Southern California Rock Rockclimbing
The rock of Southern California provides some of the best climbing in the United States and the weather in the winter months is excellent! We schedule trips at any time you wish during the months of October, November, February, March, and April. You simply pick the days you would like and send in a deposit of $35 per day that you plan to climb, and we will schedule a trip. We need a minimum of two people to schedule any trip of 3 or 4 days in length. This trip is suited for the complete beginner to the advanced climber who wants to experience hard climbing.
Dates: October thru April
Length/Cost: 3,4,5 or 6 day Climbs All Level/s $109 per person, per day (Private Climbs: $139/day)
Eleven Mile Canyon, Colorado Rockclimbing
This area is like no other in Colorado, and provides the beginning or intermediate level climber with some great climbing! Camping is located nearby. All climbing equipment is provided. A maximum of 4 participants is accepted per trip. For dates in June or July, schedule as early as possible to assure your dates.
Dates: May, June, July, and September
Length/Cost: 2, 3, or 4 day Beginning thru Intermediate Climbs/ $109 per person, per day, (Private Climbs: $139/per day)
Kauai: Na Pali Coast Trek and Island Exploration, Hawaii Easy Backpacking and Hiking
Variety is the word which best describes this adventure. We'll spend several wonderful days hiking, swimming and exploring the coast at a relaxed pace that will make this time cherished. Several days will be "open days" where participants can choose between various activities, such as hiking to a waterfall, relaxing on the beach, or exploring nearby trails. Although we are backpacking most days, our backpacks aren't very heavy, as we don't carry a sleeping back or any heaving equipment.
Dates: March thru April
Length/Cost: 7 Days/ $995 per person
City of Rocks, Idaho Rockclimbing
This incredible area is located about 21/2 hours northwest of Salt Lake City, Utah. You can fly into Salt Lake City and we'll pick you up and drive you the rest of the way. We camp and climb for 3, 4, or 5 full days, and explore some of the area's fascinating old west history. Here, we schedule classes for the complete beginner to the very experienced. A maximum of five participants is accepted.
Dates: August, September, May
Length/Cost: 3, 4, or 5 day Beginner thru Advanced Climbs/ $109 per person, per day (Private Climbs: $139/person, per day
INTERNATIONAL CLIMBS & TREKS AFRICA Kilimanjaro (19,563')
One of the "seven summits", highest point in the African continent, Kilimanjaro is in a class by itself. We will meet in Nairobi, Kenya, then travel to Arusha and on to Kilimanjaro National Park. Our ascent covers several to eight days. Each day's climb takes most of the day to complete and ends at the arrival of a hut where we spend the evening. No technical climbing experience is needed to do this climb, but good physical conditioning, along with a strong desire are needed to succeed. The final day of the climb, we will use crampons and ice axes in our attempt to reach the summit. After completing our climb, we have time to visit some of the nearby National Parks and see the African wildlife up close in their native environment.
Dates: March, July, and September --14 days (March and September) -- Strenuous
Cost: $3,295/person.
EUROPE and RUSSIA FRANCE / SWITZERLAND
This trip will boast an abundance of great snow climbing opportunities. We will meet in Chaminox, the birthplace of mountaineering, where we begin our ascent of the 15,771' Mount Blanc, staying two nights at the huts on the mountain. Upon returning to the valley, we have time to visit the alpine museum and do some hiking for a day or a little rock climbing in the valley before heading to Zermatt, Switzerland. Our ascent will give us superb views of the Matterhorn's Hornli Ridge and Monte Rosa.
Dates: August( 14 days -- Strenuous Snow Climbing)
Cost: $2,195/person.
AUSTRIA Stubai Hut-to-Hut Trek
If you're looking for a trek that offers day hiking in a spectacular mountain setting, comfortable sleeping accommodations, and warm, hearty meals prepared for you, then this trip is hard to beat! Our hikes will take us through the heart of Austria's Alps, and provide us with close-up views of rugged peaks and huge glaciers. We will hike for an average of 3 hours each day between "huts" -- plenty of time to socialize with other hikers and climbers along the trail and during our evening meal. Our "huts" are beautiful little rustic mountain lodges, which provide beds with pillows, fresh linens, and warm blankets. Hot meals are cooked each evening. All we have to carry in our packs is each days' lunch, rain gear, and extra clothing. All-in-all, an ideal trip to introduce someone to the joys of mountain hiking!
Dates: July &August (8 days -- Easy, High Altitude Hiking)
Cost: $1,895/person (includes meals)
MEXICO Pico de Orizaba (18,401')
This trip is an excellent opportunity to gain experience climbing at high altitudes and learn the fundamentals of climbing with an ice axe and crampons. We teach all the necessary skills for the climb while down in Mexico. Our expedition starts in Mexico City where we travel to the state of Veracruz, and stay with Sr. Reyes, a well-known figure among Mexico climbers. The 3rd day, we take a 4wd to our first camp at 11,600 feet in a beautiful forest. On the fourth day, we hike for two hours to the hut at 14,000 feet for one and a half more days of properly acclimating to this altitude. The next morning, we begin our ascent at 1:00 a.m., summiting the 3rd highest peak in North America around noon or earlier.
Dates: November thru March (7 days -- Strenuous Snow Climb)
Cost: $1,095/person.
NEPAL Nepal-Island Peak climb/trek
This expedition gives adventurers the choice of hiking for the entire time or spending two of the days climbing the 20,305' Island Peak while trekking through some of the most spectacular scenery of the Everest Region of Nepal during the post monsoon season of late October through mid-November. The expedition's entire time will cover 25 days, roundtrip from Denver. We will travel with one of the most respected Sherpas, Chhongba Sherpa, who has climbed several 8,000 meter peaks including Shishapangma and Cho Oyu, and served on numerous major expeditions. The journeys through the Khumbu offer a true lifetime experience making this one trip that shouldn't be missed by any mountain enthusiast! Note: If you are interested in joining this expedition, you need to contact us no later than May in order to have time to set up the numerous arrangements.
Dates: November 1999 Annapurna Circuit Trek (April 2000 )
Cost: 3-5 participants $3,195; 6-7 participants: $2,995.
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Ice Climbing - I
Group: $89/person Private: $119
Complete Beginners Welcome!! Climbing and Rappelling on Vertical Ice. Crampon Technique; Balance and Movement; Setting and Removing Ice Screws and Anchors; Care and Selection of Ice Tools.
Ice Climbing - II
Group: $99/person Private: $129
Continuation of Ice Climbing - I. Learn Multi-Pitch Techniques; Advanced Ice Bouldering; Techniques for more Efficient Climbing.
Three-Day Ice Climbing
Group: $119/person Private: $139/day
Maximum Group Size: 3 students per guide
Beginning through Advanced. Numerous and Varied Routes Available according to skill level of group; Stay in Local Bed & Breakfast Inns! Cost of Lodging is Additional.
Introduction to Snow Climbing
December to June
1 Day: Group: $99/person Private: $139
2-Days: Group: $189/person Private: $249
DAY 1: Basic Skills for Safe Snow Travel; Steep Snow Climbing; Snow Pits; Belaying; Anchor, Crampon, and Ice Axe Techniques; High Altitude Considerations
DAY 2: Climb a Peak with your newly learned skills!
Introductory Guided Snow Climb
Group: $119/person Private: $175
For New Climbers. Climb a 13,000 to 14,000 foot peak!! Total trip approximately 8-12 miles round-trip.
Intermediate Guided Snow Climb -- November thru April
Group: $129-$179/person Private: $219
Requires Previous Snow Climbing Experience and Introduction to Snow Climbing. Ascend more difficult terrain. May Require a night of camping. Proper winter clothing is mandatory.
Summer Guided Snow Climb -- June thru early August
Group: $139/person Private: $189-$229
Choose from several 1,200-foot plus routs! Some routes require previous climbing experience. May require a night of camping. Book well in Advance. These climbs fill-up fast!
Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing Tours -- December to March
Group: $59/person Private: $89
Cross-country ski or snowshoe some of Colorado's premier tours. Skis and Snowshoes Provided.
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Expeditions International is an Adventure Travel and Mountain Guide Service and Climbing School that has been leading trips throughout the United States and around the world for over 21 years. Our professional guides have over a dozen years each of experience in trekking and technical climbing in almost every area of the world. Our safety record is perfect and our quality programs have earned us the confidence of R.E.I., and Eastern Mountain Sports, and a host of other outdoor retailers who refer their customers to us for training and adventures.