Rock Climbing and Mountaineering in Little Switzerland

Rock Climbing and Mountaineering
in Little Switzerland

If you're a rock climber looking to challenge yourself or learn the basics of alpine rock climbing; you'll not find many places with the variety of routes and rock quality of Little Switzerland. This same area, south of Denali and accessed from the Pika Glacier, also provides an ideal setting for mountaineering courses. The names of the peaks rising from the glacier are steeped in magic and after experiencing the quality of the routes that ascend them- it doesn't take long to find yourself under their spell.

The Middle and South Trolls and a taste of the incredible rock...

There is something for everyone in Little Switzerland. The Throne has everything from fun, lower fifth-class, ridge climbs to full-on Alaskan Big Wall climbing. The Middle Troll has a number of routes to its narrow summit that will challenge rock climbers. There are almost endless possibilites for cragging in some truly spectacular settings. To up the adventure factor, we can go out in search of first ascents- of which there are still plenty to be had.

Chris at the top of the Pika Glacier.

The Pika Glacier is also a great place to learn the basics of mountaineering. Whether travelling by skis or on snowshoes, a variety of terrain is open for exploration and tne nature of the area is perfect for both beginning and advanced mountaineers. Mountaineering clourses can run from six to twelve days, depending on your schedule.