10-Day Mount Rainier Course & Climb Schedule and Prices
All Dates & Prices Subject to Approval by Mount Rainier National Park
2009 Schedule
May 19 – May 28, 2009
June 2 – June 11, 2009
Cost
$2,500.00
Payments
$500.00 deposit, due with application
Balance due 90 days prior to departure.
Costs Include
Round Trip Transportation from Seattle to Mount Rainier
Guide Fees (4:1 climber-to-guide ratio, 2:1 on summit day)
Park Fees - $5 Entrance Fee, $30 Climbing Fee
Group Equipment such as ropes, snow and ice protection etc.
Cotton Alpine Ascents T-shirt
Costs Do Not Include
$25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
Personal gear (see equipment list)
Meals on Course (see menu plan)
Meals while not climbing, including breakfast Day 1 and Dinner Day 7.
Trasportation to/from Seattle, Washington
Hotels/lodging in Seattle.
(We have a preferred arrangement with the Mediterranean Inn and the
Marqueen Hotel, 2 blocks from our office)
Transfers to/from Seattle office. 2 hotels within walking distance of our office.
All expenses incurred in the event of early departure ( evac fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)
Trip cancellation insurance
Rainier Cancellation/Refund Policy
Note: Alpine Ascents International highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all programs.
Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Alpine Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy.
Payment Policy
- Deposits are due at time of registration to reserve space on the climb.
Please include with completed application form if you have not already submitted deposit by phone.
- Each deposit includes a $200.00 non-refundable registration fee.
- All balances are due 90 days prior to climb start date.
- Payments can be made by check, money order, wire transfer or credit card (VISA/MC/AMEX).
- Mount Rainier Program balances are automatically charged 90 days prior to departure date.
Refund Policy
- $200.00 non-refundable registration fee.
- Full refunds will be provided 90 days prior to climb start date.
- 50% refunds will be provided 60-89 days prior to climb start date.
- No refunds will be provided 59 days prior to climb start date.
- If Alpine Ascents cancels or reschedules a program, all fees are refundable and/or transferable.
We highly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. Alpine Ascents International offers a plan in conjunction with Travelex. If you are signing up online or over the phone our location number is #47-0553. Detailed policy information will be sent upon receipt of your completed application.