Alaska Mountaineering: Wrangell/St. Elias National Park

Overview | Mt. Bona Expedition | First Ascents

The Wrangell - St. Elias National Park is located on the Canadian / American border and just East of the Gulf of Alaska. This is America's largest and least developed National Park. The highly glaciated peaks are some of the loftiest in North America, with majestic Mt. Logan reaching 19,560 ft., and imposing Mt. Saint Elias topping out at 18,008 ft. The park also contains the Bagley Ice Field, the largest ice sheet outside of the polar regions.

2008 Offerings:

First Ascents Expedition:

May 6 - 17; June 16 - 27 (12 days)

Cost: $3750 per person (includes bush pilot fee)

Client to Guide Ratio: 3:1

Beginning through Advanced Level Climbing

Alternative dates can be arranged on a private basis

Mt. Bona Expedition:

May 6 - 17; May 25 - June 5; June 14 - 25(12 days)

Cost: $3600 per person (includes bush pilot fee)

Client to Guide Ratio: 3:1

Beginning Level Climbing

Mt. Blackburn (16,390 ft.) Expedition:

Arranged on a private basis; 12 days (May - June)

Cost: $4000 (per person)

Intermediate Level Climbing

Mt. Saint Elias (18,008 ft.) Expedition:

Arranged on a private basis; 20 days (May - June)

Cost: $7000 (per person)

Advanced Level Climbing

Cost Includes: An AMGA trained Alpine Guide, transportation to and from Anchorage, the bush flight, group equipment (tents, ropes, stoves, etc), and food while in the mountains.

Cost does not include: Domestic airfare to Anchorage, hotels stays in Anchorage, food in towns or cities, cancellation or emergency evacuation, insurance, costs of a personal nature, or costs associated with flight or trip delays.

Prerequisites: Participants should have prior, basic mountaineering experience, be comfortable with self arrest and walking in crampons and have basic roped climbing experience. If you do not possess these skills or need review, we recommend doing a skills course with us in Colorado prior to your Alaska trip.

Registration and Cancellation: Prospective participants are required to fill out an Expedition Application, sign a cancellation policy agreement and a liability waiver, and send it to us with a 50% deposit . The trip balance is due 30 days prior to trip departure date. Please click on our Registration/Travel link to access the required forms.

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