Our tours
and treks, while physically active with some physically demanding, do
allow Our prices include: hotels, ground transportation, permits, hut fees, entrance fees, group camping equipment, basecamp equipment, informational, support, review of trekking techniques, Experienced American Guides |
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Mexico
Volcanoes Expedition Our expedition to Mexico is an exciting mix of sightseeing, climbing, traveling and enjoying the Mexican culture. Pico de Orizaba (18,805 ft.) and Iztaccihauatl (17,342 ft.) are both excellent introductions to high altitude climbing and a good step toward advancing your climbing skills and high altitude experience. From Mexico City, we first climb Iztaccihuatl which lies directly across the valley from the very active Volcano Popocateptl. Our program includes several days of acclimatization, along with climbing instruction, and explorations of various markets during our travels. We then travel farther east to Mexico's highest summit, Pico de Orizaba, the main objective of our expedition south of the border. Orizaba is a moderate snow and ice climb with a high camp at 16,000 ft. Come join us for a short, fun expedition exploring the high peaks of Mexico! |
Dates 2008: Group Size:Limited to 6 climbers with 2 instructors/guides Cost: $2,195.00 |
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Mexico Equipment List Expedition Application |
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Ecuador
Volcanoes Expedition Our 14-day High Altitude Mountaineering course allows for the for the opportunity to learning high altitude mountaineering techniques while experiencing great climbing, high mountain huts, big mountains, cloud forests, Andean villages, and the South American culture. We spend two days exploring Quito, the capital at over 9,200 ft., as we begin the acclimatization process. After a climb through the protected cloud forest preserve of Pasachoa, we head to our first Ecuador Volcano, Cayambe, at 18,997 ft. for a three days of glacier travel and crevasse instruction before attempting the summit. After a day of rest and re supply, we then travel south of Quito and continue our expedition by climbing Volcan' Cotopaxi at 19,348 ft. Our journey continues farther south, feeling fit and acclimatized, for our attempt of Chimborazo 20,703 ft. This expedition is true adventure travel, with big time mountaineering, hiking, exploring,and a great time enjoying the culture. Limited to 6 climbers. |
Dates 2008: Cost: $2,895.00* |
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Bolivia
Mountaineering Expedition This High Altitude Mountaineering course is designed
to give you the skills to climb high altitude peaks and prepare you
for climbing on technical terrain at these altitudes. We will be instructing
and reviewing the following climbing techniques: glacier travel, ice/snow
climbing techniques, crevasse rescue, multi-pitch climbing, snow climbing,
short roping, ice/snow anchors, belay techniques, rappelling, glacier
navigation, route finding, and decision making. Additional topics
to be covered or experienced: proper acclimatization, pace, knowing
when to turn back, weather considerations, alpine starts, mountain
medicine, judgment, and hazard evaluation. |
Dates 2008: Cost: $2,595.00* |
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Peru Mountaineering Expedition This High Altitude Mountaineering
course is designed to give you the skills to climb high altitude peaks
and prepare you for climbing on technical terrain at these altitudes.
We will be instructing and reviewing the following climbing techniques:
glacier travel, ice/snow climbing techniques, crevasse rescue, multi-pitch
climbing, snow climbing, short roping, ice/snow anchors, belay techniques,
rappelling, glacier navigation, route finding, and decision making.
Additional topics to be covered or experienced: proper acclimatization,
pace, knowing when to turn back, weather considerations, alpine starts,
mountain medicine, judgment, and hazard evaluation. |
Dates 2008: Cost: $2,595.00* |
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Aconcagua Expedition The summit of Aconcagua (22,834 ft.) is the main objective of this 3-week expedition to the southern hemisphere.We will be attempting the regular route which, while not requiring a high degree of technical expertise, does require a relatively high level of commitment and conditioning due to the nature of the weather and high altitude involved. It is strenuous and reaching the summit requires a sustained effort that can only be realized through proper training and conditioning. What to Expect: We will be climbing to high elevations (over 20,000 ft.). Your physical conditioning, mental attitude, and flexibility will all be factors in making an exciting, fun, and successful trip. You will be required to carry your share of the group equipment and food while climbing to our high camps. We try to keep this weight to a minimum with the use of burros/horses up to basecamp. We are traveling and climbing in a foreign country, and while Sierra Wilderness Seminars Inc. makes the best possible plans and tries to account for all possibilities, this is adventure travel and part of the adventure is being flexible, and making changes to the itinerary as needed to account for local conditions. If you keep this in mind you will have an exciting and fun-filled adventure! |
Dates 2008: Normal Route Expedition |
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Mt Elbrus Mountaineering Expedition The expedition begins in Moscow with
a short city tour the next day. We then we fly to Mineralnye Vody
and drive to the base hotel in the Baksan Valley. From the hotel we
make several trips following forested valleys, walking through alpine
meadows, crossing glaciated mountain passes and climbing some easy
summits which provide superb vistas of the Caucasus Range. These initial
trips will be porter supported and will involve backcountry trekking
and basic climbing instruction, this will allow us the time needed
for proper acclimatization for the ascent of Mt. Elbrus. |
Dates 2008: |
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Kilimanjaro Expedition & Safari
Mt. Kilimanjaro 19,341 ft. with 6 day Safari included Sierra Wilderness Seminars is proud to team with Kilimanjaro Adventures to provide these trips, which are guided by our professionally trained senior staff with local Tanzanian porter and guides. Each trip is 14 full days on the ground and includes 1 rest day, a 7-day summit ascent via the Rongai Route and a 6-day wildlife safari to the Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater. Lodging before and after your climb is at a private hotel in Moshi, Tanzania. Expedition is fully inclusive, all you pay for is your drinks and food in Moshi and your airfare to the Kilimanjaro airport in Tanzania (about 30 minutes from our hotel in Moshi). Call Sierra Wilderness Seminars for full details and an expeditions application. Come join us for a fantastic climb in Africa with professional American SWS Guides. |
Dates 2008: Cost: $3,795.00* |
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