$8000pp

Mountain adventures for all isn’t just a tagline—it’s our commitment. Moxie is working to secure scholarships for this program to help make it more accessible.

Intermediate to Expert

No prior glacier travel experience is necessary- we’ll review this in the field

Skiers and splitboarders should be able to ski/descend black ski resort terrain (open slopes, tight trees, etc.) in varied conditions and tour up to 5 miles and 2,000 vertical feet on consecutive days.

7 Days, 6 Nights

The above length denotes the length of the actual guided trip. Folks should plan to arrive at least one day prior to the trip start and arrange travel home 1-2 days after the trip end to account for weather and travel delays.

Join Moxie for a one-of-a-kind ski mountaineering trip designed for women skiers/splitboarders. This glacier-based expedition, led by two IFMGA-certified women guides with over 50 Alaska Range expeditions between them, combines an epic adventure, Alaska objectives, and a strong, supportive crew in one of the most stunning mountain environments on Earth.

We’ll meet in Anchorage the day before the expedition begins. Plan to arrive by midday to allow for travel delays. That afternoon and evening, we’ll check gear and dial logistics. The next morning, we’ll drive two hours to Talkeetna, a quirky end-of-the-road town known for its strong coffee, crusty locals, and historic mountaineering culture. After checking in with the National Park Service, we’ll load up a ski plane and fly into the heart of the Alaska Range.

By late afternoon, we’ll establish a glacier basecamp that includes a cozy hub of tents, hot meals, and shared stoke. You’ll likely share a tent with 1–2 other skiers/riders, and we’ll have a dedicated kitchen tent for cooking, hanging out, and weather-day storytelling. 

For the next 6 days, we’ll tour from camp into a stunning variety of terrain: long glacier runs, couloirs, aesthetic ridge lines, and everything in between. Each day’s objective will be tailored to the group’s goals, fitness, conditions, and energy levels. You’ll have opportunities to sharpen your ski mountaineering systems, practice roped glacier travel, and learn the essentials of life on a glacier.

Due to the remote setting, varied weather, and a reliance on weather-dependent flights, flexibility is key. We recommend booking flexible return flights and building in buffer days. If weather grounds us, Moxie will provide backup options.

The Alaska Range is one of our favorite places on earth to spend time. Come join us!

Itinerary

• Day 0: Arrive in Anchorage by midday (incase of flight delays), group gear check, stay overnight in Anchorage

• Day 1: Drive to Talkeetna, fly into Alaska Range, establish basecamp

• Days 2-6: Ski touring and mountaineering objectives from basecamp pending conditions,  etc.

• Day 7: Weather-dependent fly-out of the Alaska Range and spend a celebration night in Talkeetna 

• Day 8-9: Travel back to Anchorage (we strongly recommend giving yourself an extra buffer day or two)

Participation Requirements

• No prior glacier travel experience is necessary- we’ll review this in the field.

• Skiers should be able to ski/descend black ski resort terrain (open slopes, tight trees, etc.) in varied conditions and tour up to 5 miles and 2,000 vertical feet on consecutive days.

• Ability to handle and roll with quickly changing plans.

• This course is built specifically for women.- NJA (No Jerks Allowed)**

• **NJA meaning folks who have done their work work and can function in multi-gender, multi-racial, queer spaces without being a jerk.

Included

• Guiding by two women IFMGA Mountain Guides 

• One night of lodging pre-trip in a shared room: the night prior to flying onto the glacier

• Group transport, round trip, from Anchorage to Talkeetna

• Flights from Talkeetna to/from the glacier basecamp in the AK Range with Talkeetna Air Taxi

• All food while on the glacier

• All group equipment: tents, kitchen, ropes, snow pickets, group med kit, emergency communication tools, etc

• Online crevasse rescue course (for pre and post trip learning)

• Guiding fees and logistics

Not Included

• Flights to/from Anchorage

• Airport/AirBNB shuttles: if we stay at a hotel it will likely have a shuttle

• Additional lodging: pre/post trip

• Personal clothing/equipment per our equipment list

• Food while not on the glacier

• Denali National Park entrance fee ($15) paid to the National Park Service at the time you register for your backcountry permit

• Travel and/or rescue insurance: Options- Global Rescue, Travel Guard, Travelex (highly recommended!!!!)

• Customary Guide Gratuity

• Costs incurred due to early evacuation or unplanned departure from the basecamp due to illness or other problems

• Costs incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of the guides

• Costs incurred as a result of force majeure