Custom Mountaineering Course 6/29/2020: LAUNCH!

AMS launches the first course of 2020 season into the Alaska Range today after carefully re-evaluating how to run programs safely amidst the COVID-19 health crisis. The all ladies' trip headed out late this morning after a short weather delay. They will be on the Pika Glacier, aka Little Switzerland, for the next 11 days, learning all kinds of great mountaineering skills and taking in the views of Mt. Foraker and the other beautiful scenery of rock walls and glacier for miles. We look forward to hearing the stories!

AMS newly renovated Headquarters is seeing some activity after a long lull! Photo by Ops manager Josh Hoeschen: Custom mountaineering course uses a weather day to practice skills such as setting up tents, fixed-line ascension, and knots. 

AMS guide Chelsea Bomba, participant Rebecca Sager, and apprentice Ayla Loper get ready to launch at Talkeetna Air Taxi after a short weather hold. 

2020 course offerings and 2021 Denali dates

2020 Mountaineering Courses: July availability

12-Day Mountaineering $3,950 Maximum team size: 9 students,3 instructors

July 15–26 (4 spots available)

COVID-19 information: Current travel mandates for the State of Alaska

Pika glacier sweet views: photo by AMS guide Nate Emerson 

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Photo from up high on Denali's West Buttress route, by AMS guide Mike Gardner 

2021 Denali Expeditions:

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

2020 course offerings and 2021 Denali Expedition dates

2020 Mountaineering Courses: July availability

12-Day Mountaineering $3,950 Maximum team size: 9 students,3 instructors

July 15–26 (4 spots available)

COVID-19 information: Current travel mandates for the State of Alaska

Pika glacier sweet views: photo by AMS guide Nate Emerson 

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Photo from up high on Denali's West Buttress route, by AMS guide Mike Gardner 

2021 Denali Expeditions:

2021 Expedition price, TBD 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- 1 spot available 
May 17 – June 7, 2021- 6 spots available 
May 20 – June 10, 2021- 4 spots available 
May 24 – June 14, 2021- 1 spot available 
May 31– June 21, 2021- 2 spots available 
June 3 – 24, 2021- 4 spots available 
June 7 – 28, 2021 -1 spot left
June 14 – July 5, 2021 -5 spots available 
June 17 – July 8, 2021- 6 spots available 

Local Talkeetna, AK Happenings

Alaska Mountaineering School unequivocally supports justice for all.

Local radio station coverage of youth organized rally: KTNA

Photos by sarahannlorethphotography.com 

2020 course options and 2021 Denali Expedition dates

2020 Mountaineering Courses: July availability

12-Day Mountaineering $3,950 Maximum team size: 9 students,3 instructors

July 15–26 (1 spot available)

COVID-19 information: Current travel mandates for the State of Alaska

Pika glacier sweet views: photo by AMS guide Nate Emerson 

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The ravens are probably wondering where all the candy bars left by climbers are in 2020. 

2021 Denali Expeditions:

2021 Expedition price, TBD 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- 1 spot available 
May 17 – June 7, 2021- 6 spots available 
May 20 – June 10, 2021- 4 spots available 
May 24 – June 14, 2021- 4 spots available 
May 31– June 21, 2021- 2 spots available 
June 3 – 24, 2021- 4 spots available 
June 7 – 28, 2021 -1 spot left
June 14 – July 5, 2021 -5 spots available 
June 17 – July 8, 2021- 6 spots available