RMI leads programs to the greatest peaks and destinations around the world and we take advantage of the best climbing conditions for each place that we visit. In June, the climbing on Alaska's Mt. McKinley is in great condition while the climbing is truly getting underway on Mt. Rainier with a wide selection of programs heading out the door. Ecuador's Volcanoes are also in great shape at this time of year. Explore the programs we offer this time of year and come climb with us!
Alaska
Mt. McKinley West Buttress
| $6800 | 21 days | Difficulty: |
Denali's classic climbing route, with heavily glaciated terrain, high altitudes, beautiful views, and moderate climbing difficulty. A true mountaineering expedition and an unforgettable adventure!
West Buttress - Private/Custom Climbs
| $8300 | 21 days | Difficulty: |
World-renowned mountain guide Dave Hahn will lead a Custom McKinley Expedition beginning June 25, 2013. If climbing the highest mountain in North America is on your to-do list, consider joining Dave on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Mt. Rainier
Crevasse Rescue School
| $190 | 1 day | Difficulty: |
Become skilled in crevasse rescue, learning the techniques needed to travel safely in glacial terrain.
Mountaineering Day Schools
| $190 | 1 day | Difficulty: |
Learn how to travel efficiently and safely in the mountains in this introduction to alpine mountaineering techniques.
4 Day Summit Climb
| $991 | 4 days | Difficulty: |
The classic climb of Mt. Rainier: after learning the foundational mountaineering skills on the mountain's lower slopes, tackle Mt. Rainier on a two day climb to the summit on the mountain's most popular route.
5 Day Kautz Climb
| $1676 | 5 days | Difficulty: |
An exciting ascent of Mt. Rainier in an expedition style climb up the moderately technical Kautz Glacier.
5 Day Summit Climb
| $1338 | 5 days | Difficulty: |
After an introduction to mountaineering skills, climb to 10,000' on Mt. Rainier and spend two nights there to acclimatize and prepare before for a summit attempt of Mt. Rainier's classic route.
Expedition Skills Seminar - Emmons
| $1983 | 6 days | Difficulty: |
Establish a solid foundation of mountaineering skills and prepare for bigger peaks on this expedition style climb that ascends Mt. Rainier's largest glacier.
Expedition Skills Seminar - Kautz
| $1983 | 6 days | Difficulty: |
A more technical expedition style climb of Mt. Rainier, focusing on building foundational mountaineering skills and techniques and preparing climbers for future expeditions.
Expedition Skills Seminar - Muir
| $1847 | 6 days | Difficulty: |
Spend your work week at 10,000' on Mt. Rainier, learning and practicing essential mountaineering skills in preparation for a summit bid and gaining important experience for future climbs.
Liberty Ridge Climb
| $2004 | 6 days | Difficulty: |
A legendary route in American mountaineering: a 5,000' ridge splitting Mt. Rainier's north face that is both physically and technically demanding.
South America
Ecuador's Volcanoes: Cotopaxi & Cayambe
| $3000 | 11 days | Difficulty: |
Climbing these glaciated peaks, whose tops soar above the Andes and bases reach into the Amazon, brings mountaineers on an exhilarating climbing expedition through Ecuador's vibrant culture to the thin air of its highest peaks.
Ecuador Volcano: Cotopaxi Express
| $2700 | 9 days | Difficulty: |
As the Ecuadorian volcanoes' crown jewel, Cotopaxi challenges climbers with its impressive glaciers and lofty altitude and is the ideal mountain for climber's seeking to build their climbing skills and reach new heights.
Europe
Mt. Elbrus Southside
| $4700 | 13 days | Difficulty: |
In a journey to the top of Russia's forgotten corners climb the rolling glaciers, overlooking the fabled Caucasus Mountains, of Europe's highest peak.
