Alaskan Ski Mountaineer

Overview

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A small, flexible expedition to discover the ski mountaineering delights of Alaska

Introduction

Local Mountain Guide, Joe Stock was quite categorical – south central Alaska has the best backcountry skiing in the US. We should go and see if he’s right.

Objective

Within an hour’s drive of Anchorage are several incredible backcountry ski zones including the Kenai Mountains where we aim to start the action. We then move on to mythical Valdez then finally to Talkeetna – gateway to Denali and the Alaska Range. Here we fly in to the Central Range by small bush plane, setting up base camp on a glacier for five days unforgettable skiing. Because Alaska is mostly wilderness and undeveloped, trips require flexibility so we go with the flow.

What to expect

A typical day will give around 1,500m of ascent and descent on variable snow though usually spring snow or fresh on a firm base.

Visas and Travel Insurance

Visa – ESTA for some http://www.esta.us/, visa for others and happy days for the American citizens.
It is essential that everyone be well insured for search and rescue, medical costs, repatriation, loss of baggage, personal liability, cancellation etc.

Grade: 11D

Start point for those joining 'Land Only': Anchorage.

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Tailor-made option

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. Depending on your skiing experience, you may want a Jagged Globe leader or go ‘self-led’ with the assistance of local guides. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly if you take the self-led option. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign. We recommend that you read the FCO Travel Advice for North America on the FCO Website.

What the price includes

• Guides fees and expenses
• All internal transport
• All accommodation

What the price does not include

• International flights to Anchorage (please contact us for options and prices)
• UK and Foreign Airport taxes
• Visa Fees if applicable
• Lift passes, as and when required
• Lunches and dinners when you are not in the Alaska Range
• Excess baggage charges
• Travel Insurance
• Bar bills and laundry
• Tips

Tailor-made option

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. Depending on your skiing experience, you may want a Jagged Globe leader or go ‘self-led’ with the assistance of local guides. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly if you take the self-led option. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1:	Fly to Anchorage.
Day 2 - 14:	Skiing in Alaska - contact us for detailed itinerary.
Day 15 - 16:	Fly home.

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