Adventures are created, not packaged

Our programs are designed for novice and veteran climbers, skiers, and backcountry adventurers who want to develop safe, more efficient techniques for travel in the mountains.  Peak Expeditions's programs include structured learning environments and backcountry venues appropriate for and of interest to our clients.

The difficulty levels outlined here, as well as our trip descriptions, are meant to be suggestions, not itineraries.  All our expeditions are unique and everyone who contracts with us determines his/her own experience.

Your trip will be your own invention!

Novice

The novice climber aspires to develop the basic skills for safe, efficient travel in the mountains.  He/she has strong three season backpacking and wilderness living skills, as well as solid physical conditioning.  Prior experience with rope work, crampons, and ice ax is helpful but not necessary.  All skills required for safe ascension of the mountain will be taught during the trip.

Experienced

The experienced climber has completed our 6 day Basic Alpine Training Camp or equivalent.  He/she has four season camping skills, prior experience over 14,000 feet elevation, and experience with ice ax and crampon use, roped team travel, and an awareness of mountain hazards.  The experienced climber is looking for advancement in technical skills and difficulty on a variety of mountain terrain.  The experienced climber is generally self-sufficient and very well conditioned.

Advanced

The advanced climber has solid, multi-day mountaineering experience completed during varied seasons and years.  He/she is self-sufficient in mountain living and travel skills and is proficient in self and partner rescue and anchor systems.  Advanced climbers are interested in partners who can help increase their chance of success on difficult or new mountain routes.  If leadership is of interest to these climbers, they may lend support to less experienced expedition members.