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

Spring Break Special:  Custom Mountaineering Course

March 13-20, 2010  •  8 days  •  $2000  •  2-3 students  •  1 instructor
Matanuska Glacier (meet in Talkeetna for the drive to Glacier Park, or meet us there.)
Contact AMS Office for details. »

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.

Wilderness Medicine

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

Mountaineering Courses

Mountaineering 6 Day »
April 16 - 21
May 7 - 12
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
February 8-26, 2010 (Available)
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 (FULL)
May 10 - 30 (FULL)
May 17 - June 6 (FULL)
May 24 - June 13 (FULL)
May 31 - June 20* (FULL)
June 2-22 (Available)
June 6 - 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 »
May 29 - June 18 (Available)
21 days, $7400, 4 climbers: 2 guides
Denali Upper West Rib »
June 5 - 25 (Available)
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 Courses

Wilderness Trek »
July 19 - 22
August 16 - 19
4 days, $750, 8 hikers: 2 instructors
Wilderness 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

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.