Alaska Mountaineering School
" The most professional and personal guide service I have ever used. "
— Dan Walters, Denali West Buttress Expedition
" If you want to climb, go AMS. If you want to learn, go AMS. If you want to summit, go AMS! "
— Dan Tebay, Denali West Buttress
" A fantastic and challenging trip run by knowledgeable and hard working guides. "
— Ken Seavey, Hunter Expedition
" If you want to climb in Alaska, use AMS. Their knowledge and experience in this area is unparalleled. "
— Brent Erickson, Advanced Mountaineering Course
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AMS 2010 Schedule

Workshops

Denali Skills Workshop »
April 26
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 28, 30
June 1, 4, 6, 13, 20
July 3
1 day, $140, 6 students: 2 instructors
Workshop location is at AMS in Talkeetna.
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue »
April 10 - 11
July 17 - 18
August 21 - 22
2 days, $375, 12 students: 3 instructors
Workshop location is at the Matanuska Glacier off the Glenn Highway.

Photography Workshops

Denali Photo Workshop »
August 16-21
6 days, $1350

Mountaineering Courses

Mountaineering 6 Day »
April 16 - 21
June 4 - 9
July 5 - 10
August 2 - 7
September 13 - 18
6 days, $1900, 9 students: 3 instructors
Mountaineering 12 Day »
April 18 - 29
May 14 - 25
June 11 - 22
July 12 - 23
August 9 - 20
September 6 - 17
12 days, $2750, 9 students: 3 instructors
Advanced Mountaineering »
May 2 - 13
June 23 - July 4
12 days, $2900, 9 students: 3 instructors
Denali Prep / Kahiltna Dome Expedition »
June 3 - 12
10 days, $2650, 9 students: 3 instructors

Guided Expeditions AMS IS A LICENSED CONCESSIONAIRE OF DENALI NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE

Aconcagua, Argentina »
Custom dates; Please contact for details
Normal Route, 19 days, $4500, 6 climbers: 2-3 guides; Extras include: airport pickup, lodging in Mendoza, porter assistance.
Denali West Buttress »    (See the AMS Blog for updates on availability »)
April 27 - May 17 (Available)
May 3 - 23 (Available)
May 10 - 30 (Available)
May 17 - June 6 (FULL)
May 24 - June 13 (FULL)
May 31 - June 20* (FULL)
June 2-22 (FULL)
June 7 - 27 (FULL)
June 14 - July 4 (FULL)
June 21 - July 11 (FULL)
July 4-24 (Available)

21 days, $6000, 6 climbers: 2-3 guides

Waiting List: If an expedition date you're interested in is currently full, please contact us to join the climb's waiting list. In the event of a cancellation, qualified applicants will have the opportunity to register.

* Special Expedition, 4 climbers: 2 guides, $6,900
  Contact AMS for details.

Denali West Rib »
TBA
21 days, $7400, 4 climbers: 2 guides
Denali Upper West Rib »
TBA
21 days, $7400, 4 climbers: 2 guides
Custom Expeditions »
Please inquire about AMS' custom climbs on Mt. Hunter, Mt. Foraker, Denali and others throughout the Alaska Range.
14-21 Days; Call AMS for prices.
Custom Technical Climbs »
Please inquire about AMS' custom climbs on Mt. Huntington, Moose's Tooth, Ham & Eggs, Mt. Russell, Little Switzerland, and others.
5-14 Days; Call AMS for prices.

Wilderness Backpacking Courses

Wilderness Backpacking Trek »
July 19 - 22
August 16 - 19
4 days, $750, 8 hikers: 2 instructors
Wilderness Backpacking Hike »
June 28 - July 4
July 27 - August 2
7 days, $1650, 8 hikers: 2 instructors

Glacier Treks

Custom Treks in Denali National Park, Alaska Range »

1-3 days; Call AMS for prices and details; All-inclusive options available. Maximum 9 participants, 3 guides

Wilderness Medicine

Wilderness First Responder »
March 6 - 14 (FULL)
9 days, $665, maximum 18 students
WFR Recertification »
March 20 - 22 (FULL)
March 27 - 29 (FULL)
3 days, $300, maximum 18 students

All AMS course and expedition programs include food, group equipment, and transportation to and from the glacier or trailhead.
AMS plans custom itineraries for individuals, families, and groups; please inquire for more information.