Select lightweight snowshoes for your trip in a 22-28 inch length. A hood on this layer in mandatory! 4:30 p.m.: Fly onto the glacier. No sitting around in Valdez waiting for the skies to clear!mWe also cover some skills practice in ski mountaineering techniques, but mostly it is all about getting in some amazing skiing in famous Chugach powder for which Valdez is famous. float:right; We also offer solid professional training course. Bring one small tube for use while climbing and one larger tube for use while not on route. This course is physically demanding and participants should be prepared to push themselves on some of the climbing routes. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. Organize loads for fixed-wing flight. Again- consider how you will keep it powered over the course of your expedition. This should be a slightly warmer layer that can go over your base layer bottoms when it gets cold. Point-to-point hiking routes in the backcountry where you carry your own equipment through amazing terrain. This jacket should be large enough to go over your light puffy jacket layer. We must therefore adhere to a strict refund policy for all climbers. Bringing two sleeping pads, one closed cell foam and the other an inflatable pad, will provide additional comfort and insulation, as well as a bit of insurance in case you have a catastrophic failure of your inflatable pad. a.ac_reg_button { They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction. (1 or 2 sets) of Wool or Capilene light weight base layers. A high fitness level is required. Expect to pay around $250 for each lift as an additional cost. Nights are spent in the comfort of a local lodge in the port town of Valdez. There is winter powder on the shaded slopes and spring corn on the sunny ones. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless MTI from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of MTIs equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of MTI. document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); In consideration of the services of Mountain Trip International LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "MTI"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge MTI, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows: 1. Later in the course, we will try to avoid sled use and have students pack carefully and properly when moving camp.This is simply to help acquaint students with proper packing skills, which are necessary in most alpine climbing areas of the world. Guide gratuity Please let us know if you have any questions about this. If you cancel 120-90 days before your Team Meeting Day, you are eligible for a refund of 50% of any monies paid, less the deposit. .equipmentTable table td { Be sure to arrive in Anchorage early enough to make the meeting; which may require arriving a day early. Don't part ways with ski season just yet! Calculate weights. A Sun Hoody is a great lightweight layer to help protect you from the intense UV at high altitude.
Perfect trip, professionally guided, good organization and sense of humor!, Elisabetta Pallavicini, Upper West Rib Expedition. DAY 3 Morning ski tour emphasizing weather observations, snowpack and stability assessment, terrain selection, uphill touring techniques, and glacier skiing techniques. Cooking gear if camping (stove, pot, fuel). } top:25px; They must have side protection and filter 100% UVA and UVB rays. Ski plane flights to and from the mountain range. April 612, 2022 In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Light/mid weight fleece (or wool) top with a hood. Join us for the ultimate backcountry ski mountaineering adventure: A week of intensive big mountain/ski mountaineering instruction while exploring Alaska's world-famous terrain. Copyright Stock Alpine LLC 2008-2022 |All Rights Reserved. Although it sounds like a lot of information, our professional certified guides will integrate all these skills into a hands on, exciting, educational days of skiiing and riding. Use our office staff and your lead guide as pre-trip resources to ensure that all your questions are answered. SIERRA MOUNTAIN GUIDES Only in a snow climate similar to what is found in coastal Alaska can such deep powder persist on such steep slopes. Ascending from the north, we use the same approach route as the climbers for Denali. } All rights reserved. This probably means you will need to arrive the day before, as our Team Meetings for Alaska trips are held in the morning. } In the event that I file a lawsuit against MTI, I agree to do so solely in the state of Colorado, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. [emailprotected], Choose your trip by adventure type, length of stay and travel month. Suggested Activities and Trip Combinations, What to Expect on your Multi-Day Backpacking Trip. Students practice building study pits and performing stability tests. Call or email us with any gear questions. Inflatable pads have improved tremendously in recent years, they are the foundation of a warm and comfortable night! Bring two tubes of high quality lip balm with SPF. They come in many thicknesses nowadays, but we prefer the original weight for its versatility. Buff is a brand of light weight neck gaiters that have grown to become a staple of every guide's kit. The course culminates with a summit attempt of one of the peaks in the area of the South East Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier, such as Mt. If you are ready to log major vertical, ski steep terrain in great conditions, and get your glaciated ski mountaineering game on, then this is your next big trip! Pre-course Briefing and Packing This all combines to produce a unique and user friendly snow climate. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. 2022 Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School, Inc. Another great feature of this trip is that even in poor weather, we still may have good skiing optionssomething the heli-only skiers do not have. -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; @font-face { Our small groups and low student-to-instructor ratio help us meet individual expectations, and help our guests to progress as quickly as their ambition and ability allow. (May 25, 2021 CDC Guidelines). Foreign countries have their own laws and standards of acceptable conduct; food and water related illnesses; foreign political, legal, social, transportation, health, and economic conditions; different standards of design, safety, and maintenance of buildings, public places, and conveyances; local & medical facilities and providers; weather conditions; criminal activity, environmental hazards; standards of living and health standards that are not equivalent to life in the United States. We bring a rope to help manage this exposure, and we learn how to use the rope. When registering for an expedition with Mountain Trip we want to help make sure you understand the services we are providing and the services you are responsible for. These items can both be tough to find in Anchorage so plan ahead! Give us a call at +1-970-369-1153 or send us a note. We will have assessment and review before our tour. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. 2 instructors: 6 skiers Tooth brush & paste, dental floss, Handi-wipes (1 per day on average), a small bottle of hand sanitizer, perhaps some foot powder keep it small!!! This course requires intermediate skiing ability. Give us a call at +1-970-369-1153 or send us a note. The newly redesigned AIARE 2 course is a great continued education for advanced backcountry travelers and team leaders. Click on the markers below to view important points along your trip. Day 2 Triple Action (TriAct) carabiners will not come unlocked while you are traveling on the glacier. Screwgate or auto-locking 'biners work equally well, although the new magnetic gate versions seem like they might be less prone to freezing closed. Give your friends and family a life-changing experience and memories to last! In addition, they passed on a lot of the mental aspects of climbing (mountain sense, condition assessment, team psychology) which I really appreciated. ), Ability to execute hop turns on 40 degree+, firm slopes, coming to a complete and immediate stop at the finish of each turn, Ability to sideslip forward and backward, with edge control, on steep, firm slopes, Experience ski touring in the backcountry using ski touring equipment (boots, bindings, skins, transceiver, shovel, probe, etc. If Mountain Trip cancels your expedition due to External Cancellation factors resulting from the novel coronavirus 90 days or less prior to the Team Meeting date, Mountain Trip will credit 75% of your paid expedition fees toward a future program with Mountain Trip or refund 50% of your expedition fee. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) Mountain Trip's guides will have fairly comprehensive medical kits developed by our Medical Director, but we encourage each climber to bring a small, personal kit. Guiding and instruction from skilled professionals. You'll need enough capacity to carry all your personal gear, plus your share of the group food and equipment. Well have our Team Meeting at the Lakefront Anchorage Hotel at 10 A.M. during which well have an expedition orientation and equipment check. TheSawtooth Range lies on the northern border of Yosemite and contains one of the most rugged and beautiful ridges on the Sierra Crest. Aspen Expeditions is an equal opportunity service provider and employer and operates under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest. Need more info or want to talk? Spring in the Chugach is incredible with powder in the shade and corn in the sun. Ski tour with snow pack evaluation and stability tests. PO Box 1081 AMSs 7-day Ski Mountaineering course itinerary is designed to get the most out of an introduction to Alaska ski mountaineering. Well pick a route that will provide really fun climbing and the views that unfold as we gain elevation will be truly breathtaking. ~ Howie Schwartz. While on the course, team members are responsible to maintain basic levels of hygiene and to conduct themselves respectfully with other team members and members of the local population. Alpine Ascents International is an authorized concessioner of Denali National Park and Preserve.
Perfect trip, professionally guided, good organization and sense of humor!, Elisabetta Pallavicini, Upper West Rib Expedition. DAY 3 Morning ski tour emphasizing weather observations, snowpack and stability assessment, terrain selection, uphill touring techniques, and glacier skiing techniques. Cooking gear if camping (stove, pot, fuel). } top:25px; They must have side protection and filter 100% UVA and UVB rays. Ski plane flights to and from the mountain range. April 612, 2022 In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Light/mid weight fleece (or wool) top with a hood. Join us for the ultimate backcountry ski mountaineering adventure: A week of intensive big mountain/ski mountaineering instruction while exploring Alaska's world-famous terrain. Copyright Stock Alpine LLC 2008-2022 |All Rights Reserved. Although it sounds like a lot of information, our professional certified guides will integrate all these skills into a hands on, exciting, educational days of skiiing and riding. Use our office staff and your lead guide as pre-trip resources to ensure that all your questions are answered. SIERRA MOUNTAIN GUIDES Only in a snow climate similar to what is found in coastal Alaska can such deep powder persist on such steep slopes. Ascending from the north, we use the same approach route as the climbers for Denali. } All rights reserved. This probably means you will need to arrive the day before, as our Team Meetings for Alaska trips are held in the morning. } In the event that I file a lawsuit against MTI, I agree to do so solely in the state of Colorado, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. [emailprotected], Choose your trip by adventure type, length of stay and travel month. Suggested Activities and Trip Combinations, What to Expect on your Multi-Day Backpacking Trip. Students practice building study pits and performing stability tests. Call or email us with any gear questions. Inflatable pads have improved tremendously in recent years, they are the foundation of a warm and comfortable night! Bring two tubes of high quality lip balm with SPF. They come in many thicknesses nowadays, but we prefer the original weight for its versatility. Buff is a brand of light weight neck gaiters that have grown to become a staple of every guide's kit. The course culminates with a summit attempt of one of the peaks in the area of the South East Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier, such as Mt. If you are ready to log major vertical, ski steep terrain in great conditions, and get your glaciated ski mountaineering game on, then this is your next big trip! Pre-course Briefing and Packing This all combines to produce a unique and user friendly snow climate. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. 2022 Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School, Inc. Another great feature of this trip is that even in poor weather, we still may have good skiing optionssomething the heli-only skiers do not have. -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; @font-face { Our small groups and low student-to-instructor ratio help us meet individual expectations, and help our guests to progress as quickly as their ambition and ability allow. (May 25, 2021 CDC Guidelines). Foreign countries have their own laws and standards of acceptable conduct; food and water related illnesses; foreign political, legal, social, transportation, health, and economic conditions; different standards of design, safety, and maintenance of buildings, public places, and conveyances; local & medical facilities and providers; weather conditions; criminal activity, environmental hazards; standards of living and health standards that are not equivalent to life in the United States. We bring a rope to help manage this exposure, and we learn how to use the rope. When registering for an expedition with Mountain Trip we want to help make sure you understand the services we are providing and the services you are responsible for. These items can both be tough to find in Anchorage so plan ahead! Give us a call at +1-970-369-1153 or send us a note. We will have assessment and review before our tour. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. 2 instructors: 6 skiers Tooth brush & paste, dental floss, Handi-wipes (1 per day on average), a small bottle of hand sanitizer, perhaps some foot powder keep it small!!! This course requires intermediate skiing ability. Give us a call at +1-970-369-1153 or send us a note. The newly redesigned AIARE 2 course is a great continued education for advanced backcountry travelers and team leaders. Click on the markers below to view important points along your trip. Day 2 Triple Action (TriAct) carabiners will not come unlocked while you are traveling on the glacier. Screwgate or auto-locking 'biners work equally well, although the new magnetic gate versions seem like they might be less prone to freezing closed. Give your friends and family a life-changing experience and memories to last! In addition, they passed on a lot of the mental aspects of climbing (mountain sense, condition assessment, team psychology) which I really appreciated. ), Ability to execute hop turns on 40 degree+, firm slopes, coming to a complete and immediate stop at the finish of each turn, Ability to sideslip forward and backward, with edge control, on steep, firm slopes, Experience ski touring in the backcountry using ski touring equipment (boots, bindings, skins, transceiver, shovel, probe, etc. If Mountain Trip cancels your expedition due to External Cancellation factors resulting from the novel coronavirus 90 days or less prior to the Team Meeting date, Mountain Trip will credit 75% of your paid expedition fees toward a future program with Mountain Trip or refund 50% of your expedition fee. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) Mountain Trip's guides will have fairly comprehensive medical kits developed by our Medical Director, but we encourage each climber to bring a small, personal kit. Guiding and instruction from skilled professionals. You'll need enough capacity to carry all your personal gear, plus your share of the group food and equipment. Well have our Team Meeting at the Lakefront Anchorage Hotel at 10 A.M. during which well have an expedition orientation and equipment check. TheSawtooth Range lies on the northern border of Yosemite and contains one of the most rugged and beautiful ridges on the Sierra Crest. Aspen Expeditions is an equal opportunity service provider and employer and operates under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, White River National Forest. Need more info or want to talk? Spring in the Chugach is incredible with powder in the shade and corn in the sun. Ski tour with snow pack evaluation and stability tests. PO Box 1081 AMSs 7-day Ski Mountaineering course itinerary is designed to get the most out of an introduction to Alaska ski mountaineering. Well pick a route that will provide really fun climbing and the views that unfold as we gain elevation will be truly breathtaking. ~ Howie Schwartz. While on the course, team members are responsible to maintain basic levels of hygiene and to conduct themselves respectfully with other team members and members of the local population. Alpine Ascents International is an authorized concessioner of Denali National Park and Preserve.