All deposits are nonrefundable. Payment of the remaining balance in full is due 60 days before the start of your trip.
Custom Alpine Climbing International
Build a custom alpine climbing program that accommodates any type of mountaineering objective, from iconic climbs to skills training. Reach out today and we can create a trip that accomplishes your goals. Locations include the Alps, South America, Greenland, Canada and more!
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This is a private alpine climbing program for you and your team.
We tailor the program for your team to help you accomplish your specific goals.
Private alpine climbs are based on your team. Various objectives may require specific skills and fitness.
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:
- Basic Mountaineering Skills - Including ice axe, crampon, and basic rope skills are encouraged, but not required. Build those skills during the program or attend our Intro to Mountaineering Skills course prior to attending and spend more time climbing on Day 2
- Strong Fitness - Able to spend a long, active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000’ per hour for durations of 1-1.5 hours between breaks. Participants should be able to hike 8-10 miles, climbing 2,500 - 3,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day. People with strong fitness typically have a strenuous workout 3-4 days a week.
- Mountaineering Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from us
The gear required for each trip varies depending on the location and objectives that you are interested in. However, our Master Alpine Gear Guide is a great place to start.
Your guide will follow up with you to outline specific gear requirements after finalizing your climb's logistics and objectives.
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Price/Person
$2,000.00
Private Programs
Duration: 1-7 Days
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PRIVATE PROGRAMS
- Custom Scheduling: Choose your dates and plan around your availability.
- Tailored Experiences: Itineraries and objectives are adjusted to suit your goals, experience, and fitness.
- Cost-Effective for Most Large Groups: Private programs are typically more cost-effective for groups of 3 or more.
- Flexibility Comes at a Price: For groups of 1-2, private programs are generally more expensive.
- AIARE Courses: AIARE course pricing is based on a group of 6. Running these as a private program with fewer than 6 participants will increase the per-person cost.
SCHEDULED PROGRAMS
- Fixed Dates & Costs: Scheduled programs have set dates, itineraries, objectives, and pricing.
- Great for Solo or Small Groups: Ideal for individuals or small groups looking to share costs with others.
- Affordable for 1-2 People: Scheduled programs are typically less expensive for groups of 1-2.
- Less Flexibility: Dates fill quickly, and group programs require adapting to the skill level and pace of all participants
- Group Atmosphere: Meet others with similar interests and make some new backcountry buddies!
Note: Any scheduled program can also be run as a private program with customized dates and rates.
Both options offer exceptional guiding and experiences. Choose what works best for you!
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We tailor the program for your team to help you accomplish your specific goals.
This is a private alpine climbing program for you and your team.
We tailor the program for your team to help you accomplish your specific goals.
Private alpine climbs are based on your team. Various objectives may require specific skills and fitness.
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:
- Basic Mountaineering Skills - Including ice axe, crampon, and basic rope skills are encouraged, but not required. Build those skills during the program or attend our Intro to Mountaineering Skills course prior to attending and spend more time climbing on Day 2
- Strong Fitness - Able to spend a long, active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000’ per hour for durations of 1-1.5 hours between breaks. Participants should be able to hike 8-10 miles, climbing 2,500 - 3,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day. People with strong fitness typically have a strenuous workout 3-4 days a week.
- Mountaineering Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from us
The gear required for each trip varies depending on the location and objectives that you are interested in. However, our Master Alpine Gear Guide is a great place to start.
Your guide will follow up with you to outline specific gear requirements after finalizing your climb's logistics and objectives.
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