Climbing Denali
Denali Expedition Support

 

Helping your Expedition Succeed

Are you climbing Denali?

Whether you call it Denali or Mt. McKinley, it's the highest peak in North America. At over 20,000 feet this mountain is definitely a challenge.

There are no "walk up" routes on the mountain. Most people who say it's a walk up haven't been there. About 50% of the people that try the climb fail to summit. Occasionally people die. Most teams plan for 3 weeks for the climb.

If any of the above facts are new to you, you should probably do a little more homework before deciding to do this climb. Our service is for experienced mountaineers. The inexperienced attempting Denali should go with a guided trip.

If you're planning to climb it, you need to be training hard and getting ready for this challenge. And when you finally get to Alaska, what you don't need to do is spend a lot of time shopping, trying to get around town, packing food and getting to Talkeetna. Alaska mountaineering is hard enough!

We won't guide you up the mountain; but we can help smooth the logistics on your way in.

Click HERE for more details on our Denali expedition support services.

Contact Us with Questions.

Ready to book? Once all your questions are answered, click HERE to book your expedition support.

Please note that we will have limited availability for this service in May 2009. We like to go climbing too!

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"Logistics were professional and complete,
targeted to our needs and coming from the UK proved to be very necessary , (we cant bring fresh food or meat into the US) but also saved us a lot of time and energy."

-Mark Salmon, Dorset Denali Expedition

"Just wanted to let you know that I and Jan were elected to be the winner of Denali Pro Award 2008 for our rescue of the Russian climber last year. It was the energy from your excellent food and service that made us strong enough for the rescue!"
-Bengt Bern, Team Sweden
Winners of the 2008 Denali Pro Award

 

Expedition Support Package:
Cost per person depending on number of climbers on your team.
1 - $1150
2 - $760 each
3 - $570 each
4 - $540 each
5 - $490 each
6 & up - $455 each

NEW Denali Deluxe Package

Our standard support package PLUS:
~ Team pick up on arrival at Anchorage Airport
~ One night hostel accommodation in Anchorage
~ One night bunkhouse accommodation in Talkeetna if needed
~ Round trip flight to Base Camp
~ One gallon stove fuel per person
~ Sled per person
~ Base camp fee
~ Personal Care Kit per person
~ 1 Steel Shovel
~ 12 Wands
1 - $2010
2 - $1455 each
3 - $1220 each
4 - $1200 each
5 - $1170 each
6 & up - $1100 each
NOTE - Rates are based on flight costs of $560 per person. If the air taxi service raises it's rates due to high fuel costs, a surcharge may apply.

 

Expedition Support Package

Van Support - This package includes an entire morning (4 hours) with one of our vans and driver at your disposal for use anywhere in Anchorage.

All the climbing shops, stores, whatever you like...Easy! Find a radio, pick up that last piece of gear, buy that steel shovel that you didn't want to carry from home.

In the afternoon we'll drive your climbing team and all of your gear to Talkeetna and drop you off at your air service or lodging there.

Food - Planning, procurement, packaging. You could spend days at home before the trip, when you should be training ...and if you're coming from outside the U.S., it's a real hassle to bring any of your food into the country. Why waste valuable climbing time shopping in Anchorage?

We offer carefully packaged, mountain-tested rations to fuel your team. A good mixture of quick and easy meals for long climbing days, more luxuries for rest days, and different needs for the "upper mountain" above Advanced Base Camp. Package includes 15 days food (2-2.5 pounds per person/day). Additional rations available in 5 day increments at $65/person.

Food is important! Depending on your motivation to use the ingredients, you can dine on hashbrown potatoes, pizza, tortellini, pesto pasta, smoked salmon, a variety of cheese and hot drinks, cinnamon rolls and cheesecake!

Consulting- There's nothing like a little local Beta. From where to stay to what kind of overboots, we can help you get the answers. Package includes 3 hours consulting time via email or phone to help you plan.

GO Deluxe- Our Deluxe Package adds in just about everything you need for your climb. From your flight to Base Camp to a roll of toilet paper! We've learned what's needed to get teams to the mountain as efficiently as possible and just about eveything is included.

Deals on Gear - Ropes, cooksets, solar chargers, food bags. We have a selection of gear at great discounts.

 
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Compare:
Add up costs of food (with Alaska prices), local transport and maybe even renting a car, ride to Talkeetna, the extra day or 2 lodging in Anchorage and the value of your time.
And remember, you're not even acclimitizing in Anchorage!

Click HERE for more details on our Denali expedition support services.

   

With our help you can arrive in Anchorage one night, and be in Talkeetna by the following afternoon. With a little luck, you'll be flying to Base Camp the next morning or even the evening after your arrival in Alaska!

The excellent National Park Service website should be your first stop in planning your expedition. Climbing Denali Mountaineering Page

Looking for a guided climb? Check out
Alaska Mountaineering School

Book your flight into Base Camp
Talkeetna Air Taxi

Find a place to stay
Talkeetna Hostel

Talkeetna Roadhouse

 

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Training for the mountain? Check out tips on
Training for Climbing McKinley

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Alaska Ice Climbing

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