Alpine Ascents International
Categories: Activities, Mountaineering,
Address
Alpine Ascents International
109 W. Mercer
Seattle, WA 98119
Description
A Brief History
Founder Todd Burleson has traveled the globe incessantly (from eight Everest expeditions and the Seven Summits, to Greenland and Mongolia ), not only out of his love of guiding but his never-ending pursuit of perfecting the Alpine Ascents approach.
In 1986, there wasn’t much of a business model for international guiding, but making a living at something you love has its merits. While Todd’s proficiency in climbing was well regarded, he also showed a flair for not only guiding and teaching, but looking at mountains as to how they might be successfully and safely guided (routes, camps, guide ratios, supplies and itineraries). From our early successes on Himalayan peaks, this approach soon took hold on mountains around the world.
Willi Prittie joined on with Todd and added his relentless pursuit of perfection and joy of the mountains to the zeitgeist of Alpine Ascents. This unique combination snowballed into the creation of some of the finest logistics, training and guiding standards in the industry.
To find out more contact us at:
Climb@alpineascents.com
206 378 1927