THE Pinnacle
ALASKA rANGE
Ski Mountaineering CAMP

The Next Frontier of

Summit Ski Camps

Welcome to the Alaska Range!

BE THE FIRST

Inspired Summit is teaming up with Mountain Trip to offer

this exclusive first opportunity

The Pinnacle Camp will be all the fun, community and mentorship that you have come to expect from Inspired Summit with the added inspiration of skiing amongst some of the largest mountains in the world.

This unique camp is for experienced backcountry skiers who are looking to take it to the next level. The Alaska Range is glaciated and provides a huge variety of ski opportunities from steep couloirs to wide-open glaciers. There’s something to challenge anyone. Exactly where we end up in the Alaska Range depends on weather and snow conditions, as well as the interests and abilities of the group.

We will be winter camping, spending the nights in our comfortable base camp, and exploring some of the best skiing in North America by day.

After flying into Anchorage, we head North toward Denali National Park. We’ll launch from Talkeetna in a ski plane and land on a glacier where we’ll set up a comfortable base camp from which to ski tour and climb in the biggest mountains in North America.

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Curriculum

Stability Evaluation for Ski Mountaineering
Crevasse Rescue
Glacial Travel
Steep Skiing Techniques and Philosophy
Uphill Ice axe and crampon techniques
Self-arrest practice
Basic Rope Work (harnesses and improvised harnesses, knots, basic belaying and rappelling)
Ski Anchors
Winter camping

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Details

7 Days 7 Nights
All inclusive
5 days of skiing on glacier
Location: Alaska Range
2:1 student to guide ratio
Guides: AMGA/ IFMGA certified and Highly experienced
$7955 per person

*Max 6 participants total

What's Included

2 Wasatch Prep days
First night Lodging
Airport Shuttle
All transportation in Anchorage
Ski Plane Flights
Welcome Night Dinner
All Meals on Glacier
All group gear
Tents
Kitchen
Setup of Base Camp
2:1 Client to Guide ratio
Ropes
Belay Devices
Carabiners
Access to Technical gear rentals
Access to exclusive partner discount codes

Who's This For?

Looking to take your ski mountaineering skills to the next level? The Pinnacle Ski camp takes our popular Summit Ski Mountaineering Camp to the next level. This is for the experienced backcountry skier looking to gain glacial ski experience and/or build upon their glacial ski skills. The terrain available ranges from steep couloirs, faces, and low angle powder fields. Conditions and group skill level will dictate the terrain available to the group.

Prerequisits

Completion of the Summit Ski Mountaineering camp (or submit skills assessment application.
Approximately 50 days previous ski touring experience
20 days skiing riding slopes 40 degree or steeper in variable snow conditions
Ability to do consecutive 5k vert days
Knowledge of basic knots and hitches
Familiarity with using crampons and ice axe
Previous winter camping experience

What Do I Bring?

Ski crampons and boot crampons
Ice Axe
Light weight Mountaineering Harness
Alpine touring equipment – rubber-soled AT boots with walk mode required,
Pin-bindings strongly encouraged
Splitboarding equipment – hard boot, “Dyna-split” style set up strongly encouraged
Backcountry skiing clothing and equipment
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Ski/ Snowboard/ Mountaineering Helmet
See Full Packing List here.

Logistics

The Pinnacle is about building our skills and experience while growing a community of ski mountaineers.

The Pinnacle builds on the skills that are introduced in The Summit Ski Camp and it is highly recommended that participants who want to join the Pinnacle first attend our Summit Camp in Utah.

For those who have the previous skill set required and would like to bypass the Summit we require a written submission of your previous experience and a quick phone call to ensure your experience and goals line up with the camp.

WHAT DO OUR CLIENTS SAY?

“Inspired Summit is hands down the best guiding company around. Not only are the guides experts in mountain skills who know all the super secret locals-only spots, they are the type of people who you want to grab a beer with at the end of the day.”

— Becca B., Salt Lake City

FAQ:

Where do I sleep?

Participants will arrive to pre-setup base camp kitchen. You will learn how to setup your mountaineering tents, and learn skills that go along with sleeping in snowy mountain-terrain.

What will the conditions be like?

We can't predict what the conditions will be like but we're hoping for a diurnal melt-freeze cycle which make for great ski objectives and easy spring travel. Or maybe even a spring storm cycle that will give us some fresh powder. It's Alaska, anything can happen!

Who are the guides?

Lead Guide Matt Park has been running trips in the Alaska range since 2018 and has guided multiple camps, routes, and glaciers in the range. Shaun and Weston Deutschlander are AMGA Certified Ski Guide and Assistant Ski Guides and have experience skiing in the Kenai Peninsula, Talkeetna and Valdez.

What is the elevation of camp?

While we have many options for camp we will likely be camping around 5600'

Do you have other questions?

Email us!