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What separates a custom program from a scheduled one is control. RMI has been building custom expeditions since 1969, and the range of what is possible is genuinely broad. A private summit of Mount Rainier with close friends. A small-team attempt on Mt. McKinley's Cassin Ridge. A full Everest expedition staffed and structured around your schedule. If you have an objective in mind, the conversation starts here.
The objective is yours. The experience behind it is ours.
RMI custom programs are structured around the climber, not the calendar. You choose your guide, your team, and your start date. Pacing and structure follow your group's goals and fitness, not a predetermined schedule. Let us handle the logistics.
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See what sets RMI's custom programs apart.
Custom programs aren't limited to a fixed list of departures. Whether it's Rainier, Mt. McKinley, a Seven Summits objective, or a peak RMI hasn't guided before, the program gets built around your target — route, season, and logistics matched to the mountain you actually want to climb.
You're not assigned a guide — you choose one. RMI's roster includes some of the most experienced high-altitude guides in the country, many with decades on specific routes and ranges. Have someone in mind? Request them. Not sure? We'll help you find the right fit.
Who you climb with shapes the experience as much as the mountain does. Custom programs are built around your group — two people chasing a long-standing summit goal, or eight colleagues looking for something genuinely challenging. The team is yours to define.
Most climbers have more constraints on their time than their ambition. Custom programs fit your schedule, not the other way around — coordinating around work commitments, travel logistics, and weather windows for groups who need that flexibility.
The mountain sets the limits — everything else is adjustable. Custom programs give your guide team room to pace, structure, and adapt the climb around your group's fitness and goals, rather than a fixed itinerary shared with strangers.
Planning a group mountain program involves more moving parts than most organizers expect. One RMI team handles everything — permitting, guide staffing, lodging, scheduling, and day-of logistics. Whether it's a corporate offsite or a multi-week expedition, the operational complexity stays on our side of the table.
The mountain on your terms, with RMI's full depth behind you.
From the West Buttress to the Pika Glacier, built around your objective.
Custom alpine programs in one of North America's finest ranges
Guided expeditions anywhere in the world.
Plan your path to all seven continents' high points.
Custom Ski and Splitboard Programs
Technical mountain access and support for commercial and mission-driven groups
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Mount Rainier is RMI's home mountain, and custom programs here draw on more accumulated guiding experience than any other operator can offer. That means more flexibility in how a program is structured, more familiarity with how conditions change across routes and seasons, and a guide team that can make real decisions based on real knowledge of the terrain.
Whether you're organizing a private summit attempt for a group of close friends, a skills-focused experience for climbers at different levels, or a program built around a specific window in the season, RMI can build it. The details -- route, duration, guide ratio, pacing -- follow from what your group is trying to accomplish.
| Configuration | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 climber / 2 guides | $13,600 |
| 2 climbers / 2 guides | $8,100 |
| 3 climbers / 2 guides | $6,000 |
| 4 climbers / 2 guides | $4,600 |
| 5 climbers / 3 guides | $4,500 |
| 6 climbers / 3 guides | $4,200 |
| 7 climbers / 4 guides | $4,200 |
| 8 climbers / 4 guides | $3,900 |
| Prices are per person for a private Four Day Climb and reflect the current season. | |
No other guide service on Rainier has a facility like BaseCamp. Located in Ashford at the gateway to the mountain, it offers warm accommodations, on-site gear rental, a full-service restaurant, and direct access to your guide team the night before and after your climb. For private groups, it means the experience is organized and grounded before you ever set foot on the glacier.
The Alaska Range is one of the most diverse alpine environments on earth, and RMI custom programs are built to use it that way. McKinley expeditions on routes from the West Buttress to the Cassin Ridge. Glacier climbing and ski programs on the Ruth, Pika, and Little Switzerland. Technical objectives on peaks throughout the range. If it's on snow or ice in the Alaska Range, the conversation starts here.
Flexible scheduling and access to remote terrain are made possible through RMI's long-standing partnership with K2 Aviation in Talkeetna. For groups with specific objectives, unusual timing needs, or itineraries that don't fit a standard format, that relationship is the difference between possible and not.
Alaska Range custom programs depend on flexible air access, and that access runs through K2 Aviation in Talkeetna. RMI has worked with K2 for years, and that relationship translates directly into scheduling flexibility and access to remote glaciers that most operators cannot offer. It's the logistical foundation that makes truly custom Alaska programs possible.
Small teams, serious routes, full guide support on North America's highest peak.
A private McKinley expedition means your group, your route, and a guide team built around your specific objective. RMI has been running expeditions on McKinley longer than almost any other operator, and that depth of experience translates directly into how custom programs are planned and executed. Routes range from the West Buttress to the Cassin Ridge, and guide ratios are structured to match the demands of what your team is attempting.
| Configuration | Guide Team | Price Per Person |
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| 1 climber | 2 guides | $65,000 |
| 2 climbers | 2 guides | $32,000 |
| 3 climbers | 2 guides | $23,000 |
| 4 climbers | 2 guides | $18,000 |
| Private McKinley expeditions are staffed at a 2:1 climber-to-guide ratio, up to eight climbers with four guides. Contact us for pricing above four climbers. | ||
Glacier camping, ski descents, and alpine objectives across the full range.
The Alaska Range is home to some of the best glacier ski and alpine climbing terrain anywhere in the world, and custom programs on the Ruth, Pika, and Little Switzerland glaciers are built around your specific objectives. Whether you're planning a technical climbing trip, a ski mountaineering program, or something in between, programs run five to ten days on the glacier with guide ratios scaled to your group's needs and goals.
| Duration | 1:1 Ratio (per person) | 2:1 Ratio (per person) |
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| 5 days | $11,400 | $6,300 |
| 6 days | $12,100 | $6,800 |
| 7 days | $12,800 | $7,300 |
| 8 days | $13,500 | $7,800 |
| 9 days | $14,200 | $8,300 |
| 10 days | $14,900 | $8,900 |
| Pricing reflects days on the mountain, fly-on to fly-off. Add two travel days for Anchorage. | ||
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Washington's North Cascades are among the most varied alpine environments in North America, and RMI custom programs here are built to take full advantage of that. Experienced climbers can string together multi-peak itineraries, link technical routes across different objectives, or spend several days on a single committing line. Climbers earlier in their progression can work with a guide to design a program around specific skills or objectives they want to develop in genuine alpine terrain.
The range has depth in every direction. Objectives like Eldorado, Forbidden, Shuksan's Fisher Chimneys, and Sahale sit within reach of each other, and a custom program is often the most efficient way to build an itinerary around what you actually want to climb. Guide ratios run from 1:1 to 3:1 depending on the goals and experience of your group.
| Configuration | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 climber | $750 per day |
| 2 or more climbers | $600 per climber per day |
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The case for a custom international program with RMI is straightforward: the logistics of climbing abroad are complicated, and RMI has spent decades simplifying them. Local outfitter relationships vetted to RMI's own operational standards. Permit and transport infrastructure built over years of guiding in specific regions. A guide team that has been to these places before and knows what the mountain actually demands. That depth of preparation is what a custom international program puts behind your expedition.
Custom international programs are available across a wide range of objectives and regions. The details -- destination, duration, guide ratio, local partner involvement -- are developed around your specific goals. Pricing is built per expedition and outlined once we understand what you are trying to do.
Custom international expeditions are priced per program based on destination, team size, duration, and logistical requirements. Start the conversation below and we will build a proposal around your specific objective.
RMI guides bring years of international expedition experience to every objective.
The quality of a Himalayan or international expedition depends heavily on who is leading it. RMI's international guide roster includes climbers with extensive experience on specific objectives across South America, Africa, and Asia. A custom program lets you build your expedition around the guide who knows your mountain best.
Decades of international travel and logistics experience behind every program.
The logistical demands of an international expedition extend well beyond the mountain itself. Permits, in-country transport, accommodation, scheduling, and on-mountain coordination all require attention and experience. RMI manages the full scope of that infrastructure, drawing on decades of international program experience to keep the operational complexity on our side of the table.
Local knowledge and operational standards that take years to build correctly.
Local outfitter quality varies dramatically across international destinations, and identifying reliable partners requires years of direct experience in specific regions. RMI has done that work. Custom international programs run through local partners who meet RMI's operational standards and have a demonstrated track record on the objectives and routes where they operate.
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A custom Himalayan expedition with RMI is organized around three things: the right guide, the right team, and the infrastructure to support both at altitude. RMI's custom Himalayan programs are built on decades of high-altitude guiding experience, long-standing Sherpa relationships, and a base camp infrastructure that maintains consistent standards regardless of objective. Small teams communicate better, move more efficiently, and make stronger summit partnerships, and that principle shapes how every RMI Himalayan expedition is structured.
The team is built around the objective, starting with a lead guide who brings ample high-altitude experience. Pricing is developed per expedition based on objective, team size, guide ratio, and logistics, and is outlined in full once we understand what you are trying to do.
29,032 ft / 8,849 m
The highest point on earth, Everest is RMI's most requested custom expedition and is guided by small teams with experienced Himalayan leads and a 1:1 climber-to-Sherpa ratio.
22,349 ft / 6,812 m
One of the most technically beautiful peaks in the Khumbu, Ama Dablam demands solid mixed climbing skills and rewards small teams with one of the finest ridge routes in the Himalaya.
26,906 ft / 8,201 m
The sixth highest peak in the world and one of the more approachable 8,000-meter objectives, Cho Oyu is a serious high-altitude undertaking that serves as a strong foundation for climbers with Everest ambitions.
20,305 ft / 6,189 m
A popular high-altitude objective in the Khumbu, Island Peak combines glacier travel and a steep summit headwall and is well-suited to climbers building toward more committing Himalayan objectives.
19,984 ft / 6,091 m
A less-traveled technical peak in the Khumbu, Kyajo Ri offers a genuine alpine climbing experience on a quieter mountain with demanding route-finding and strong summit views across the range.
27,940 ft / 8,516 m
The fourth highest peak in the world, Lhotse shares its approach with Everest through the Khumbu Icefall and the Western Cwm before branching onto one of the most demanding faces in high-altitude mountaineering.
26,781 ft / 8,163 m
The eighth highest peak in the world, Manaslu sits in a remote corner of western Nepal and offers a less trafficked alternative to the more commercial 8,000-meter objectives, with a demanding route and serious high-altitude commitment.
26,335 ft / 8,027 m
The only 8,000-meter peak located entirely within Tibet, Shishapangma is a serious high-altitude objective with a complex approach and a summit plateau that demands disciplined decision-making in uncertain conditions.
No two Himalayan expeditions are alike, and pricing reflects that. Tell us your objective, your ideal team size, and your timeline, and we will build a proposal around what you are actually trying to accomplish.
Completing the Seven Summits requires years of planning, significant logistical coordination, and the right guide service for each objective. RMI has guided climbers on these peaks for decades and offers a combination of scheduled programs and custom expeditions depending on the peak and the season.
29,032 ft / 8,849 m
RMI's most requested custom expedition, guided by small teams with experienced Himalayan leads and a 1:1 climber-to-Sherpa ratio.
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22,838 ft / 6,961 m
The highest peak in the Western Hemisphere and a demanding high-altitude objective that serves as strong preparation for 8,000-meter ambitions.
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20,310 ft / 6,190 m
North America's highest peak and one of the most committing glaciated objectives in the world, with a full expedition-style ascent on the West Buttress.
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19,341 ft / 5,895 m
The highest peak in Africa and one of the most accessible Seven Summits objectives, available as a climb and safari combination through RMI's scheduled program.
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16,050 ft / 4,892 m
The highest peak on the most remote continent, Vinson is a logistically demanding objective that RMI has guided extensively through its partnership with Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.
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18,510 ft / 5,642 m
The highest peak in Europe is not currently offered due to access restrictions, and RMI will resume programs when conditions allow.
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16,024 ft / 4,884 m
The highest peak in Oceania is not currently offered, and RMI will return to this objective when logistically feasible.
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The right foundation makes every subsequent objective more achievable.
Scheduled programs and custom expeditions cover every peak on the list.
Rather than building a new guide relationship for each peak, a climber working with RMI brings the same team and operational infrastructure to every objective on the list. That consistency matters most on the harder peaks, where trust and communication between guide and climber have a direct impact on the outcome. RMI's programs cover four summits on a scheduled basis and can build custom expeditions for the others, making it possible to complete the full list through a single long-term relationship.
RMI monitors conditions on unavailable summits and maintains readiness to return.
Two peaks on the Seven Summits list are not currently offered by RMI. Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, is unavailable due to access restrictions. Carstensz Pyramid, the highest peak in Oceania, is not currently offered due to logistical constraints. RMI maintains the relationships and operational readiness to return to both objectives and will resume programs when conditions allow. Climbers planning a Seven Summits goal around these peaks should factor current availability into their sequencing and reach out to discuss options.
Whether you are researching your first major objective or planning the final peaks on your list, RMI has the programs, the guides, and the institutional knowledge to support the full Seven Summits journey. Tell us where you are in the process and we will help you map out what comes next.
The best ski mountaineering terrain in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska is not accessible by lift or helicopter. It requires a guide who knows how the snow behaves on a specific aspect at a specific time of season, and the fitness and skills to earn the line before you ski it. RMI custom ski programs are built around that principle, with guide teams who have spent years on the terrain they are taking you into.
Programs are available on Mount Rainier, in the North Cascades, and across the Alaska Range. International ski objectives are available through the custom international program structure. Guide ratios, program length, and daily structure follow from your group's goals, fitness, and the terrain you want to ski.
A custom Rainier ski program means access to terrain and guide knowledge that a scheduled program cannot offer. RMI guides have skied Rainier's flanks for decades and can build a program around your specific objectives, whether that is a ripper powder day, a technical couloir, or a multi-day traverse. Program length and structure follow from your goals and the conditions of the season.
Custom North Cascades ski programs are built around your objectives, whether that is a specific technical line, a multi-day traverse, or a more accessible touring program in genuine alpine terrain. RMI guides bring local knowledge of aspects, snowpack behavior, and seasonal conditions that takes years to accumulate, and a custom program makes that knowledge directly available to your group. Daily rates scale with group size, and program length follows from what you are trying to accomplish.
See North Cascades tab for pricing details.
Glacier ski programs in the Alaska Range operate through RMI's partnership with K2 Aviation in Talkeetna, which provides access to remote landing zones and flexible scheduling that other operators cannot match. Programs on the Ruth, Pika, and Little Switzerland glaciers can be structured around ski descents, splitboard objectives, touring, or a combination, and run from five to ten days on the glacier.
See Alaska tab for pricing details.
RMI currently offers scheduled ski mountaineering programs in Chile, and custom international ski programs are available for groups looking for something more tailored or outside the scheduled format. The same advantages that define RMI's broader international custom programs apply here: experienced guides with direct route knowledge, vetted local partners who meet RMI's operational standards, and end-to-end logistics managed through a single point of contact. International ski pricing is developed per program based on destination, team size, and duration.
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Whether you have a specific line in mind or are looking for guidance on where to start, RMI can build a custom ski program around your objectives. Programs are available across the Cascades, on Rainier, in the Alaska Range, and internationally. Pricing is developed based on destination, guide ratio, and program length.
Not every organization that calls RMI is planning a personal summit. Film productions need technical crew access and safety oversight. Corporate teams need a well-executed shared experience. Nonprofits need a program that serves their mission and fits their budget. Research institutions need a guide team that can move professionals through complex terrain safely. RMI has built custom programs for all four, and the infrastructure behind every commercial engagement draws on the same operational depth that supports every other RMI expedition.
From a single-day climbing school designed to introduce underserved youth to the alpine environment, to a multi-week Aconcagua expedition built around a fundraising goal, to a film crew on a North Cascades glacier, the scope is determined by what serves the organization's objectives. RMI works collaboratively with every commercial and nonprofit partner to build something executable within their operational and budget constraints.
Well-executed team experiences with real stakes and full logistical support.
A corporate climbing program with RMI is a different kind of team experience. The mountain creates real shared challenges -- weather, physical demand, risk management, group decision-making -- and RMI guides are skilled at facilitating those dynamics in a way that is engaging without being reckless. Programs are available at a range of difficulty levels and can be built around groups with no prior climbing experience or teams looking for a genuine alpine objective. Full logistical support through RMI BaseCamp in Ashford makes Rainier programs particularly well-suited to Pacific Northwest corporate groups.
No other guide service on Rainier has a facility like BaseCamp. For corporate programs, that matters. Whittaker's Bunkhouse provides comfortable group accommodations, the BaseCamp Bar and Grill offers full-service dining before and after the climb, and our dedicated meeting spaces are great for team building. For organizations running a team experience, consolidating accommodations, logistics, and guide access into a single location in Ashford simplifies planning and elevates the overall experience.
Partnering with organizations to make the mountains more accessible and meaningful
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Experienced guide staffing for productions requiring high-altitude or glaciated terrain.
Productions requiring access to glaciated or high-altitude terrain need a guide team that can operate efficiently alongside a crew, manage risk without disrupting the shoot, and handle the logistical complexity of mountain environments. RMI provides technical access and safety staffing for film projects across its operating areas, with guides accustomed to working within the constraints and timelines of a production schedule. Every film program is built around the specific requirements of the project.
Route-finding, technical support, and risk management for research expeditions.
RMI's research support programs operate on a straightforward premise: the research team does the science, and RMI handles the mountain. Guide staffing, route-finding, technical access, risk management, and logistics are all managed by RMI, leaving the research team's attention where it belongs. Programs are available in glaciated and high-altitude environments across RMI's operating areas and are staffed and structured around the specific requirements of the project.
Fill out the form below to reach Eric Frank, RMI's Head of Custom Programs. Eric will follow up personally — by phone or email, whichever you prefer — to start building an itinerary around your objective, team, and timeline.
