Climbs, Treks, and Expeditions
Mt. Rainier - Mountaineering School
In this introduction to alpine mountaineering techniques, learn how to travel efficiently and safely in the mountains.
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Mt. Rainier - Crevasse Rescue School
Become skilled in crevasse rescue, learning the techniques needed to travel safely in glaciated terrain.
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Mt. Rainier - Four Day Climb
The classic climb of Mt. Rainier: after learning the foundational mountaineering skills on the mountain's lower slopes, tackle Mt. Rainier on a two day climb to the summit on the mountain's most popular route.
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Mt. Rainier - Five Day Climb
After an introduction to mountaineering skills, climb to 10,000' on Mt. Rainier and spend two nights there to take advantage of the best window for a summit attempt of Mt. Rainier's classic route.
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Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir
Spend your work week at 10,000' on Mt. Rainier, learning and practicing essential mountaineering skills in preparation for a summit bid and gaining important experience for future climbs.
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Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons
Establish a solid foundation of mountaineering skills and prepare for bigger peaks on this expedition style climb that ascends Mt. Rainier's largest glacier.
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Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz
A more technical expedition style climb of Mt. Rainier, focusing on building foundational mountaineering skills and techniques and preparing climbers for future expeditions.
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Backcountry Ski Course
As the perfect introduction to backcountry skiing, you will learn the foundational skills and techniques necessary to venture safely beyond ski area boundaries. This course is designed to be taken before our Ski Mountaineering Course.
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Expedition Skills Seminar - Paradise
An expedition style ascent of Mt. Rainier's Paradise Glacier, teaching foundational mountaineering skills before making a summit attempt on Rainier's classic Disappointment Cleaver Route.
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Denali Prep Course
The perfect opportunity to prepare for Denali. Test your gear while learning and practicing relevant skills, and experience the camp life. All vital skills for your goal of climbing Denali.
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Denali - West Buttress Expedition
The classic climbing route on Denali has everything the Alaska range is known for—heavily glaciated terrain, high altitudes, and beautiful views. Join us for our historic 50th season in the spring of 2025!
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Denali - West Buttress Custom
If an expedition to the highest mountain in North America is on your climbing list, consider joining RMI on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
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Alpine Climbing - Little Switzerland
Add to your resume of mixed climbing, with alpine-style ascents of ice and rock on the granite spires above Pika Glacier in Denali National Park and Preserve.
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*INCLUDES ROUND-TRIP TRANSFER TO TALKEETNA, TALKEETNA LODGING (2 NIGHTS), BUSH PILOT, & PARK ENTRANCE FEE.
Expedition Skills Seminar - Ruth Glacier
Spend eight days in some of the most beautiful mountains on the North American continent – the Alaska Range. Based out of the Great Gorge on the Ruth Glacier, we have the perfect alpine playground for training and climbing. Our climbing objective during the trip is the summit of 9,545’ Mt Dickey via the west face route.
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Denali - Women's Expedition
Join a team of motivated women led by RMI's talented female guides to tackle the highest peak in North America.
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*INCLUDES ROUND-TRIP TRANSFER TO TALKEENTA, TALKEETNA LODGING (3 NIGHTS), BUSH PILOT, CLIMBING PERMIT & PARK ENTRANCE FEE
Mt. Shuksan - Sulphide Glacier
A classic climb of a Northwest icon, and the ideal entry level climb for those new to the sport of alpine mountaineering or seeking an approachable yet legendary climb.
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Forbidden Peak - West Ridge
Renowned for its exciting and classic alpine terrain, the West Ridge of Forbidden is a climb that has rightfully earned its place as one of the "Fifty Classic Climbs in North America."
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Mt. Shuksan - Fisher Chimneys
A longer and more challenging route makes this is a rewarding and enjoyable climb with moderate rock and glacier climbing ideal for those familiar with basic climbing techniques.
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Expedition Skills Seminar - Shuksan
Establish a solid foundation of mountaineering skills and prepare for bigger peaks on the Mt. Shuksan's Sulphide Glacier.
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Mt. Baker - North Ridge
The North Ridge of Mt. Baker features an approach through dense old growth forests, superb mountaineering and alpine ice climbing, and stunning views of the Salish Sea.
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Mt. Baker Coleman-Deming
The moderate glaciated and alpine rock terrain of Mt. Baker's Coleman-Deming route along with the beautiful summit vista make it an ideal introductory climb for novice climbers inexperienced in glacier travel.
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*We require that all climbers and guides have received the primary COVID-19 vaccination series (1 or 2 doses depending on manufacturer) to join our programs.
Mt. Baker Summit & Ski Descent
Over 5,000' of skiable terrain from the summit and a season that lasts well in to summer makes Mt. Baker one of the most enjoyable ski mountaineering peaks in the Pacific Northwest.
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Mt. Baker - Easton Glacier
Nestled in the North Cascades of Washington, Mt. Baker's Easton Glacier offers a fun and moderate line of ascent to the summit of this classic northwest volcano.
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Glacier Peak Climb
Glacier Peak is a moderate glaciated climb on Washington State's most remote volcano.
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Expedition Skills Seminar - Baker: Easton
Establish a solid foundation of mountaineering skills and prepare for bigger peaks with RMI's experienced mountain guides on Mt. Baker's Easton Glacier.
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Mt. Baker Backcountry Ski & Splitboard Course
This course is the perfect introduction to backcountry touring. You will learn the foundational skills and techniques necessary to venture safely beyond ski area boundaries.
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Expedition Skills Seminar - Baker: Coleman-Deming
Establish a solid foundation of mountaineering skills and prepare for bigger peaks with RMI's experienced mountain guides on Mt. Baker's Coleman-Deming route.
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Mt. Baker Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Course and Coleman-Deming Glacier Climb
This unique program merges a Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor course with comprehensive mountaineering skill development and a challenging climb of the iconic North Cascade peak, Mt. Baker.
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Alpine Seminar
The North Cascades Alpine Seminar is a training seminar designed for climbers eager to tackle longer, more technically demanding routes. Participants will summit two iconic peaks, Mt. Shuksan via the rugged Fisher Chimneys route and Mt. Baker, with options to ascend either the striking North Ridge or the classic Coleman-Deming route.
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Orizaba and Ixtaccihuatl - Mexico
The volcanoes overlooking Mexico's central valleys challenge mountaineers with high altitudes and exciting glacial climbing in an expedition to two of North America's highest mountains.
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Orizaba Express
The volcanoes overlooking Mexico's central valleys challenge mountaineers with high altitudes and exciting glacial climbing in an expedition to one of North America's highest mountains.
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Cayambe and Cotopaxi - Ecuador
The spectacular glaciated peaks of Cotopaxi (19,348') and Cayambe (18,997') in Ecuador offer exciting and accessible high altitude mountaineering.
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Cotopaxi Express - Ecuador
Our Cotopaxi Express climb brings you up the mountain's high altitude glaciers and home again all in a nine day adventure.
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Ecuador Seminar - Chimborazo
Ecuador’s remarkable concentration of high altitude volcanoes offers superb climbing and excellent opportunities to build your climbing skills.
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Machu Picchu
Journey from the streets of Cusco, along ancient winding Incan footpaths, to the legendary city of Machu Picchu perched high in the rugged Peruvian Andes.
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*MUST SIGN-UP BY DECEMBER 1 TO SECURE PERMIT
Expedition Skills Seminar - Peru
Climb in the peaks of Peru's Cordillera Blanca while establishing a solid foundation of mountaineering skills and techniques in order to prepare for bigger peaks in the future.
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Chopicalqui
Chopicalqui is a classic high elevation mountaineering climb in Peru's Cordillera Blanca. Rising to 20,846', Chopicalqui's large glaciers and steep terrain will thrill experienced alpine climbers.
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Illimani and Huayna Potosi
Huayna Potosi and Illimani, the two objectives of the Cordillera Real expedition, offer excellent alpine climbing at high altitude. These imposing peaks are the perfect place to take your climbing skills to new elevations, to train for the world's great ranges, or to take part in a culturally rich expedition.
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Aconcagua
Meaning Sentinal of Stone, Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the world outside the Himalaya, towering over the rest of the Andes. It is an excellent peak for climbers to build their expedition and mountaineering skills.
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*DOES NOT INCLUDE CLIMBING PERMIT.
Chile - Ski Mountaineering
The perfect blend of skiing, climbing, and culture in the Chilean Andes. Climb four peaks and experience long ski descents from the top of the region's most beautiful volcanoes. All in thirteen days!
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Torres del Paine Trek
The "O Circuit" of Torres del Paine park is an 80 mile circuit around the park that gives trekkers the chance to experience the stunning and stark landscapes and biodiversity of southern Patagonia.
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Vinson Massif
The highest point in Antarctica, Vinson towers above the icy interior of the continent. An expedition to its remote flanks is an unrivaled mountain adventure to a landscape rarely visited.
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Vinson Massif Private Expedition
The highest point in Antarctica, Vinson towers above the icy interior of the continent. An expedition to its remote flanks is an unrivaled mountain adventure to a landscape rarely visited.
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Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari
Climb to the Roof of Africa through some of the continent's most majestic landscapes and afterward witness the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth where lions and elephants still rule the plains.
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Kilimanjaro Climb Only
Scale Kilimanjaro's jungled flanks to the mountain's icy summit in an unforgettable journey designed expressly for those seeking the adventure of Kilimanjaro but limited by the constraints of time.
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Tanzania Safari
Join us for a stunning safari through the Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongo Crater Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Parks of Tanzania.
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Kilimanjaro Private Climb & Safari
Climb to the Roof of Africa through some of the continent's most majestic landscapes and afterward witness the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth where lions and elephants still rule the plains.
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*We require that all climbers and guides have received the primary COVID-19 vaccination series (1 or 2 doses depending on manufacturer) to join our programs.
Kilimanjaro Private Safari
Witness the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth where lions and elephants still rule the plains.
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*We require that all climbers and guides have received the primary COVID-19 vaccination series (1 or 2 doses depending on manufacturer) to join our programs.
Mt. Elbrus South Side
In a journey to the top of Russia's forgotten corners, climb the rolling glaciers overlooking the fabled Caucasus Mountains of Europe's highest peak.
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Mt. Elbrus North Side
The north side of Mt. Elbrus is the wild and forgotten face of Europe's highest point. This is the ideal expedition for climbers interested in building their climbing skills while getting off the beaten track on one of the Seven Summits.
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Mt. Elbrus Summit & Ski Descent
Here is your chance to ski one of the Seven Summits! Experience a spectacular 6500' ski descent from the highest point in Europe and explore the historic cities of Moscow and St. Petersberg, all in less than two weeks.
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Mt. Everest South Side
Led by Everest's most experienced guides and supported by some of the best Sherpa staff on the mountain, our Everest Expedition is the ideal approach to climbing the world's tallest mountain.
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Mt. Everest Custom Expedition
Led by Everest's most experienced guides and supported by some of the best Sherpa staff on the mountain, our Everest Custom Expedition is the ideal approach to climbing the world's tallest mountain.
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*We require that all climbers and guides have received the primary COVID-19 vaccination series (1 or 2 doses depending on manufacturer) to join our programs. | PER CLIMBER FOR 2:1 CLIMBER-TO-GUIDE RATI
Everest Base Camp Trek
The unbelievable scenery and rich culture make the Everest Base Camp Trek the experience of a lifetime and the perfect way to explore the Khumbu region of Nepal.
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*Recent changes by authorities in the Khumbu region restrict trekkers from staying overnight at Everest Basecamp. If these restrictions remain, we may need to adjust our itinerary for the 2025 season.
Everest Base Camp Trek - Lobuche
Experience the scenery and culture of Nepal's Khumbu region while trekking to Everest Base Camp before tackling Lobuche, one of Nepal's 6000m peaks.
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*Recent changes by authorities in the Khumbu region restrict trekkers from staying overnight at Everest Basecamp. If these restrictions remain, we may need to adjust our itinerary for the 2025 season.
Shishapangma - Tibet
Shishapangma is the 14th highest mountain in the world, and the only 8,000m peak lying solely in Tibet. For a peak of this size and stature, the Northwest Ridge, our climbing route, offers a direct route to Shishapangma's Central Summit.
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Gokyo Trek
Experience the incredible Khumbu region, on a less travelled route that takes us up over Renjo La Pass, down into the serene alpine village of Gokyo. Enjoy the hospitality and excellent food of the teahouses that the region is famous for along the way.
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Ama Dablam Expedition
Ama Dablam is arguably the most aesthetic mountain in the Himalaya. The SW ridge provides exhilarating rock, snow, and ice climbing to its summit via the Dablam glacier.
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Mongolia: Mt. Khuiten
Western Mongolia offers unparalleled views, approachable climbing, and incredible culture. Experience all three as we climb in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.
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Carstensz Pyramid
The highest continental summit in Australasia, the remote and challenging Carstensz Pyramid, lies tucked deep in the heart of Papua's Sudirman Mountains. Come join us on this, the most elusive of the seven summits.
