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Why Climb the Matterhorn With Alpine Ascents?

Honestly, I cannot think of ANYTHING you could have done to improve my experience. Great company, great guide, great weather, great huts, great organization of itinerary, great mountains! EVERYTHING was perfect! -2019 Climber

We have been guiding the Matterhorn for the past 15 years. Our familiarity with the region, combined with our expertise and knowledge around the world lend a depth and richness to every expedition that we feel is unrivaled in the guiding community.

Schedule Flexibility

One of the most important factors in the success and enjoyment for our climbers has been the ability to adjust our climbing schedules as needed to account for the ever-changing conditions in the mountains. Rather than throwing our hands up and ending an expedition when a route may become unclimbable, we treat these situations as challenges in their own right. Thanks to our experience and local expertise, we can change locations mid-expedition if necessary and offer alternate climbs and adventures for our climbers. When such occasions have arisen, our climbers regularly praise these adjustments as highlights of their expeditions.

OUR GUIDING TEAM

We are pleased to have Jonathon Spitzer (who also guides for us throughout the world), as our lead guide, local expert, and Alps Director. In addition to Jonathon, we employ top local guides who consistently make the expedition enjoyable, enriching, and extremely educational.

MEET THE GUIDES

GEAR DEPARTMENT

Alpine Ascents has a full Gear Department ready to assist with your climbing questions and preparations. We have a full-time gear staff and a retail store. All Alpine Ascents climbers receive a discount on each purchase in our Gear Shop.

SHOP

I had a great trip. Even if I hadn’t been able to summit I would sign up again in a minute. I am now considering the Eiger.

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