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Alaska Mountain Guides and Climbing School Inc

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AMG is based in Haines, Alaska, a small community located ninety miles north of Juneau, (the state capital) at the top of the Inside Passage. Haines borders Glacier Bay National Park. The Park and the adjacent 27 million acres, including Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, comprise the largest protected wilderness area on the planet. It is an extremely jagged, glaciated, mountain landscape that includes the world's largest non-polar ice caps, pristine fjords, and wilderness rivers. The elevation of the peaks in this region ranges up to 20,000 feet. This terrain is amongst the best in North America for learning climbing skills, and the sea kayaking, rafting, trekking, and skiing here are world class. Our expedition center in Haines is an outstanding gateway for accessing this unrivaled wilderness area.

The staff of Alaska Mountain Guides places a premium on our guests' experience. Every trip that we lead draws on the experience of countless expeditions in Alaska, South America, Africa and Asia. Our leaders are committed professionals who are exemplary guides and instructors. We are dedicated to insuring our guests an experience that exceeds their expectations!

Our programs strive to exceed individual expectations. We are dedicated to developing competent, confident climbers. Attention to detail and safety, and an emphasis on fun, are all important parts of the Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School experience.

We look forward to having you join us.

CLASSES, STYLES & DISCIPLINES

Group Sizes	2 to 6 people
Course Durations	1 to 21 days
Required Skill Level	Open to All
Required Equipment	Included
Targeted Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
Our Certificatons	AMG has been in operation for 15 years and has never had a serious accident. This is not happenstance. Safety is our number one prioity. Our corporate parteners include: Princess Cruise lines who just awarded us "Tour of the Season" for our rock climbinb progrm in Alaska. Patagonia, Kelty, Black Diamond, Putney Student Travel, Adventure Treks, and Holland America. We are members of the Alaska Travel Industry Associaton, The Juneau CVB, Haines CVB, Haines Search and Resuce. AMG has taught courses for the US Military, local EMS, and numerous university programs.

Class & Lesson Types
Private Lessons	Kids/Youth	Instructor Course
Group Lessons	Elderly	Workshops/Seminars
Mountain Skills & Disciplines
Hiking	Mountaineering	Canyoneering
Backpacking	High Altitude	Caving
Camping	Traversing	Coasteering
Rock Climbing	Aid Climbing	Big Walling
Ice Climbing	Free Climbing	Ropes & Knots
Bouldering	Solo Climbing	Belaying
Indoor Climbing	Lead Climbing	Rappeling
Traditional Climbing	Top Roping
Avalanche Awareness	Outdoor Survival	First Aid
Environmental Awareness	Navigation	Search & Rescue
Additional: Risk Management

SCHEDULES & ACTIVITIES

This course is designed as a hands-on introduction to safe mountaineering. We will spend five days moving through the mountains and across massive glaciers, plunging ourselves into a world of jagged peaks and brilliant blue ice falls.

Our trip begins with a spectacular ski plane flight into the mountains. After we establish a camp we will begin to learn crampon, ice axe, and rope team skills. Training in avalanche awareness, anchor techniques, belaying, crevasse rescue, navigation, and hazard/risk assessment are covered as you gain experience. Conditions permitting we will attempt two climbs during the course that will put your new skills to use!

This course allows the practical application of your new skills. Our philosophy is one of learn by doing. Small groups and a low participant to instructor ratio give us the flexibility to accommodate individual goals and expectations. No previous experience is necessary.

Hi Sean and Darsie,
Thanks for your beginning mountaineering course the last week of July with Eli, Robbie, and Rachel. They were SO patient and compassionate with me. To be out there on the glacier was an amazing experience for me. I got a lot out of it, in ways I didn't expect.... All 3 of them are exceptional people and I was lucky to have them be the ones who introduced me to this "sport" (though it seems more like a frame of mind...).
Thanks again,
Trish M.

INCLUDED SERVICES

Meals	All Inclusive
Local Transport	Included
Insurance	Not Included
Additional	All group climbing gear, all transportation (ski plane, 4X4, Etc) from Haines., Guides, all food while on triips, tents, etc.
Nearby Attractions	Many people choose to join us for sea kayaking, rafting or Mt. biking after their mountaineering course. The inside Passage and Glacier Bay National Park are worth a visit in our area

PRICING & CONDITIONS

Starting Price:

$180.00 per Person/Day

Season Availability:

April to September

Policies & Conditions

DEPOSITS: A $250 deposit will reserve your space in any of our courses or trips. Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
PAYMENTS: We accept personal checks, cashiers checks, money orders, and most major credit cards.
REFUNDS: In the event that you are unable to join us the following guidelines will apply. If you notify us 120 days before your departure you receive a full refund of all payments and deposits. Notification between 120 and 60 days receives a refund of deposits and payments minus a one hundred dollar handling fee. Notice after 60 days before departure receives no refund, but funds can be transferred to another trip of your choice. Notice after 30 days before departure receives no refund. This policy has been established to meet the demands of planning well-organized courses and trips. If for any reason a trip ends early there will be no refund. If you have not paid in full 60 days prior to your trips departure, and you have not contacted us regarding other payment options, we reserve the right to schedule another individual in your place. In this event, you are responsible for any associated costs.

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SERVICE OVERVIEW

Activities	Camping, Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing
City	Haines
State	Alaska
Country	United States
Group Size	2 to 6 people
Duration	1 to 21 days
Meals	All Inclusive
Local Transport	Included
Insurance	Not Included
Season	April to September
Start Price	$180.00 per Person/Day

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