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Why Climb in Mongolia with Alpine Ascents?

Schedule Flexibility

Important to success and enjoyment for our climbers is the ability to adjust our climbing schedules as needed to account for ever-changing mountain conditions. Rather than throwing up our hands and ending an expedition when a route may become unclimbable, we treat these situations as challenges and, thanks to our experience and local expertise, we can change locations mid-expedition if necessary and offer alternate climbs and adventures. When such occasions have arisen, our climbers have regularly praised these adjustments as highlights of their expeditions.

Experience and Recent Success

We have been running successful expeditions in Mongolia since 2000 and look forward to a 17th year of operation.   Our 2018 Mongolia expedition with seven climbers saw 100% summit success with Brian Houle at the helm.  Our 2017 team with 8 climbers all topped out with Ben Jones as lead. Our 2016 Mongolia expedition saw 100% summit success! Our familiarity with the region, our expertise, and our knowledge of mountaineering around the world lend a depth and richness to every expedition that we feel is unrivaled in the guiding community.

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.

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OUR GUIDING TEAM

Alpine Ascents is known worldwide for the unparalleled quality of its guide staff. Previous Mongolia guides include famed mountaineers Todd Burleson, Ben Jones, and Vern Tejas. While many other outfitters are little more than a “one-man show,” we offer trips led by professional mountaineers. We have great flexibility in guide staff, full-time office support, logistics, and access. And we have information for other great climbs around the world.

MEET THE GUIDES

I’ve always had a great experience on AAI outings. I just want to add that your entire team is A+++. Great client group this year too! I know everyone enjoyed this Mongolia expedition. The Mongolia expedition far exceeded my expectations.

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