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 2012 Schedule

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

Aconcagua, Argentina »
January 9 - 27, 2012
Normal Route, 19 days, $5200, 6 climbers: 2 guides
Denali West Buttress »    (Check out our blog for current availability »)
April 27 - May 17
April 29 - May 19
May 11 - May 31
May 13 - June 2 (FULL)
May 21 - June 10 (FULL)
May 26 - June 15 (FULL)
May 28 - June 17 (FULL)
June 4 - June 24 (FULL)
June 11 - July 1 (FULL)
June 18 - July 8 (FULL)
June 25 - July 15
June 27 - July 17
21 days, $6400, 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.

Denali Full West Rib »
May 18 - June 7
21 days, $7500, 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.

Mountaineering Courses

Mountaineering 6 Day »
March 17-22
April 9 - 14
May 7 - 12
June 21 - 26
July 9 - 14
August 5 - 10
September 2 - 7
6 days, $2100, 9 students: 3 instructors
Mountaineering 12 Day »
March 19- 30
April 23 - May 4
May 17 - 28
June 14 - 25
July 18 - 29
August 15 - 26
September 1 - 12

12 days, $2900, 9 students: 3 instructors

Advanced Mountaineering »
May 2 - 13
12 days, $3100, 9 students: 3 instructors
Denali Prep / Kahiltna Dome Expedition »
June 1 - 10
10 days, $2900, 9 students: 3 instructors

Photography Workshops

Denali Photo Workshop »
August 20 - 26
7 days, $2000, 8 students: 2 instructors

Wilderness Backpacking Courses

Wilderness Backpacking Trek »
July 6 - 9
August 5 - 8
4 days, $850, 8 hikers; 2 instructors
Wilderness Backpacking Hike »
June 29 - July 5
July 21 - 27
August 10 - 16
7 days, $1850, 8 hikers; 2 instructors

Glacier Treks

Custom Treks in Denali National Park, Alaska Range »

1-3 days, March-Sept  •  Call AMS for prices and details; All-inclusive options available  •  Max: 9 trekkers, 3 guides

Workshops

Denali Skills Workshop »
April: 26, 28
May: 10, 12, 20, 25, 27
June: 3, 10, 17, 24, 26
1 day, $150, 6 students: 2 instructors
Workshop location is at AMS in Talkeetna.
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue »
April 7-8
July 21-22
August 18-19
2 days, $375, 12 students: 3 instructors
Workshop location is at the Matanuska Glacier off the Glenn Highway.

Wilderness Medicine

Wilderness First Responder »
March 10-18
9 days, $690, 18 students, 2 instructors
WFR Recertification »
March 24 - 26
March 30 - April 1
3 days, $335, 18 students, 2 instructors

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.