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United States / Climbing & mountaineering

Ruth Glacier - Expedition Skills Seminar

Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. (RMI) · Ruth Glacier, Great Gorge, Alaska Range, Alaska

RMI describes this as a fly-in, 11-day seminar based in the Great Gorge of Alaska’s Ruth Glacier, with nine days on the glacier. Its progressive program develops expedition mountaineering experience through glacier travel and navigation, ice climbing, crevasse rescue, camp construction, sled hauling, and fixed-line travel. Participants apply these skills in the surrounding terrain, with a summit attempt on 9,545-foot Mt. Dickey via the West Face as the primary climbing objective. RMI says the seminar is intended to prepare climbers for larger glaciated peaks, including Mt. McKinley and Aconcagua.

11 days (RMI describes nine days on the glacier)

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United States / Rafting & kayaking

Grand Canyon Rafting: Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry

OARS · Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States (Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry; trip meeting in Las Vegas)

This five-day guided Colorado River trip covers the lower Grand Canyon from Whitmore Wash to Pearce Ferry. OARS' itinerary begins with travel from Las Vegas to Bar 10 Ranch, followed by a helicopter transfer to the river. Guests raft through Class III whitewater, with Class IV possible at certain water levels, and have opportunities for side-canyon hikes and riverside camping. The trip ends with a downstream jet-boat ride and shuttle back to Las Vegas. The operator describes the trip as moderate and lists a minimum age of seven.

5 days

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United States / Climbing & mountaineering

Mount McKinley | Denali

Alpine Ascents International · Denali (Mount McKinley), Alaska Range, Alaska; West Buttress route via the Kahiltna Glacier, with ground operations in Talkeetna

Alpine Ascents International’s guided Mount McKinley | Denali climb follows the West Buttress route, beginning with a flight from Talkeetna to the Kahiltna Glacier. The expedition establishes successive camps, carries equipment and supplies uphill, and includes a summit attempt before descending to the glacier and flying back. The operator describes the ascent as physically and mentally demanding and requiring intermediate mountaineering skills. Its sample schedule allows about 17–18 days on the mountain, plus additional days for weather, rest, and acclimatization.

Approximately 17–18 days round trip from Base Camp, with four additional days allowed for weather, acclimatization, and summit attempts; sample itinerary spans up to 21 days.

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United States / Skydiving

Tandem skydive

Skydive Moab · Canyonlands Airport, approximately 16 miles north of Moab, Utah

Skydive Moab offers tandem jumps from Canyonlands Airport north of Moab. Its official page lists two altitudes: 8,000 feet above ground level and 13,000 feet above ground level. The higher option is described as providing a longer freefall, while both options include a parachute flight; training, rental, and fees are included in the lower-altitude option. The operator says jumps are conducted in the morning and advises making a reservation. The jump-day guide describes a flight to altitude, freefall, and several minutes beneath the parachute.

Operator says most jumps are completed in under 2 hours, but guests should plan for up to 4 hours at the dropzone. The jump itself is described as about 30 minutes from boarding to landing. Confirm directly with operator.

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