Moose's Tooth Expedition: Ham n' Eggs

This is the climb you've been training for! We climb the classic Ham and Eggs Coulouir (V, 5.6, AI4) to the summit of one of the most sought after peaks in the Alaska Range. The couloir was first climbed by Jon Krakauer, Thomas Davies, and Nate Zinsser in July of 1975. It took over 20 years for the route to see another ascent, but since that time it's status as an alpine classic has been cemented. 18 pitches and 2900 feet of climbing take you to the summit of the Moose's Tooth (10,300 ft.) and some of the best views in the range of Denali, Foraker, Hunter, and Huntington. This is a one of a kind trip in a stunning location!

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Anchorage and drive to Talkeetna.
Day 2: Pack and prepare to fly into the Ruth Gorge in the afternoon.
Day 3: Skills review and preparation for Ham and Eggs.
Day 4: Climb Ham and Eggs and descend back to camp.
Day 5: Rest/weather day.
Day 6: Rest/weather day.
Day 7: Fly out to Talkeetna, then Anchorage for flight home. Or continue trip in the Ruth Gorge.
Days 8 - 10: Climb other routes in the Ruth Gorge area.

Note: This is an approximate itinerary and may be adjusted according to weather, bush flight schedules, acclimatization, group speed and ability. We plan for atleast 2 weather days to account for Alaskan weather patterns.

Additional Information

Cost Includes: An AMGA Certified Guide, group camping & climbing equipment (tents, ropes, stoves, etc), transportation to Talkeetna, bush flight into the mountains, and food while in the mountains.

Cost Does Not Include: Domestic airfare to Anchorage, hotels stays in Anchorage or Talkeetna, food in towns or cities, cancellation or emergency evacuation, insurance, costs of a personal nature, or costs associated with flight or trip delays.

Travel & Insurance: All participants are expected to arrange their arrival and departure to and from Anchorage, AK. Upon registration our office will provide you with all relevant travel information, as well as suggestions for obtaining addtional travel insurance.

Registration and Cancelation: You will need to fill out a Expedition Application, cancellation policy agreement and a liability waiver, and send it to us with a 50% deposit. Balance is due 30 days prior to trip departure date. Please click on our Registration link to access the required forms.

Prerequisites: Participants need to be comfortable following WI 4, and have undertaken other multi-day expeditions in Alaska, South America, Nepal or other similar mountain ranges. If you are at all unsure of your ability to paricipate in this trip, give our office a call to discuss!

*Southwest Adventure Guides provides these services as a booking agent for an authorized permit holder in Denali National Park.