members who are in excellent physical condition and have climbed steep mountaineering routes, that require roped glacier travel, winter snow camping, extensive use of an ice axe and crampons.  Tying knots, coiling ropes and belaying should be second nature.  For the safety of the entire team you need to know how to immediately arrest a fall on a steep slope with pack.  Expect to crampon with a 60+ pound pack on steep slopes.  This climb requires incredible commitment, physical and mental strength and a deep desire to complete the goal.  This is rarely climbed due to the remote wilderness qualities of the North Side of Denali and the hard work it requires.  This expedition is a guide favorite and we would love to climb it this season with a strong team.

If you fit these requirements , we would love to have you join us on our 2014 of Denali.

To apply please send us a completed AMS application and expedition questionnaire, we will review it and enroll you or contact you with questions.  Time is of the essence, we will decide if this is a go within the next couple of weeks.

Our two other technical climbs also have availability.

Foraker,  May 17 - June 6,  1 space

West Rib, June 3 - 23,  2 spaces

2014 Expedtion Update, lots of changes.

We hope to climb with you this season! We still have a some availability for custom expeditions and on our scheduled big mountain Alaska Range Expeditions, NOW is the time to sign up.

Denali's West Buttress Route, an excellent 3 weeks of climbing.

Denali, West Buttress, 21 days, 6 climbers, 2 - 3 guides, $7000

April 27 - May 17, 2 climber positions available, Guide: Dan Corn

May 3 - May 23, FULL, Custom Expedition
May 5 - May 25, 3 climber positions available, Guide: Leighan Falley

May 9 - May 29, 2 climber positions available, Guide: Wes Bunch

May 11 - May 31, 6 climber positions available

May 12 - June 1, 3 climber positions available, Guide: Mark Postle

May 23 - June 12, 4 climber positions available, Guide: Nate Opp
May 25- June 14, FULL Custom Expedition

May 26 - June 15, FULL Guide: Dustin English

May 26 - June 15, FULL Custom Expedition, Guide: Forest Wagner
May 27 - June 16, FULL Custom Expedition

June 2 - June 22,  2 climber positions available, Guide: Nick D'Alessio
June 8 - June 28, FULL Custom Expedition, Guide: Mark Postle
June 8 - June 28, FULL Custom Expedition, Guide: Colby Coombs 
May 9 - June 29, FULL

June 12 - July 2, 2 climber positions available, Guide: Mike Hamill

June 16 - July 6, 4 climber positions available

June 22 - July 12, FULL Custom Expedition

June 23 - July 13, FULL Custom  Expedition, Guide: Melis Coady

June 25 - July 15, 1 climber positions available, Guide: Rob Gowler

Denali,  West Rib, 21 days, 4 climbers, 2 guides, $8200

June 3 - June 23, 3 climber positions available, Guide: Todd Passey

Foraker, Sultana Ridge, 21 days, 4 climbers, 2 guides, $8200

May 17 - June 6, 1 climber positions available, Guide: Melis Coady 

Please note that lead guide positions are secured as best as possible, but changes can occur due to injury, illness, or other things beyond AMS' control. Rest assured, that if a change occurs, AMS guides are a highly skilled collective of professionals in their field.

View from AMS camp at 11,000' on Denali's West Buttress Route

Sunshine, flip flops and unpacking after climbing in the AK Range at AMS HQ, pizza and watermelon are the next steps...