Alaska Ski Mountaineering Camp
7 Days Of Guided Big Mountain Skiing & Splitboarding In Denali National Park
Spend a week deep in the Alaska Range, skiing from a remote glacier basecamp in Denali National Park with Skyward Mountaineering. This 7 day ski mountaineering camp combines the freedom and solitude of multi-day backcountry ski touring with the efficiency, warmth, and comfort of a fixed basecamp.
By flying directly into the glacier via ski plane, we eliminate heavy pack carries between objectives, allowing us to travel light each day toward surrounding peaks, steep couloirs, and expansive powder lines.
Schedule: The open enrollment Alaska Ski Camp is 7 days in length. Custom/private dates available upon request.
Group Size: Maximum of 4 riders per guide.
Location: The Alaska Ski Camp is located in Denali National Park. Specific location of the expedition varies based on current conditions.
Pricing: $7,500 per skier.
Prerequisites: Riders must have advanced off-piste/backcountry skills, AIARE Level 1 (or equivalent), strong physical fitness, and prior ski mountaineering experience.
Expedition Description: Advanced ski mountaineering with glaciated ski tours and skiing up to 55°
Experience Big Mountain Skiing In The Alaska Range
The Alaska Range offers a scale and variety of terrain that is difficult to find anywhere else. Massive glaciers, high peaks, steep couloirs, and expansive remote terrain create an exceptional environment for ski mountaineering.
Each day is tailored to the team's goals and current mountain conditions. A week on the glacier typically includes:
Incredible Access: Scenic glacier ski plane flights in and out of the Alaska Range.
Daily Objectives: Light-pack tours focused on steep couloirs, big lines on high peaks, and expansive powder slopes.
Technical Instruction: Glacier travel, rope work, steep skiing/boarding techniques, and snowpack evaluation.
Basecamp Comfort: Warm meals, great company, and breathtaking views of North America’s highest peaks.
Planning Your Alaska Ski Mountaineering Camp
Strategic Basecamp Locations
We don't lock you into a rigid itinerary. Depending on snowpack, weather, and stability, our guides choose the optimal venue to maximize skiing quality and safety. Popular camp locations include:
Pika Glacier
Eldridge Glacier
Buckskin Glacier
The Triple Crown
Who Is The Alaska Ski Camp For?
This expedition is designed for advanced backcountry skiers and splitboarders* ready to step into a high-stakes alpine environment.
Prerequisites include:
Skiing/Riding Ability: Confident executing controlled turns in steep, un-groomed terrain (up to 45°+), tight couloirs, and variable snow.
Fitness: Able to carry a 40-50 lb pack a short distance on flight day and tour 3,000-5,000+ vertical feet per day with a daypack.
Education & Experience: Avalanche Level 1 (or equivalent avalanche safety course) and previous ski mountaineering experience (using crampons, ice axes, and harness).
* Unsure if your experience fits? Contact us to review your background and goals.
Why Ski With Skyward Mountaineering?
Guiding ski mountaineers in complex terrain since 1996, Skyward Mountaineering brings decades of big-mountain experience across Colorado, Alaska, and the Himalayas.
Uncompromised risk management: Remote Alaska terrain lacks local avalanche center forecasts. Our guides rely on real-time field evaluation and deep regional expertise to keep you safe.
Small group ratios: With a strict 4:1 client-to-guide max, you get personalized attention, safer movement on technical terrain, and flexible daily line choices.
Proven track record: Decades of experience coordinating complex glacier logistics, fly-in camps, and high-altitude ski expeditions.
Next Steps
Space is strictly limited to 4 skiers per guide. Secure your spot on the glacier for April 2027.
Sign Up For The Alaska Ski Camp
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