Price & Schedule

Prices

$550.00
Maximum 5:1 climber to guide ratio

Payment Policy

  • $550.00 payment, due with application
  • Each deposit includes a $300.00 nonrefundable registration fee.
  • Trip reservation changes, if available, are subject to a $100 change fee.

Price Includes

  • NPS Park Entrance Fee
  • Guide fees (5:1 climber-to-guide ratio)
  • Group equipment such as tents, ropes, and cooking gear etc.
  • Alpine Ascents Logo Item

Price Does Not Include

  • Personal gear
  • Breakfast/lunch/dinner
  • Hotels/lodging in Seattle
    (We have a preferred arrangement with the Marqueen Hotel, 2 blocks from our office)
  • Transportation to and from the trailhead
  • All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)
  • Trip cancellation insurance
  • Guide tips
  • Please contact our office for the most up to date availability for each departure.
  • Dates & prices are subject to change.
  • Please purchase trip cancellation insurance within 21 days of booking your trip.
  • Please note: there is a mandatory gear check the day of your course at our Seattle office. See your confirmation materials for exact time.

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.

  • Full refunds, less the nonrefundable registration fee, will be provided for cancellations made 120-days prior to the course start date.
  • 50% refunds, less the nonrefundable registration fee, will be provided for cancellations made 90-119 days prior to the course start date.
  • No refunds will be provided for cancellations made 89-days prior to the course start date.
  • Alpine Ascents International will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations when necessary, waiving certain fees when feasible.
  • All cancellation/refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the deadlines stated above.

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.

Trip cancellation insurance is the only way to receive a refund 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.

The expedition certainly fit the bill of what was advertised, and there were no negative surprises. Positive surprises were the quality of the city and town accommodation and food, the mountain food and the quality of the guides. These were all outstanding.

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Partners & Accreditations

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