Ascending Path Blog

Ascending Path is an Alaskan climbing and eco-tourism guide service operating since 1995 world-wide and since 2002 in Alaska. We are AMGA accredited, providing technical climbing instruction and guiding and naturalist guiding in the beautiful mountains of South Central Alaska.
This Blog contains some older adventure stories, news and guides musings... for more current news and trip stories, visit our Facebook page- Enjoy!

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Summer ice climbing has arrived!


Here is photo proof that we are officially open for summer ice climbing! These shots of awesome climbing and beautiful weather were just taken last week. Give us a call if you want to try your hand at ice climbing or want to book one of our glacier hikes, rainforest hikes, or Anchorage hikes.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Anchorage Half-Day Hike on Flattop

We opened up our summer season with a wonderful hike up the south side of Flatttop mountain on Sunday, May 15th.  The hike up was beautiful and virtually free from snow.  After taking a quick snack break on the windy peak we glissaded our way down the gully in record time!