Custom Alaska Range Expedition

Are you looking for a more unique guided climbing experience in the Alaska Range? Whether it’s a first ascent, a rare-forming route, or just getting away from the “crowds”, Skyward Mountaineering has extensive experience curating incredible and customized expeditions into the Alaska Range. Contact our office to discuss your goals and we’ll be excited to partner with you to ensure your Alaska alpine climbing expedition is exactly planned to meet your specific goals.

The best season for alpine climbing at Kahiltna Basecamp is throughout the month of May.

There are a variety of route styles and difficulties at Kahiltna Base Camp, all climbers will need previous ice/mixed climbing and mountaineering experience.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is a 2-hour drive from Talkeetna, our launching point for expeditions in the Alaska Range. Your guide will meet you at the airport with a rental vehicle to pick up last minute items and provide transportation to and from Talkeetna. All Skyward expeditions include glacier flights into the mountains and roundtrip transportation from Anchorage.

There are plentiful hotels in Anchorage if you’d like to arrive an evening early before your trip begins. Additionally, it is possible for trip delays to occur in Talkeetna due to poor weather, all lodging costs while not on the mountain are the climber’s responsibility.

Climbers are responsible for providing their own personal clothing and equipment.

Based on the length of your custom expediton.

Price available upon request.

Includes:

  • Guided climbing with an AMGA certified Alpine Guide

  • Group climbing equipment (ropes, snow/rock/ice protection, anchor material)

  • Group camping equipment (tents, kitchen and camp maintenance gear)

  • All meals while in the mountains

  • Roundtrip ground transportation Anchorage - Talkeetna

  • Roundtrip ski plane flights Talkeetna - Alaska Range

  • National Park fees

Does Not Include:

  • Additional expenses associated with a change in the itinerary

  • Travel to/from Anchorage

  • Optional flight bump to different area in the Alaska Range to extend itinerary

  • Lodging in town

  • Meals in town

  • Guide gratuity