"It was an extremely professionally arranged expedition. I could not find fault with any aspect of our trip. We summitted; made good friends; came back safely. Excellent guides who could not have worked harder. Correct balance number of clients. Good quality hired equipment." — Mike S.

"Well planned and designed. Willi is very knowledgeable and a terrific leader. Hi knowledge and industry expertise is a terrific asset. At the start of the expedition Willi had three goals, 1) everyone returns from the trip; 2) everyone returns with fingers and toes; 3) everyone returns friends. These goals set the tone for the expedition and Willi was successful in meeting his goals!" — Seymour R.

"I was in need of a vacation in a big way, and really enjoyed myself. I also learned a few new tricks from the guides. On this trip the guides were very forthcoming with information. I like to "hear" the thought process that goes into decision making. Thanks. " — Harry C.

"It was a wonderful experience on all fronts - very professionally done."— Dan B.

"As well as being professional, the guide team was excellent fun and made the expedition really enjoyable." — Jacqueline Q.

"The expedition was a balanced mix of struggle, hardship, reward and joy as I expected it. Will exhibited an encyclopedic knowledge on mountaineering, equipment, S. America and all other subjects. He kept us well fed, safe, amused and comfortable. He is an excellent guide and an excellent person."— George H.

"Excellent, very organized; virtually hassle-free. The guide was top notch - world class - excellent -very confident; in control, excellent source of information, very patient and very helpful to all. " — Gorman L.

"I felt our expedition was a complete success. We had the good fortune of having a great group of people and everything was incredibly well organized from start to finish. " — Tao T.

"Biggest strength was the flexibility/extra time built into the schedule. " — Robert W.

[Aconcagua Trip Description]

"This was an excellent course. It covered all aspects of basic mountaineering and glacier travel skills. One of the real strengths of Willi and the program is the close personal attention that each student receives."

"I felt Alpine Ascents offered a wonderful experience in the North Cascades Mountaineering School. It was challenging but I feel I walked away with a lot of knowledge and increased respect for nature and the environment. I also felt the whole experience was very well organized from the application process through the achievement of the summit." —Amy S.

"An excellent program: awareness of the environment, experience in glacier travel, pushing individual limits (testing ability) and crevasse rescue gives otherwise untouched experience." —Leslie B.

"Overall the program was superb! I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in increasing their climbing skills. Our guides were excellent leaders." — Constantine B.

"Fantastic Experience! The course was extremely well organized and we were continually being exposed to relevant information. The basic skills required for mountaineering were developed effectively and I found myself more confident each day." — David G.

"The guides' skill level was outstanding. They were obviously very experienced in back country as well as technical skills. Not only was my guide an excellent climber but a great teacher." — Mary S.

"It was great to know our guides had experiences around the world. They were good leaders and excellent teachers. Their enthusiasm for the sport was infectious. These guys were really enjoying themselves." — David D.

"I made the summit and learned a lot. It's a great feeling of accomplishment and it's gotten me on the lookout for other times when I'm approaching a task or problem too timidly." — Theresa M.

"I can summarize the course in a sentence: It was a fantastic experience, with excellent leadership and a substantial body of mountaineering knowledge. I would recommend it to anyone who desires an intensive dose of mountaineering information." — James G.

"An excellent program: awareness of the environment, experience in glacier travel, pushing individual limits (testing ability) and crevasse rescue gives otherwise untouched experience. An extremely high level of confidence and competence is felt by Willi's leadership." — Leslie B.

"Everything I could have ever hoped for. The Mt. Baker School gave me enough exposure and training to create an intense desire to keep climbing and pursue high altitude goals. The guide was nothing but extraordinary. His skill, leadership and teaching ability were unsurpassed." — Brian C.

[Cascades Mountaineering School Description]

"I was seeking a life time experience on a major mountain and I got it." — Fred W.

"Outstanding in every area — knowledge, skill and calm, confident leadership. Way beyond my furthest expectations!" — Elton D.

[Denali Trip Description]

"Extremely well organized, the guides were very helpful and knowledgeable and Tobias our African guide was the best. A great trip!" — Judith T.

"Wally did an excellent job on both Elbrus and Kilimanjaro. The local guides also displayed particular expertise. Wally is a joy to climb with and I hope to do so again." — Paul L.

"Outstanding. I thought all parts of the climb and safari were just superb" — Rob M.

"Wally is an excellent leader, diplomatic and patient. Overall the program was excellent and I'm very glad I chose Alpine Ascents." — Wally K.

"Out of all my travels, including Everest, this was the best! It was so well organized we never missed a beat. Thank you." — Bob H.

[Kilimanjaro Trip Description]

"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience on the expedition." — Tracy C.

"I truly enjoyed the Elbrus trip. Good people, well organized, overall an excellent trip." — Jim K.

"Excellent. A great trip! All was planned well. Wally is an excellent guide. His planning and leadership makes the trips enjoyable." — Stacy T.

[Elbrus Trip Description]

"It was truly an outstanding and personally rewarding experience. Ecuador is a beautiful and interesting country to explore. "— J. Rethwish

"I've been exposed to a number of guide services and it would be hard for me to believe that I could find a better mountain guide than Willi. "— J. Hatfield

"Based on my experiences with other guides services and speaking with other climbers, Alpine Ascents International is the only guide service I would use again. Our guides were nothing short of outstanding. "— M. Jones

[Ecuador Trip Description]

"A great adventure, a real trip to remember. Good people, good company, good arrangements - enjoyed the cultural as well as the overall mountain experience." — Richard T.

"The expedition provided an even richer experience than we were anticipating. The personal and educational look at Nepal was exceptional. We had anticipated that Alpine Ascents was the number one trekking company in the world and were pleased to discover this was true." — Warren & Becky J.

"Excellent, Beautiful, Tough! We had a great time." — Rob & Marilyn R.

"I'd been to Nepal before, but traveling with Alpine Ascents was a different trip altogether. The trek logistics were flawlessly organized, from Kathmandu to Base Camp (even the layovers in Bangkok) so I could concentrate on enjoying the countryside. Traveling with experienced guides like Todd and Wally opens doors that are closed to most visitors. Not only do those guys know the way, they know most of the people along the way, and the result is a cultural experience unmatched by anything I've experienced before. It's the way Himalayan travel should be." — Peter P.

[Everest Trek Trip Description]

"I thought it was great! Our guide was patient, encouraging and an excellent leader."— M. Boisvert

"I think the expedition was great. I have nothing but praise for our guide and everyone I spoke with in your office. Reasonably priced, great guides."— C. Perez

"I loved everything about the trip. The accommodations, local contacts and Tom was extremely skilled and a pleasure to climb with."— O. Robledo

"Just a quick note to tell you what a wonderful time I had on the Mexican Volcanoes Expedition. The program was excellent throughout, and exceeded my expectations. Willi is a fine guide and leader, and I would not hesitate to climb with him again. I set a new PAR, found I can handle higher altitude, learned some new climbing techniques, learned some general travel lessons, and had fun. In all, time and money well spent." — J. Rethwish

"Having just returned from the expedition, I wanted to say what a truly wonderful experience it was. The whole expedition was extremely smooth? Jamie is an insightful and dynamic leader. I was very happy not to have to climb false summits on Izta. I learned new skills, but more importantly I learned a lot about myself. — C.Ames

"Simply, Tom is obviously an excellent mountaineer and leader." — B. Smith

[Mexico Trip Description]

"Todd and Wally were both great and easy to work with. I appreciate their professionalism and easy going attitudes. Great Trip. Outstanding experience."— Lee M.

"An absolutely incredible expedition. Highly recommended for any serious mountaineer and these are certainly the people to go with."— John S.

[Vinson Trip Description]

[Carstensz Trip Description]

"Excellent, I could not imagine anything better. Guides took charge but were not overbearing. It was nice to see others go to our guides for advice." — Mark S.

[Rainier Trip Description]

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