Mountaineering

3-7 days


  • Rope teams head for the summit! Rope teams head for the summit!
  • A scout enjoys the scenic view just outside basecamp A scout enjoys the scenic view just outside basecamp
  • The mountains around Haines and Skagway offer stunning scenery The mountains around Haines and Skagway offer stunning scenery
  • Experience unforgettable sunrises as we rise early in the morning to climb nearby mountains! Experience unforgettable sunrises as we rise early in the morning to climb nearby mountains!
     

The mountains of Alaska have captivated the imagination of the world’s alpinists for decades.

The extensive glaciation, vast wilderness setting, and extreme rugged nature of Alaskan peaks are unmatched anywhere in the world. Bordering the largest non-polar ice cap in the world, the Haines High Adventure Base is perfectly situated to access one of the most rugged, glaciated and wild mountain ranges in the Western Hemisphere.

Our mountaineering location is based out of Skagway, Alaska.  It is accessed from the Klondike Highway and offers fantastic views and mountaineering terrain. From a series of different alpine base camps, instructors and scouts choose from endless climbing objectives.

A Typical Day 

May include an alpine start for a summit attempt of a nearby peak, vertical ice climbing on seracs or rappelling technique review on a nearby nunatak.  Haines High Adventure Base instructors provide professional skill instruction and time-tested progressions alongside a series of exciting summit climbs. You’ll have a chance to climb with your group through a crevassed icefall, ascend a rocky ridge with the clouds beneath your feet and build an elaborate base camp in a scenic mountain setting.

The Instructors of Chilkoot High Adventure Base

Are widely recognized as some of the very best in their field and have practical leadership experience from around the globe. They are well trained and have an uncommon enthusiasm for sharing their skill and knowledge, borne out of a passion for outdoor exploration.

Experience Level

No previous experience is necessary for this course. However, with a desire to learn and an enthusiasm for adventure, scouts will develop the skills necessary for a lifetime of wilderness exploration.

This Program Requires Passports!

Please note that while this program does not cross into Canada it does involve a check in with U.S. customs. With this in mind we remind all guests to bring their passports!