Price
$11,900.00
Payments
- A non-refundable $1,500.00 is due at the time of registration to reserve a space on the expedition.
- $10,200.00 balance due 120 days prior to departure date, unless otherwise specified, and can be paid by check, wire transfer, ACH or by credit card with a surcharge of 3%.
- Participants whose balances are not received by the 120-day deadline as stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.
Please note that all Mount McKinley | Denali expedition applications will be reviewed before acceptance. If a prerequisite course is required, we strongly recommend completing it before registering for the expedition. In some cases, climbers may be allowed to enroll in both a course and a Mount McKinley | Denali climb before completing the course.
For those who choose to register for both simultaneously, please be aware that if course guides determine additional training or a higher fitness level is necessary before joining a Mount McKinley | Denali expedition, we can typically transfer your payment to the following year, subject to date limitations. For more details, please contact us directly.
Kristie Kayl is a force of nature and a wellspring of invaluable information. She’s got the right stuff and from day 1 of our trip I felt lucky to be on her team. Kristie’s leadership skills and judgment got us up to the top and down the mountain safely. Kristie never talked down to anyone and always presented information and suggestions in a manner that was easily digestible. Facing a challenging weather and timeline scenario at the end of our trip, Kristie was our ace in the hole and I attribute the success of our summit bid to her leadership.
Price Includes
- Round-trip flight to Kahiltna Glacier Base Camp
- All group camp supplies, such as tents, stoves, etc.
- All group climbing gear
- All meals during expedition (while on the mountain)
- Day one lunch in Talkeetna
- Day one welcome dinner in Talkeetna
- All guide fees
Price Does Not Include
- Transportation to Alaska/Talkeetna — expeditions begin in Talkeetna
- Guide tips
- Two nights lodging in Talkeetna
- Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks (bottled water)
- Meals in Talkeetna day before program begins
- Some supplemental snacks such as candy bars – see confirmation materials
- Personal gear (see Gear List)
- All expenses incurred from in the event of early departure (evacuation fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc.)
- Excess baggage charges
- Personal expenses (i.e., laundry, mail, telecommunications)
- Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Alpine Ascents. International weather delays are not uncommon, schedule accordingly.
- Trip cancellation insurance (highly recommended)
- The $370.00 park fee, which is paid directly to the National Park ($270.00 park fee for those under 24 years of age)
- Gratuities for guide team
Schedule
Please note:
- The availability listed on this page reflects changes within the last 48 hours. Please contact our office for the most up-to-date availability for each departure. Guide schedules subject to change.
- All climbs currently nine climbers and three guides, except as noted below. All climbs will have a 3:1 ratio.
- All dates are subject to approval from Denali National Park and the National Park Service.
- All services are provided by Alpine Ascents Denali LLC, a subsidiary of Alpine Ascents International LLC and the Denali National Park Concessionaire.
May 12 – June 1, 2026 – 2 spaces left
Lead Guide: Dan Corn
May 14 – June 3, 2026 – 3 spaces left
Lead Guide: Geoff Lodge
May 17 – June 6, 2026 – 1 space left
Lead Guide: Matt Hallstead
May 18 – June 7, 2026 – Sold Out
Lead Guide: Stephen Williams
May 23 – June 12, 2026 – Sold Out
Lead Guide: Bobby Cosker
May 24 – June 13, 2026 – Sold Out
Lead Guide: Arielle Todd
June 5 – 25, 2026 – Sold Out
Lead Guide: Stuart Robertson
June 6 – 26, 2026 – 2 spaces left
Lead Guide: David Gottlieb
June 16 – July 6, 2026 – 3+ spaces left
Lead Guide: Emma Lyddan
Alpine Ascents has the best guides in the business! -2025 climber
- Private Groups: We are happy to accommodate private groups for climbs on Mount McKinley | Denali and throughout AK. Please contact our offices to discuss arranging a private climb.
- All schedules account for round-trip travel from home country.
- Please contact our office for the most up-to-date availability for each departure.
- All land prices listed below, round-trip international airfare is not included.
- All land prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single rooms are available for an additional charge.
- Dates & prices are subject to change.
- Please purchase trip cancellation insurance (see bottom of page) within 21 days of booking your trip.
- Please contact us with any questions as we look to provide excellent customer service answering your climb and gear questions.
Mount McKinley | Denali Cancellation/Refund Policy
Due to the nature, heavy expenses, and limitations of our federal government permit, Alpine Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy.
- Each $1,500 deposit is nonrefundable.
- All balances are due 120 days prior to departure date unless otherwise specified and can be paid by check, wire transfer, ACH or by credit card with a surcharge of 3%. Payment details will be in your billing statement.
- Full refunds, less deposit, will be provided 120 days or more prior to the expedition date.
- We will provide a 50% refund 90–119 days prior to expedition date.
- No refunds will be provided 89 or fewer days prior to the expedition date.
- All refund requests must be made in writing.
- Participants whose balances are not received by the 120th day deadline as stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
As there are many unforeseen circumstances that may occur during or leading up to the trip, we highly recommend trip cancellation insurance.
In many situations, this may be the only way to receive a refund for unused services.
In brief, trip cancellation insurance may allow you to get reimbursement if you need to cancel your expedition when you are not entitled to a refund from Alpine Ascents.
Alpine Ascents International offers a plan in conjunction with our travel insurance partner.
Yes I enjoyed this expedition very much! The backdrop of Denali National Park is amazing. The program was well organized and scheduled to optimize the chance of success for a summit which we did. The food was phenomenal despite the austere environment.
