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Thinking about giving this trip a whirl next April. Has anybody done it or something like it? Not sure about using a guide service - seems like it would make things simple from a logistics standpoint. Just looking for some feedback or a better idea. Thanks!
http://totalclimbing.com/page.php?pn...category_id=19
post this on telemark tips I know a couple of guys over there have done that trip I would love to hang out up there for a bit.
I have been in there a few times.Unless that $2800 includes airfare to AK. seems like way too much. Haven't flown in there but cost should not be more than $500 round trip. It is an easy ski in. If you don't have any experience on glaciers maybe this would be a consideration. Wonder if they plan on using the mountainering club hut? Do not know rules on using for profit. Also I do not like the numbers 4 and 1. 3 is probably best for glacial travel. hard to split up and do different objectives with this group ratio. Here is alink to a trip on a glacier east of where your trip is going.
http://www.philingle.com/2004alaska.asp
post on telemarktips a guy over there just did the same trip as your talking about, had some nice pictures. I'm sure he will chime in. If you are at all comfortable on a glacier the trip you are looking at is an easy one to put together for definitely under $1000 once you are in AK. Probably can be done for half that.
If you are not comfortable on the glaciers and looking forward to the education part I would check out something like
http://www.climbalaska.org/
another option if you want to hang out from a base camp and ski you can check out NATO dickie Hall telemark trip to the Ruth. Beautiful scenery, good chance of better snow, and a larger group so more people to party with. I don't think they get after it but they do seem to have a good time and make turns in pretty scenery.
a better idea would be get a couple of friends fly in practice some crevasse stuff than get after it. You will have plenty of money left for heli time or bacon, blow and hookers.
here is a photo from the area you are thinking about
http://www.couloirgraphics.com/image...cnf_scan14.jpg
not my photo
BFD,
Great info, thanks!
Seems really expensive to me. That averages out to $280 a day that food better be damn good.