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Skagway, Alaska, 5 Day Mountaineering Course

Skagway

Join one of our AMGA certified mountain guides on this 5 day intro to mountaineering course in the beautiful mountains of Alaska near Skagway.

Not specified

5 Days

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Fit

Intermediate


Description

The best way to get introduced to the world of mountaineering is by going to the mountains and learning by doing. And on this 5 day intro to mountaineering course, that is exactly what you will be doing. We will guide you through a number of different techniques and lessons in the beautiful mountains of Alaska, near the town of Skagway.

Famous for its mountaineering, Alaska is the perfect place to learn the skills necessary to enjoy a long and fruitful mountain climbing career. Many people view mountain climbing as a calling, something they want to do whatever they have the chance, anywhere they can, for as long as they can. Thus why learning the skills necessary to do it properly and safely is so vital.

We have put together our program with care, making sure we cover a wide range of important lessons for you. And at the end of each day’s session, we will take you back to Skagway, where you can rest and recharge in your hotel before the next day’s climbing.

Some of the skills and techniques we will cover include the following:

  • How to use crampons and ice axe

  • How to properly tie a rope

  • Proper knot tying

  • Belaying with fellow climbers

  • Crevasse rescue

  • Navigation

  • Anchor building

  • Hazard and risk assessment

During this course, you will be constantly in the mountains, learning by doing. We feel that is the best way to improve. Also, you will get to admire the gorgeous Alaskan landscape every minute of every day during this course.

So if you want to learn the skills needed to expand your mountaineering repertoire, send us a request, and come to Skagway.  We will make sure you leave ready to enjoy one of what could be many future mountaineering adventures.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Transport during the trip

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

Price details

Along with the guiding fee the price includes all climbing equipment, food, and transportation during the trip; however, the price does not include lodging and airfare.


Details

Accommodation

There are several comfortable lodging options in Skagway that we are more than happy to recommend to you.

Meeting point

Skagway

About the guide

One of our certified guides will take you skiing and climbing to some of the best spots in North America. In the USA we offer trips in California, Colorado, Maine, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Vermont. And in Canada, you'll find tours in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.

Languages

English


What people are saying about E-S Adventure Guides North America

Bill Mullins

5.00

December, 2022

The guide was super kind friendly and helpful and we had a great time

thilo riegel

5.00

August, 2022

Ended up booking a one-night-and-one-day hike summiting Mt Shasta because Mt Rainier was booked out.

Chris King

5.00

August, 2022

Our guide Adrian was outstanding. Great trip, great guide. My son and I loved it- I would highly recommend the experience.

Nico Dekker

5.00

August, 2022

Very good guide and fantastic climbing experience.

Eglė Audronytė

5.00

August, 2022

I really loved it. Intro to rock climbing was an amazing experience. Explore-share team were so helpful in the process. The trip that I chose in the first place was not available and they managed to find alternatives and offer me the best possible solution in that situation. In the end I had a wonderful day and could not be happier!

Mitchell Johnson

5.00

June, 2022

Worth every minute! Would highly recommend!!

Paul Panelli

5.00

June, 2022

Our guide Lizzie was THE BEST. Highly recommend her for other groups.

Phillip Lolonis

1.00

March, 2022

Guide cancelled within 48 hrs and I was unable to find someone else and so far I’ve not been refunded. Put a small dent in my otherwise great trip to Revelstoke.

Peggy Meyer

5.00

March, 2022

Will was great wise and fun to spend the day with.

Lexi Brandon

5.00

February, 2022

It would have been helpful to know it was suppose to be a Matterhorn prep course. The goals of the group were a little different.

Lucie Laurendeau

5.00

February, 2022

All perfect

douglas lord

5.00

January, 2022

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Anthony Stanzi

5.00

January, 2022

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Kenji Tsubota

5.00

January, 2022

I was very glad to have the Back country ski tour in Montata by following reasons. 1. I had quick replies from my coordinator and guide whenever I asked something; 2. My guide was cool. 3. The tour was well-planned and appropriate duration. 4. Snow was in a good condition. Thank you!!

Renee Millett

1.00

January, 2022

Poor service from Explore-share! The vendor who provided the actual tour shared with Explore-share that heavy rains prevented them from doing a substantial section of the tour. I was not notified. The vendor also offered a substantial discount for what we were able to do and this was not shared with me either!

Carlos Ogarrio

4.00

December, 2021

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Allen Narkiewicz

5.00

November, 2021

Neil was our guide and he was amazing! We did Camelback mountain climbing and he knew all about it and the other nearby mountains. Lots of great info and fun. I took my two boys, 9 and 11 years old plus climbed myself (44 years old). So perfect for all ages and skill levels. Definitely worth doing!!!

Amanda Gardner

5.00

August, 2021

Guide was very experienced and very patient with us. We learned alot and he tried to fit in all the knowledge he could in one day, super awesome. A little tough going back and forth to get the trip set up hard to tell if the site is sketchy until you see reviews but all worked out. Ended up with an awesome day with an awesome guide. Overall pretty satisfied and thankful!

Jolene Gines

5.00

August, 2021

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Drew Cool

5.00

July, 2021

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