Join Eli Helmuth for a week long trip to the amazing Little Switzerland region of the Alaskan Range in June of 2009 for some of the best alpine rock climbing in North America. This expedition is limited to three climbers and space is still available.
Little Switzerland
Little Switzerland Alpine Rock Camp
Dates: June
20-26, 2009
Price: $2900
This expedition is
designed for the experienced climber who would like to put their skills
to the test on the imposing granite buttresses and ridges of the peaks
in the Alaska Range, nearby the immense Kahiltna Glacier with close-up views of
the high peaks including Foraker, Hunter and Denali. Our
small team will make numerous ascents of classic rock routes in the
5.7-5.10 range that involve glacial approaches, bergshrund cruxes,
and some of the best mountain scenery in the world.
Alaska Range climbing
or skiing can be scheduled privately
on any available dates during the April - July season. Other route and peak options include Ham and Eggs on the Mooses Tooth, the Southwest Ridge of Peak 11,300', and the West Face Couloir on Mt. Huntington.
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Price Includes:
1.
Services of Eli Helmuth, AMGA
certified alpine guide with fifteen years of Alaskan
guiding experience.
2.
Transfers to/from airport in Anchorage, and one night lodging.
3.
Shuttle to Talkeetna and flight onto Pika Glacier and back ($600 value).
4.
All park entrance
fees and permits.
5. All dinners and breakfasts in camp.
6. Group-camping
and cooking equipment.
Price Does Not Include:
1.
Flight to Anchorage.
2. Extra
baggage fees, tips.
3.
Personal clothing and gear.
4.
City meals and drinks.
5. Recommended Travel/Trip Cancellation Insurance.
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The gorgeous south
face of Your Highness in the Little Switzerland.
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The
Middle Troll covered in winter snow. The middle rock buttress
is an excellent III 5.8 route.
All
ClimbingLife Guides expeditions are led by Eli
Helmuth; an AMGA/IFMGA licensed mountain guide and exam certified Rock
Guide since 1991. Eli has led dozens of guided trips to the
Alaska Range including climbs of Denali via the complete West Rib (3x),
West Buttress (3x) and on the many peaks that line the flanks of the
Ruth Glacier, including the Moose's Tooth.
Eli
is one of the first exam certified rock guides in the United States and
he mentored primarily under Charlie Fowler and Mark Houston
during his AMGA training days in Yosemite Valley
and
in the
North Cascades. Eli has served as an instructor and examiner
for
the
AMGA
in rock and alpine guiding since 1998.
During
his 25 year climbing
career, Eli has established numerous
first ascents and made repeats of many cutting-edge traditionally
protected rock and alpine routes throughout the United States and
around the world.
Please
call with questions or to book your next
rock climbing trip:
970.744.4898 or
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ClimbingLife
Guides is an authorized mountain guide service in Denali National Park and Preserve.
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