Expeditions
Take your climbing to the next level: apply to join our next Himalayan or Alaskan expedition.
We know from experience that there’s nothing quite like the thrill of a first ascent. Through our expeditions to date, we’ve experienced the euphoria of successful summits and journeys of exploration in the Indian Himalaya and Alaska, and we’re delighted to invite you to apply to join us on our future Himalayan and Alaskan ventures.
This is not for the fainthearted or the inexperienced alpinist! If you’re not sure whether you have the right experience, contact us for a chat. Timescales permitting, our coaching and guiding services are the perfect way to prepare yourself mentally and physically for the ultimate challenge of an expedition.
We plan approximately one expedition per year, global travel restrictions permitting, with 1 – 3 places typically available for experienced alpinists ready to commit to a 3 – 4 week immersive expedition experience of a lifetime.
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When to travel?
Alaska – April / May
Indian Himalaya – June or September / October
Guide: client ratio
1:1 to 1:3 depending on expedition objectives
How long will I need?
Alaska 2-4 weeks
Indian Himalaya 3-5 weeks
Fitness & experience
These expedition experiences are aimed at those with prior alpine experience. Please see our guide to Fitness and Experience for more information.
Inspire me
Our future expedition objectives include:
Nanda Devi East, 7434m via the Polish Route / SE Ridge: experience the culture, solitude and adventure that only the high Indian Himalaya can provide. The Lawan Valley provides a comfortable and impressive basecamp from which to climb with several other 5000m-6000m peaks to explore, with opportunities for a first ascent. Ratio up to 1:3 [September / October 2023]
Himachal Pradesh virgin summits expedition: experience solitude and adventure on untouched summits on this trip of a lifetime. An ideal introduction to expedition climbing exploring this amazing area, north of the Rohtung Pass. Ratio up to 1:3 [September / October 2022]
Cassin Ridge, Denali Range, Alaska: first climbed in 1961, this legendary route cuts a stunning line rising 8000ft up the South Face of Denali finishing just yards away from North America’s highest peak, making this one of the most sought-after big mountain alpine climbs in the world. Ratio 1:1 [Date: TBC]
Ruth Gorge: Alaskan Classics. Ham and Eggs, the Japanese Couloir and Mount Dickey, so much to see and do at one of North America’s premier alpine climbing destinations. Ratio up to 1:2 [Date: TBC]
Fixed rate
Please contact us via info@sharpeguides.com for more information