MOOSE’S TOOTH EXPEDITION 10,335 ft.
Prerequisites: Climbers need to be in excellent physical condition, be comfortable
following ice up to WI 4 and climbing moderate rock in boots and crampons.
Ham and Eggs is ideal for those who have strong climbing backgrounds on both rock and ice and feel comfortable following steep ice while wearing a pack. This is a very long climb that requires a high level of physical fitness and a positive attitude. This is a one on one climb in order to maximize efficiency and increase our summit success rate.
An amazing alpine climb to the true summit of the Moose’s Tooth, via the route Ham and Eggs.
This trip starts in Anchorage where we will shuttle to the quaint town of Talkeetna (A small drinking town with a climbing problem!). From here, we will take a short flight to the base of the route. These flights are usually one of the most exciting parts of the trip and offer incredible views of the Alaska Range including Denali and many other classic peaks. Once we land, we will establish a comfortable base camp and take time to enjoy the views.
Alaskan Alpine Climbing At Its Best!
We will spend the next several days reviewing skills and prep climbing in order to better prepare ourselves for the route ahead of us. With a positive route evaluation, we will rest in preparation for a very long summit climb. On summit night, we will begin our climb in the Alaskan twilight, moving over moderate snow with short steps of ice. After several thousand feet, the route steepens and we will climb several pitches of steep ice with the possibility of a short mixed move or two. As we near the top of the chute, the difficulty decreases until we arrive at the col on the ridge. Here we will have an opportunity for a short rest. The remainder of the climb involves several pitches of exposed traversing to the true summit of this elusive peak! Once we are ready for the descent, we will stay focused on the task ahead of us and rappel the route to our base camp where we can rest in awe of our amazing accomplishment!
10-DAY MOUNTAINERRING COURSE
This 10-day mountaineering course is designed for the aspiring alpinist who wishes to learn the fundamentals of mountaineering. This course operates within the heart of Alaska. Depending on conditions and desires this can be run in the Ruth Gorge, Kahiltna Glacier and Little Switzerland. All areas offer superb climbing with amazing potential on snow-covered peaks surrounded by flowing glaciers.
A must for the beginning alpinist!
This course begins with a breath-taking flight out of Talkeetna on which we will see Denali National Park in all of its glory. From impossible summits to glaciated valleys, this flight will be a lasting memory!
Once we land on the glacier, we will establish a comfortable base camp and ease into our new home as the Alaskan twilight settles in.
Over the next several days we will cover expedition camping skills, glacial travel and crevasse rescue along with basic snow and ice climbing. As the course progresses we will be able to explore several classic peaks and valleys.
With a max ratio of three climbers to one guide, this course will feel like a privately run course with plenty of time for one on one instruction. This course is a great stepping-stone to some of my more advanced expeditions.