Tuesday, December 22, 2020

HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE - & - 2021 Availability Update

Happy Winter Solstice from Alaska! 

16,200' ridge on Denali's West Buttress

2021 DENALI EXPEDITION AVAILABILITY:

May 6 – 27, 2021- 5 spots available 
May 10 – 31, 2021- 2 spots available 
May 13 – June 3, 2021- 1 spot available 
May 17 – June 7, 2021- FULL
May 20 – June 10, 2021-  1 spot available 
May 24 – June 14, 2021-  FULL 
May 31– June 21, 2021- FULL 
June 3 – 24, 2021- FULL 
June 7 – 28, 2021 -  FULL 
June 14 – July 5, 2021 - 3 spots available 
June 17 – July 8, 2021- 5 spots available 

2021 Expedition price, $11,000 USD per person includes a high level of professionalism, small team size with 6 climbers and 3 guides, Denali National Park Denali registration and climber fees, Pre-Climb: two nights Talkeetna Lodging, Ground Transport Anchorage to Talkeetna, and much, much more.

YES! All courses still have availability, but they too are filling up faster than usual. If climbing Denali or other big snowy, glaciated mountain adventures is in your future  - join us for some Alaska Range learning and training in 2021.

Contact AMS with ANY QUESTIONS and more information. 

Our thorough expedition application process takes a few days for reviews and personal phone calls.

Find application materials on our website or email us and we will send them to you.

Summer fun at Alaska Mountaineering School


Wednesday, December 9, 2020

2021 Denali, West Buttress Expedition- Availability Update

11,000' camp on Denali's West Buttress - great snow here for making walls to protect us and our gear. Photo: Tom Torkelson

Happy December everyone. We hope this blog post finds you and your family healthy and happy. 

 Below you will find the remaining climber positions still available for 2021 teams.  We have had lots of interest over the past few weeks, as people are making plans for the future. We hope the time is right to give yourself or loved ones the gift of climbing and adventuring in the Alaska Range in 2021.

Contact AMS with ANY QUESTIONS and more information. 

Our careful application process takes a few days for reviews and personal phone calls.

Find application materials on our website or email us and we will send them to you.


2021 DENALI EXPEDITION AVAILABILITY:

May 6 – 27, 2021- 5 spots available 
May 10 – 31, 2021- 6 spots available 
May 13 – June 3, 2021- 1 spot available 
May 17 – June 7, 2021- FULL
May 20 – June 10, 2021- FULL 
May 24 – June 14, 2021-  FULL 
May 31– June 21, 2021- FULL 
June 3 – 24, 2021- FULL 
June 7 – 28, 2021 -  FULL 
June 14 – July 5, 2021 - 3 spots available 
June 17 – July 8, 2021- 5 spots available 

2021 Expedition price, $11,000 USD per person includes a high level of professionalism, small team size with 6 climbers and 3 guides, Denali National Park Denali registration and climber fees, Pre-Climb: two nights Talkeetna Lodging, Ground Transport Anchorage to Talkeetna, and much, much more.


YES! All courses still have availability, but they too are filling up faster than usual. If climbing Denali or other big snowy, glaciated mountain adventures is in your future  - join us for some Alaska Range learning and training in 2021.

AMS' 12 Day Mountaineering Course, Alaska Range photo: Colby Coombs




Friday, November 6, 2020

2021 Denali Availability - Update - November 6, 2020

From camp: View of Denali's South Face at Kahiltna Basecamp



All of us at AMS are very pleased with the fantastic 2021 climbers that are signed up so far on AMS teams. As you can see below - we do have some positions still available - join us! Contact AMS with ANY QUESTIONS and more information. 

Our careful application process takes a few days for reviews and personal phone calls.

Find application materials on our website or email us and we will send them to you.

2021 DENALI EXPEDITION AVAILABILITY:

May 6 – 27, 2021- 5 spots available 
May 10 – 31, 2021- 5 spots available 
May 13 – June 3, 2021- 1 spot available 
May 17 – June 7, 2021- FULL
May 20 – June 10, 2021- FULL 
May 24 – June 14, 2021-  FULL 
May 31– June 21, 2021- FULL 
June 3 – 24, 2021- FULL 
June 7 – 28, 2021 -  FULL 
June 14 – July 5, 2021 - 5 spots available 
June 17 – July 8, 2021- 5 spots available 

2021 Expedition price, $11,000 USD per person includes a high level of professionalism, small team size with 6 climbers and 3 guides, Denali National Park Denali registration and climber fees, Pre-Climb: two nights Talkeetna Lodging, Ground Transport Anchorage to Talkeetna, and much, much more.


YES! All courses still have availability, but they too are filling up! if Denali or other big mountain adventures is in your future  - join us for some Alaska Range learning and training in 2021!

Friday, October 30, 2020

HAPPY HALLOWEEN - Denali 2021 Expedition availability update


All of our rooms have mountain views.... photo: AMS Collection

 2021 Denali Expedition Availability:

May 6 – 27, 2021- 4 spots available 
May 10 – 31, 2021- 5 spots available 
May 13 – June 3, 2021- 1 spot available 
May 17 – June 7, 2021- 1 spot available 
May 20 – June 10, 2021- FULL 
May 24 – June 14, 2021-  FULL 
May 31– June 21, 2021- FULL 
June 3 – 24, 2021- FULL 
June 7 – 28, 2021 -  FULL 
June 14 – July 5, 2021 - 5 spots available 
June 17 – July 8, 2021- 5 spots available 

2021 Expedition price, $11,000 USD per person includes a high level of professionalism, small team size with 6 climbers and 3 guides, Denali National Park Denali registration and climber fees, Pre-Climb: two nights Talkeetna Lodging, Ground Transport Anchorage to Talkeetna, and much, much more.

We have well-qualified climbers signed on to join AMS 2021 Denali Teams for next season, all serious about training and making the most of it. - 

Please make your plan and get your dates while you still can.

Our careful application process takes a few days for reviews and personal phone calls.

Find application materials on our website or email us for more information!

YES! All courses still have availability, but they too are filling up! if Denali or other big mountain adventures is in your future  - join us for some Alaska Range learning and training in 2021!

Sunday, October 25, 2020

2021 Denali Expedition Availability

AMS climber selfie in the winds on the 16,000' ridge. 

Some amazing and well-qualified climbers have been signed on to join AMS 2021 Denali Teams this week - make your plan and get your dates while you still can! Our careful application process takes a few days for reviews and personal phone calls.

 2021 Denali Expedition Availability:

May 6 – 27, 2021- 4 spots available 
May 10 – 31, 2021- 5 spots available 
May 13 – June 3, 2021- 1 spot available 
May 17 – June 7, 2021- 2 spots available 
May 20 – June 10, 2021- FULL 
May 24 – June 14, 2021-  FULL 
May 31– June 21, 2021- FULL 
June 3 – 24, 2021- 1 spot available 
June 7 – 28, 2021 -  FULL 
June 14 – July 5, 2021 - 5 spots available 
June 17 – July 8, 2021- 5 spots available 

2021 Expedition price, $11,000 USD per person includes a high level of professionalism, small team size with 6 climbers and 3 guides, Denali National Park Denali registration and climber fees, Pre-Climb: two nights Talkeetna Lodging, Ground Transport Anchorage to Talkeetna, and much, much more.

Find application materials on our website or email us for more information!

YES! All courses still have availability, but they too are filling up! if Denali or other big mountain adventures is in your future  - join us for some Alaska Range learning and training in 2021!

Friday, October 16, 2020

2021 Denali Availability Update

2021 is coming in quick and we are so, so ready. Just like everyone else on the planet.  AMS Denali expeditions have seen some new enrollments and transfers this week. Check out the details below!

20,000' Summit Ridge, early May AMS custom climb - photo: Josh Hoeschen


A few places remain for qualified climbers in midseason Denali expeditions next summer. Contact us for more information and soon to get your first choice of dates to begin your AMS climb.

 2021 Denali Expedition Availability:

May 6 – 27, 2021- 5 spots available 
May 10 – 31, 2021- 6 spots available 
May 13 – June 3, 2021- 1 spot available 
May 17 – June 7, 2021- 3 spots available 
May 20 – June 10, 2021- FULL 
May 24 – June 14, 2021-  FULL 
May 31– June 21, 2021- FULL 
June 3 – 24, 2021- 1 spot available 
June 7 – 28, 2021 - 2 spots available
June 14 – July 5, 2021 - 5 spots available 
June 17 – July 8, 2021- 6 spots available 

2021 Expedition price, $11,000 USD per person includes a high level of professionalism, small team size with 6 climbers and 3 guides, Denali National Park Denali registration and climber fees, Pre-Climb: two nights Talkeetna Lodging, Ground Transport Anchorage to Talkeetna, and much, much more.


Tuesday, October 6, 2020

2021 Denali and Course Availability Update

Teamwork makes the dreamwork - contact AMS to see if you have the experience to join us on Denali for a climb of a lifetime in 2021- the time is now!



We are so pleased with the strong climbers we have signed up and we look forward to meeting all of you in the spring. Denali Expeditions for 2021 are expected to fill before mid - November 2020, send in your AMS Application and Expedition Questionnaire soon to get your desired launch date. We will contact you and discuss the mountain and training prior to processing your deposit. Denali is a big commitment and we want you to be well informed and ready.  

2021 Denali Expedition Availability:

May 6 – 27, 2021- 5 spots available 
May 10 – 31, 2021- 6 spots available 
May 13 – June 3, 2021- 1 spot available 
May 17 – June 7, 2021- 3 spots available 
May 20 – June 10, 2021- 1 spot available 
May 24 – June 14, 2021-  FULL 
May 31– June 21, 2021- FULL 
June 3 – 24, 2021- FULL
June 7 – 28, 2021 - 2 spots available
June 14 – July 5, 2021 - 6 spots available 
June 17 – July 8, 2021- 6 spots available 

2021 Expedition price, $11,000 USD per person includes: high level of professionalism, small team size with 6 climbers and 3 guides, Denali National Park Denali registration and climber fees, Pre-Climb: 2 nights Talkeetna Lodging, Ground Transport Anchorage to Talkeetna, and much, much more.




Currently, we have availability on all scheduled courses, spaces on courses are filling up earlier than normal for 2021. We are happy to be here for you and we look forward to being in the mountains with you. 

 April 7–13-  4 spots available

April 28–May  -  4 spots available

June 2–13 - 6 spots available

April 21–May 2 - 6 spots available
May 5–16  -  6 spots available
June 16–27 -  8 spots available
July 2–13 - 9 spots available
July 15–26 - 9 spots available

April 28–May 3 -  3 spots available
May 12–17 -  9 spots available
July 7–12 - 9 spots available



Adventure is what we do at Alaska Mountaineering School









Wednesday, September 16, 2020

2021 Denali Expedition Availability

 We are thrilled that so many qualified climbers are planning ahead for 2021 expeditions. Keep up the training and the motivation everyone!

2021 Denali Expeditions:

2021 Expedition price, $11,000 USD per person includes: high level of professionalism, small team size with 6 climbers and 3 guides, Denali National Park Denali registration and climber fees, Pre-Climb: 2 nights Talkeetna Lodging, Ground Transport Anchorage to Talkeetna, and much, much more.

Denali Expeditions for 2021 are expected to fill before mid - November 2020, send in your AMS Application and Expedition Questionnaire soon to get your desired launch date. We will contact you and discuss the mountain and training prior to processing your deposit. Denali is a big commitment and we want you to be well informed and ready. 


May 6 – 27, 2021- 6 spots available 
May 10 – 31, 2021- 6 spots available 
May 13 – June 3, 2021- FULL
May 17 – June 7, 2021- 4 spots available 
May 20 – June 10, 2021- 2 spots available 
May 24 – June 14, 2021-  FULL 
May 31– June 21, 2021- FULL
June 3 – 24, 2021- FULL
June 7 – 28, 2021 - 2 spots available
June 14 – July 5, 2021 - 6 spots available 
June 17 – July 8, 2021- 6 spots available 

Pre-Denali expedition gear check and packing at AMS HQ, in Talkeetna, AK

Our camp at 11,000' Denali, West Buttress


Descending on Denali in the weather and with full loads. Approx 12,000'


Thursday, August 27, 2020

2021 Expedition Availability

 



2021 Denali Expeditions:

2021 Expedition price, $11,000 USD per person includes Denali National Park Denali registration and climber fees, Pre-Climb: 2 nights Talkeetna Lodging, Ground Transport Anchorage to Talkeetna and much more.


May 6 – 27, 2021- 6 spots available 
May 10 – 31, 2021- 6 spots available 
May 13 – June 3, 2021- FULL
May 17 – June 7, 2021- 6 spots available 

May 20 – June 10, 2021- 2 spots available 
May 24 – June 14, 2021-  FULL 
May 31– June 21, 2021- FULL
June 3 – 24, 2021- FULL
June 7 – 28, 2021 - 2 spots left
June 14 – July 5, 2021 - 6 spots available 
June 17 – July 8, 2021- 6 spots available 

Thursday, August 20, 2020

2021 Expedition Availability

 

Preparing Camp walls at 17k, "team work makes the dream work!" Photo by AMS guide Rob Gowler


2021 Denali Expeditions:

2021 Expedition price, $11,000 USD per person includes Denali National Park Denali registration and climber fees, Pre-Climb: 2 nights Talkeetna Lodging, Ground Transport Anchorage to Talkeetna and much more.


May 6 – 27, 2021- 6 spots available 
May 10 – 31, 2021- 6 spots available 
May 13 – June 3, 2021- FULL
May 17 – June 7, 2021- 6 spots available 

May 20 – June 10, 2021- 2 spots available 
May 24 – June 14, 2021-  FULL 
May 31– June 21, 2021- pending FULL
June 3 – 24, 2021- 2 (Pending) spots available 
June 7 – 28, 2021 -1 spot left
June 14 – July 5, 2021 - 6 spots available 
June 17 – July 8, 2021- 6 spots available 

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Mountaineering Course, 7/15-7/26, 2020: Trip Photos

Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts of Talkeetna Air Taxi's owner Paul landing on the Eldridge Glacier for pick up. 

The 12-day Mountaineering Course had a full value experience on the Eldridge Glacier full of a variety of weather, skills learned, and an all-around good time. Enjoy these amazing and high quality photos taken by AMS guides Eric Roberts and Colby Coombs! 


Local Talkeetnan Bailey M. enjoying her "backyard" of the Alaska Range. Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts

Peak Ascent, Eldridge Glacier, photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts


Skills practice, ascending out of a crevasse, photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts


Heading back to camp after exploring the surrounding peaks. Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts

Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts

Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts

Crevasse rescue skill practice: putting those knots to use! Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts

Skills practice: Ascending out of a crevasse. Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts


Talkeetna local Elliot H. perfecting the backcountry pancake! Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts

Knowing how to cook and melt snow for water while snow camping is an essential skill all the students learn. Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts

Wouldn't be the Alaska Range without some stormy weather. Great mountaineering practice for gear placement and making a bomber camp ahead of time so you can sleep soundly no matter the weather.  Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts

The crew having a good time up high. Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts

Kim practicing arresting a crevasse fall, Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts


Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts

Matt taking in the scenery. Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts

Self-arrest practice, Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts

Colby demonstrating how to self-arrest. Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts

Skill: Snowpack assessment, Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Eric Roberts


Bailey and Matt enjoying the top out of a climb in the Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Colby Coombs

Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Colby Coombs


Eldridge Glacier, Photo by AMS guide Colby Coombs 

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