There are excellent opportunities for traveling after our climbs. Our itineraries include ample time for rest and acclimatization days. Their skill and experience insure our guests the best possible experience during their trip. All of our guides are also professional climbing instructors who genuinely enjoy sharing their knowledge. This is particularly important for individuals who have not spent a lot of time at altitude and are interested in learning the safest, and most efficient ways to climb.
Many companies contract out their trips, or, cut costs with local lead guides.
In many instances these guides are not up to the technical standards of their U.S. counterparts, and they lack the same level of awareness concerning safety and the effects of altitude. Moderate to difficult trekking at altitude, with basic to moderate technical snow and ice climbing. Pulse oximeters are small, precise, medical instruments that essentially give a digital readout of how you are acclimatizing. With this information we can make more informed decisions as to how we can best tailor the trip to meet your individual needs. We use them every step of the way, on every trip to altitude.