Denali National Park, Alaska

Sample Course Itinerary: Day 0 Fly to Anchorage and overnight Day 1 Gear check Shuttle to Talkeetna Prepare loads for glacier flight Fly onto glacier Set up camp Day 2-6 Base Camp tent for breakfast and tour plan meeting Ski mountaineering objectives Back to base camp for evening dinner, conversation and down time Day 7 […]

North Cascades, Washington

Sample Course Itinerary: Day 0 Meet the day prior to climb and review gear/logistics Day 1 Meet in the morning at the trailhead Hike into area and set up bivy or camp Review glacier travel and other skills if req’d Scout conditions and dinner before bed Day 2 Wake early and start ascent, alpine start […]

Crestone Peak & Crestone Needle

Sample Course Itinerary: Day 1 Meet the day of climb and review gear/logistics Drive 2.6 miles on 4×4 road from lower trailhead (8700′) to upper trailhead (9900′). Start approach at upper trailhead (9900′) to high camp (~11,500′ – 12,000′) Set up camp prep for next days summit objective(s) Day 2 Wake early and approach routes […]