— Mt. Bona Expedition —

The Details

Group Rate: $6,145/person
for 4 or more participants
Trip Length: 10 Days Climbing, 14 Days in Alaska
Difficulty: Alaska Grade 2
Dates: May 12-21, 2021
Custom Dates Available
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In a mountaineering trip the journey is more important then the destination - choose the St. Elias Guides for leadership through service.

Yuri L Mountaineering

Exceptional guides, exceptional team, exceptional guide company. Exceeded my expectations. Would recommend to anyone.

Andrew L Mountaineering

Matt was amazing in helping to coordinate and assist in me finally getting out. I received everything I needed to make a informed decision on which trip to take. Matt responded to my inquiries in a timely manner. I had everything I needed to have Read More >

Sean L Mountaineering

The food was great. Full-blown breakfasts and dinners every day, and many of them better than what I eat at home (at least when I am doing the cooking). In my short climbing career, this was the first time I ate real bacon and eggs Read More >

Richard Doren Mountaineering Expedition Course

Mt. Blackburn is a spectacular climb. After staring at it from the Kennicott Valley for so many years, to stand on top of it was an incredible experience. Blackburn has everything you could ask for in a climb. Altitude, route-finding through crazy seracs, cool ridge Read More >

Matt Vial Mountaineering GM, St. Elias Alpine Guides

St. Elias Alpine Guides is a community of caring guides that want to show you the place they love, the Wrangell - St. Elias National Park... It is an amazing place to explore and it is great to have experienced and caring guides who truly Read More >

Sean L Mountaineering Mountaineering Trip

The Nizina trip was magical. It was so worth all of the effort it takes to get in there. And it's somewhere I'd never get to see on my own. From the bush planes to and from the river and all of the people who Read More >

Robin P Mountaineering First Ascents 2014

For a 1st Ascent this is a superb climbing company to use. They know their business. They do not simply take you to an existing ridge and climb a supposedly new route - if you want the real McCoy - a true 1st ascent, a Read More >

James W Mountaineering First Ascents 2014

This was an absolutely awesome learning experience for us. Each day offered new, exciting challenges and our comfort zones in the mountains expanded super-fast! For us, this was the ideal preparation to now start climbing mountains on our own, covering many basic mountaineering/climbing skills. Combined Read More >

Astrid and Roman Mountaineering Intro to Mountaineering 2016

Classic big-mountain ski or climb in the St. Elias Range

silhouetted climbers on mt bona

If you’ve ever dreamt of standing on top of an Alaskan giant, here’s your chance! As the fifth-tallest peak in the US at 16,550ft (5040m), Mt Bona delivers an unbeatable experience to the budding mountaineer looking for a uniquely challenging objective. Once your ski-plane has safely dropped you off on the Klutlan Glacier, tie into your rope team as you spend the next 10 days in the true Alaskan wilderness! Enjoy the thrills of traveling across heavily glaciated terrain, through winding crevasse fields, around gigantic seracs (as big as a house!), and building winter camps to brave the Alaskan elements, all while testing your lungs at high altitude as you ascend over 8000 vertical feet! As a bonus, the non-technical aspect of Mt. Bona will cater to an array of learning opportunities from your experienced guides who are eager to share their knowledge. Some previous mountaineering experience (Mt. Rainier or equivalent) is recommended along with strong physical fitness and a sense of adventure!

Trip Highlights:

Experience true remote mountaineering in the ultimate Alaskan backcountry
Watch and learn how to navigate through glacial terrain
Experience the challenge of an objective over 16,000 ft!
Perfect first Alaskan expedition for the budding high-altitude mountaineer
Ample opportunities to learn and practice crevasse rescue, route-finding, whiteout navigation, and many other skills!