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EXPEDITIONS

Technical alpine climbs and high-altitude trekking for those who train for months before the ascent.

27°59'17"N / 86°55'31"E EXPEDITION SEASON 2025-26
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Planned Routes

EXP.001

Aconcagua

Cordillera de los Andes, Argentina

0
meters · 22,841 ft
Dates Jan 12 – Feb 2, 2026
Duration 21 days
Team Size 6 climbers
Advanced 32°39'S / 70°01'W
EXP.002

Mont Blanc Traverse

Graian Alps, France / Italy

0
meters · 15,774 ft
Dates Jun 14 – Jun 28, 2026
Duration 14 days
Team Size 4 climbers
Intermediate 45°50'N / 6°52'E
EXP.003

Island Peak

Khumbu, Nepal Himalaya

0
meters · 20,305 ft
Dates Oct 3 – Oct 24, 2025
Duration 21 days
Team Size 8 climbers
Advanced 27°58'N / 86°56'E
EXP.004

Torres del Paine

Patagonia, Chile

0
meters · 9,462 ft
Dates Dec 1 – Dec 14, 2025
Duration 13 days
Team Size 6 climbers
Intermediate 51°00'S / 73°05'W

Know Your Route

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Foundation

2,000 – 3,500m

For trekkers with solid fitness and basic mountaineering awareness. No technical climbing required.

  • Regular hiking experience
  • 6-month fitness baseline
  • Altitude tolerance
II

Technical

3,500 – 5,000m

Glacier travel, fixed-rope sections, crampon and ice-axe competency. Prior alpine experience expected.

  • Alpine mountaineering course
  • Crampon & ice axe proficiency
  • Crevasse rescue training
III

Advanced

5,000 – 7,000m

High-altitude endurance, multi-day push strategies, technical ice and mixed terrain. months of preparation.

  • 5,000m+ summit log
  • Technical ice climbing
  • 12-week training program
IV

Expedition

7,000 – 8,849m

The death zone. Supplemental oxygen strategy, extreme cold management, 60+ day expeditions. Elite only.

  • 6,000m+ summit verified
  • High-altitude physiology cert
  • Guide committee approval

Led By Veterans

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Maren Holt

Lead Guide · IFMGA Certified

14 Himalayan expeditions. First female guided ascent of K2's North Ridge. Specializes in high-altitude logistics and acclimatization strategy.

47 Summits
12 8000m Peaks
18y Experience
IFMGA WFR Avalanche L3
TV

Tomás Vega

Senior Guide · Patagonia Specialist

Born in El Chaltén. 200+ ascents in the Andes. Holds the speed record for Aconcagua's Polish Direct. Patient teacher in severe conditions.

210+ Summits
38 Aconcagua
15y Experience
IFMGA WFR Rescue Spec
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Anika Steiner

Alpine Guide · Europe Lead

Former competitive ice climber. 11 Mont Blanc summit seasons. Fluent in four languages. Known for precision route-finding in whiteout conditions.

89 Summits
11 Mont Blanc
10y Experience
IFMGA OeAV Ice Comp L2

The Mountain
Is Waiting

Every expedition requires a 6–12 month preparation window. Secure your place now for the 2025–26 season. Applications are reviewed by our guide committee within 10 business days.

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