Alaska Mountaineering School - Talkeetna, Alaska

Janie Roberts

Super fantastic experience! Be prepared, once you fly out anything can happen but the guides at AMS are beyond prepared. Each are extremely caring, passionate and knowledgeable individuals who are all about teaching and allowing you to feel confident in being in the great Alaskan Wilderness!

Tess Hollister

We had such an amazing trip on the 12-Day Mountaineering course with AMS! The professionalism and thoughtfulness the organization provided was truly impressive. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and the learning was fun! We will definitely be back for a future trip. What a lifetime experience! 🙂

Frank Davis

I was part of the 8 Day Advanced Alpine Course. AMS was super responsive to all my questions before the trip. Once I got there the guide was extremely knowledgeable, chill, and passionate about the profession. I felt safe at all times and learned an incredible amount of skills through hands on training. Absolutely would recommend the advanced course for those with a solid baseline experience looking to improve their skills and wanting to focus on climbing!

Brie B

I recently completed a successful Denali trip with Alaska Mountaineering School (AMS), and from start to finish, the entire experience was exceptional.

The guides were outstanding—highly professional, knowledgeable, and focused on safety. Their expertise made the ascent manageable and enjoyable. They were always there to offer support, whether it was technical advice on climbing or simply a word of encouragement on the difficult sections.

AMS did an excellent job of providing timely and accurate information throughout the preparation and the expedition itself. Their communication was clear and thorough, ensuring we were well-prepared for every aspect of the climb.

The entire trip was well-organized and the details were meticulously planned. I highly recommend AMS to anyone considering a Denali climb or any other mountaineering expedition.

Rachel Grout

AMS is a stellar provider of guided mountaineering experiences. Specifically, I participated in the all women’s Denali Expedition. With a strong emphasis on safety, expertise, and customer satisfaction, they cater to adventurers of all skill levels. I felt safe at all times.

Meesh, Roberta and Nadine were incredible and empowering!

The booking process is user-friendly, and the staff is responsive and knowledgeable, providing detailed trip information and answering any queries promptly. Post-expedition follow-ups show the company’s commitment to continuous improvement based on customer feedback.

Matt Palo

Completed the 12-day mountaineering course and absolutely loved it. Three instructors to nine students. I felt very safe and learned a great deal. Would certainly recommend to anyone interested in learning more about mountaineering or climbing. Instructors were knowledgeable and passionate about what they were teaching.

Ryan Obermeyer

AMS provided an exceptional experience for 12 days in the Denali range. The entire operation is well oiled and something to be proud of. My group and I couldn’t be happier with our guides and the learning that occurred. Looking forward to more time with the organization.

Victoria Leigh Burman

What an incredible experience. The 12 day mountaineering course met my expectations 100%. I felt sufficiently challenged (even more so at times) and even the hard days were wonderful. It is surreal to be back and I look forward of my next adventure with AMS! Thank you to Larry and Fallon for being such amazing instructors.