Expedition Availability for 2027

Now is the time to apply and start training for your expedition in the Alaska Range

16K Ridge with tiny 14K camp in the middle of the photo. Mount Foraker on the right.

Denali / McKinley, West Buttress

Expedition price includes NPS special use and entrance fees, two nights of lodging in Talkeetna

pre-climb, and ground transport between Anchorage and Talkeetna.

$13,200, 22 days 

Maximum: 6 climbers, 3 guides  

May 10 - May 31 - Available

May 13 - June 3 - 4 spaces left

May 20 - June 10 - 4 spaces left

May 24 - June 14 - FULL

June 1 - June 22 - 3 spaces left

June 3 - June 24, All Women, 4 spaces left

June 7 - June 28 - 4 spaces left

June 15 - July 6 - Available

June 17 - July 8 - Available

Efficiency with food and fuel does not mean you have to have substandard meals on our programs. We serve up some yummy food to keep you going. A well fed climber is a happy climber.

Kahiltna Peaks Expedition

$6,800, 10 days

Maximum 4 climbers, 2 guides

April 9 - 18 - 2 spaces available

Climbers on the Kahiltna Peaks expedition in 2025.

Denali / McKinley Expeditions are Filling

 It's time to apply to join one of our scheduled Denali Expeditions. 

1. Sign up Now

2. Train Hard all Winter

3. Show up in the Best Shape of your life

4. Have an Incredible Experience 

5. Return Home with Unforgettable Memories

Climbers descending the ridge below 17K, June 2026

Denali / McKinley, West Buttress

Expedition price includes NPS special use and entrance fees, two nights of lodging in Talkeetna

pre-climb, and ground transport between Anchorage and Talkeetna.

$13,200, 22 days 

Maximum: 6 climbers, 3 guides  

May 10 - May 31

May 13 - June 3 

May 20 - June 10 - 4 spaces left

May 24 - June 14 - 3 spaces left

June 1 - June 22 - 3 spaces left

June 3 - June 24, All Women

June 7 - June 28

June 15 - July 6

June 17 - July 8

Climbers in the kitchen tent at 14K camp awaiting a yummy breakfast, June 2026.

2027 SCHEDULE is ready for booking!

Our 2026 season is a wrap, and it's time for you to book your 2027 adventure. We have a full slate of courses and climbs and offer plenty of custom options as well. Reach out for more information: info@climbalaska.org.

                              

The Alaska Range from Talkeetna - July 29, 2026

Denali / McKinley, West Buttress 

$13,200*, 22 days 

Maximum: 6 climbers, 3 guides 

May 10 - May 31 

May 13 - June 3 

May 20 - June 10 

May 24 - June 14 

June 1 - June 22 

June 7 - June 28 

June 15 - July 6 

June 17 - July 8 

Denali / McKinley, West Buttress 

Women’s Expedition 

$13,200*, 22 days 

Maximum: 6 climbers, 3 guides 

June 3 - June 24 

*The expedition price includes NPS special use and entrance fees, two nights of lodging in Talkeetna pre-climb, and ground transport between Anchorage and Talkeetna. 

 Mountaineering Courses 

12-Day Mountaineering 

$5,400 Maximum: 9 students, 3 instructors 

April 17 - 28 

May 2 - 13 

June 5 - 16 

June 19 - 30 

July 2 - 13 

September 1 - 12 

7-Day Mountaineering 

$3950 Maximum: 9 students, 3 instructors 

May 9 - 15 

June 13 - 19, All Women 

June 27 - July 3 

July 11 - 17 

 Ski Mountaineering 

$4,800, 7 days Maximum: 6 skiers, 2 guides 

April 6 - 12 

May 1-7 

Alpine Rock Climbing Course 

$5,900, 8 Days 

2 students, 1 instructor 

June 20 - 27 

Denali Prep 

$5,400, 10 days 

Maximum: 9 students, 3 instructors 

May 19 - 28 

June 6 - 15

 Skills Intensive Workshops 

Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue 

Talkeetna, AMS HQ - $675, 2 days 

Maximum: 8 students, 2 instructors 

April 3 - 4 

6 Day Course Returns

The 6-Day Mountaineering Course led by Simon Frez-Albrecht, Nick Bakken-French, and Kiana Potter has returned to Talkeetna. The team had a fabulous time in the Alaska Range. They made the wise decision to come out last night due to incoming weather. It is raining hard in Talkeetna this morning and probably snowing in the Range. It is "socked in," and planes are not flying today.

The group spent the night in Talkeetna and are holding class here this morning, reviewing skills and putting away gear.

Sounds like it was an amazing course with lots learned and new friends made. 

Some of the team this morning, enjoying real chairs, fresh coffee, and fruit.

A few photos from their time on the Pika Glacier...

A stunning setting for their camp.

Ice climbing!

Home sweet home and nice enough to have an open kitchen.

AMS Pika Glacier Update- July 6, 2026

AMS students practicing crevasse rescues.

6-Day Mountaineering Course led by Simon Frez-Albrecht, Nick Bakken, French, and Kiana Potter spent yesterday enjoying the new snow and practicing important glacier skills.  Every student had an opportunity to pull off a crevasse rescue!  

Today, with beautiful conditions on the Pika Glacier, the group made moves down glacier to climb some rock!

Sunny days and warm temps mean more rock to climb!

Happy Independence Day - and Update from the Pika Glacier!

 6-Day Mountaineering Course led by Simon Frez-Albrecht, Nick Bakken, French, and Kiana Potter is doing very well. They are all settled in on the Pika Glacier and awoke to snow falling and worked in camp, building snow anchors and haul systems. The sun came out in the afternoon, and they trekked to a pass between peaks called the Troll and Throne. They are outside "grilling", celebrating the 4th of July!

Camp views on the Pika Glacier

Kitchen confidential set up.

Off to the Airport

6-Day Mountaineering Course participants practiced fixed-line ascension and had the team photo shoot, and then headed to the airport for their flight to the Pika Glacier. They will spend this evening building camp and learning how to use Whisperlight backpacking stoves to cook dinner for themselves. They have a lot of learning and fun to accomplish in the next five days.

Instructor Simon, Students: Tom, Ethan, Kamal, Julia, Marie, Meredith, Kat, and Instructors Nick and horizontal Kiana

Jump Shot!