Alpine Ascents

Welcome to Alpine Ascents

Celebrating 39 years of leading successful expeditions in 2025, Alpine Ascents International, Inc. is a leader in the climbing industry and has been instrumental in setting guiding standards in the international climbing community for most of our history. This year, we will offer more than 30 different expeditions and 50 training courses in 14 countries, including the Arctic and Antarctic regions. These expeditions range from three-day climbs of Mount Rainier to training courses in the North Cascades and Alaska, and ascents of the highest mountains around the world. Alpine Ascents’ philosophy is based on a true love and understanding of mountain wilderness. Our mission and goals are simple: by using the best climbing talent in the country, we offer the opportunity for climbers at all levels to achieve their personal aspirations through quality, challenging, safety conscious and fun expeditions. Unparalleled mountain adventures are what we do.

Join Us On Mount McKinley | Denali in 2025

Interested in climbing Mount McKinley | Denali with us? View this announcement for our 2025 schedule.

“Unreal. Breathtaking. All the details of the expedition were thought through and there was never a moment where I doubted the leadership. And the food was delicious.”

“I couldn’t have been more pleased with this expedition. It met or exceeded all of my expectations. From beginning to end, it is difficult for me to imagine how it could have been better.”

Recent Mount McKinley | Denali Climbers

Alpine Ascents Blog

From packing tips and tricks to the best wine pairings in back country cuisine, our blog probes the depths of the world of mountaineering.

Acclaimed In The Industry for the last 39 years

Named one of “The Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure Magazine.

Alpine Ascents was selected by The New York Times as the chosen Kilimanjaro Guide Service

Supporting Sherpa Youth Education

The Sherpa Education Fund was created to provide funds to educate children in Nepal. Our motivation originated from the families who came to us seeking an education for their children.

Current Cybercasts

One of the originators of the “Call From the Field” cybercast – please see our latest updates on our Cybercast page. Unique to Alpine Ascents, guides post audio updates directly to our website. Thanks for Tuning In! Please click the link for the latest posts and archive.

Mountaineering Store

Our Gear Shop offers an expertly curated selection of climbing & trekking equipment. The online store is available 24/7 for your convenience, and our Seattle shop is open during weekday business hours. Our highly trained staff are also able to accept orders or answer questions via phone.

Strengths: Flexibility, professionalism and organization. I especially appreciated being provided the opportunity to make our summit bid the day prior to plan. This option was the difference between a successful climb and one that would have ended like others who attempted on Monday – in having to turn around at 13,000’. The communication prior to the climb was great – I always felt like I could ask questions and get prompt answers.

ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

  • Cascades Conditions Report 5/13/2025

    Greeting fellow climbers, We say this every year, but we can’t believe how quickly May flies by! This weekend has brought a mixture of unsettled weather to the Pacific Northwest with some groups experiencing stormy conditions while others climbed above the clouds and enjoyed plenty of sun.  Over the last week our teams have spread […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 5/9/2025

    Hello climbers, In what feels like no time, we’ve finished our first two weeks of climbing in the Cascades. Climbers have been making the most of high pressure in Washington and making ascents of peaks all across the state from Tahoma to Koma Kulshan and everything in between. Up north, our first Denali teams of […]

  • Mount Rainier Route Update – May 5, 2025

    Hello Climbers, Over the weekend, our teams reported excellent climbing conditions on the route above Camp Muir. The current route ascends via the Ingraham Direct, with a traverse around 12,700 feet leading out to Camp Comfort. From there, climbers are enjoying a direct line to the summit on moderate-angle snow. With cooler temps holding steady, […]

Partners & Accreditations

Alpine Ascents International is an authorized mountain guide service of Denali National Park and Preserve and Mount Rainier National Park.
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