Our Advanced Climbing Camp on the Ruth and Kahilta Glaciers of Alaska is designed for climbers interested in learning about remote alpine locations.  With the exception of the big three — Denali, Foraker, and Mt Hunter — climbing in this region is uncrowded and relatively unexplored.

We first establish a well stocked base camp and make numerous light-weight alpine attempts on the surrounding satellite peaks.  Most of these technical peaks involve ski approach on extensive glaciated terrain, bivouac, and climbing on some combination of steep snow, ice, and rock.  Mt. Crosson, Mt. Frances, Mt. Humble, and the Kahiltna Queen are among our many choices.

Each of the objectives in this area provide significant opportunities to learn, refine and practice mountain travel and climbing skills.  We explore elements of expedition planning and leadership, establishing an efficient base of operations, route finding and selection, mountain hazards and weather, glacial travel and crevasse rescue, and rope management and protection in mixed terrain.

While climbing these peaks we maintain a 2:1 guest to guide ratio.  The team develops the day to day itinerary to suit the level of skill and commitment of its members.

This course is ideally suited to climbers who have experience on multipitch rock and ice routes and who have a solid command of basic rope management and protection.  Participants should be comfortable in cold environments and camping during all four seasons.

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