Expedition Availability

McKinley/Denali Expedition price includes NPS climber fees ($465.00), 2 nights of Talkeetna lodging pre-climb, and ground transport between Anchorage and Talkeetna.

McKinley / Denali, West Buttress

$12,700, 22 days  

Maximum: 6 climbers, 3 guides  

There is space available on all of our expeditions.

May 7 - May 28

May 14 - June 4 

May 21 - June 11, one space left!

May 25 - June 15    

June 2 - June 23

June 4 - June 25, Women's Expedition, 3 spaces available

June 8 - June 29

June 11 - July 2

June 15 - July 6

Custom Denali Expeditions are also available.

Link to Application: Expedition Application

Heading Up!

Kahiltna Peaks Expedition

$6,700, 10 days

4 climbers, 2 guides - Two spaces available

April 11 - 20

Kahiltna Peaks are accessed from the Denali Kahiltna Basecamp.

In 2016, the National Park Service did a patrol on the Kahiltna Peaks. Read their story here: https://www.nps.gov/dena/blogs/kahiltna-peaks-patrol-report.htm

For this climb you will need the following prerequisites:

This expedition requires excellent mental and physical condition. You must be comfortable climbing and camping in exposed and steep locations, be able to carry a 50lb pack while pulling a 40lb sled and be comfortable camping in a remote wilderness mountain environment. You must arrive with a prior knowledge of climbing knots, roped belaying, and rappelling techniques. 

Link to Application: Expedition Application

Call or email us: 907-733-1016 | info@climbalaska.org

Mountain Guide Course

Denali /McKinley Mountain Guide Course

8 days - $4,400, 6 students, 2 instructors 

April 22 - April 29, 2026

Thinking about a career in mountaineering?  Take this course to understand and learn what it takes to be a guide on Denali (McKinley). 

This advanced course will cover technical, medical, and expedition management, as well as leadership, communication, teaching, and problem-solving. All necessary skills to successfully guide Denali (Mt. McKinley). This course is staffed with AMS’ most experienced instructors who have guided Denali over 40 times.

Topics Covered:

• Glacier travel and navigation
• Glaciology and glacier hazards discussion
• Gear and rigging for crevasse rescue
• Self-arresting a fall
• Snow anchors: mechanics and hands-on building
• Haul systems: Physics and hands-on building
• Selecting and building a stormproof campsite
• Tent set up, cooking: in all weather conditions 
• Snow camping: Staying warm, dry, and hydrated
• Group dynamics and expedition behavior
• Each evening there is a discussion topic such as teaching techniques and setting expedition behavior and boundaries.

Instructors:

AMS instructors are unique professionals who love the mountains of Alaska and have a gift for climbing, teaching, and mountain guiding. They have a wealth of experience in the Alaska Range, as well as teaching mountaineering progressions, are familiar with altitude-related problems, extreme weather, and know how to set the pace for a successful expedition. All our staff members have mountain rescue, avalanche safety, and wilderness medical training. Their knowledge of the natural and climbing history of the area and personal stories of climbing in Alaska will add immensely to any program.

Prerequisites:

This is an advanced course and requires each participant to have prior climbing experience. Three years of roped rock and ice climbing, familiar with building anchors, snow and ice climbing, and self-arrest. Participants must have Avalanche 1 training. Each person must read and understand the information in the Illustrated Guide to Crevasse Rescue. This book will be sent to you upon enrollment.

Expedition Availability

 McKinley/Denali Expedition price includes NPS climber fees, 2 nights of Talkeetna lodging pre-climb, and ground transport between Anchorage and Talkeetna.

McKinley / Denali, West Buttress

$12,700, 22 days  

Maximum: 6 climbers, 3 guides  

May 7 - 28 - 4 spaces available

May 14 - June 4 - 2 spaces available

May 21 - June 11 - 2 spaces available

May 25 - June 15 - 4 spaces available    

May 28 - June 18 - 4 spaces available

June 2 - 23

June 4 - June 25, Women's Expedition

June 8 - 29 - 4 spaces available

June 11 - July 2

June 15 - July 6

Custom Denali Expeditions are also available.

Women's Denali Expedition on the Summit, June 2025

Kahiltna Peaks Expedition

$6,700, 10 days

4 climbers, 2 guides

April 11 - 20

Two spaces available

Climbers on approach, Kahiltna Peaks, 2025

Link to Application: Expedition Application

Call or email us: 907-733-1016 | info@climbalaska.org