Why Choose AMS?
Mountaineering and wilderness travel in Alaska is serious, and AMS wants your trip to be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. The responsibility of introducing people to climbing is taken to heart; we aim to provide a solid foundation from which to pursue this multi-faceted sport. AMS cares about every individual that enrolls in one of our programs, and we will make every effort to ensure your experience is a positive one. This is the section we get to show our stuff: The number one priority at the Alaska Mountaineering School is the safety of our teams. Although we cannot eliminate the possibility of an accident, risk and exposure to hazards are constantly discussed and monitored. Safety-related concerns are taught and practiced and underlie all AMS curriculum. AMS’ backcountry medical direction protocols are carried by all guide teams and were written by our medical director Dr. Peter Hackett and Medical Training supervisor Lance Taysom, RN, WMT-P. Peter is an emergenc
