Our Kilimanjaro Climb
was named one of
"The 25 Greatest
Adventure Trips
in the World."And Chosen as One of the World's Best Hikes in May 2005
by National Geographic
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We are committed to helping climbers achieve their personal goals safely and enjoyably. Our adventures require a high level of physical fitness, good overall health, and some require prior outdoor and/or climbing experience. When registering for an Alpine Ascents Program, we ask you for this information to ensure that: we match individual needs and goals; you are qualified for the program; we garner the most effective and compatible teams for your particular trip.
Registration
The best way to reserve your space on a trip is to call our offices and place
the deposit on a VISA/MC/AMEX.
(206) 378-1927 (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm PST).
The correct deposit amount for each trip is
listed with the dates and pricing information. Our trips fill quickly on a
first-come, first-served basis, and registering over the phone is the best way
to ensure reserving the trip dates you want. You may also submit an application by mail or fax with a check, money order or credit card number.
Once we have received your application/deposit, we forward by mail, a confirmation package containing a confirmation letter, annotated equipment list, logistics information, and brochures for trip cancellation insurance and gear companies which offer discounts to our climbers. We send updates and additional information by mail and email. Approximately 4 weeks prior to an expedition departure, a final letter and logo item is forwarded to you.
Single Travelers
There is a section in your applicaiton that allows for the choice of single or double occupancy. For most of our international trips that include stay in hotels, a single room supplement is available for an additional fee if desired. For those traveling alone who do not wish to pay an additional fee for a single room, we will pair you in a room with another same-sex team member. In the event another team member of the same sex is not available for room pairings, you will be assigned a single room. Alpine Ascents understands the variable nature of room pairings and team-member size and consequently, it is our policy to incur the charge for a single room in this situation and do not pass on the additional costs to you.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
We highly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance for all of our trips. Unlike many travel companies we do not include the cost of a policy in our prices. Alpine Ascents
International offers a plan in conjunction with Travelex. A detailed policy
brochure is sent upon receipt of deposit. You can also enroll in Travelex
Travel Plus online at: www.travelex-insurance.com
and enter location #47-0553 when prompted.
Participant Responsibility
Trip participants are responsible for their own well-being. This includes good health and strong physical condition. Participants joining a trek, course or mountaineering expedition may be required to obtain a physician's release prior to departure. Expedition members are responsible for: knowing all pre-departure information, preparing proper equipment and clothing, conforming to basic standards of personal hygiene (to minimize the risk of travelers diseases) and acting in a considerate manner toward all group members and with respect for each country’s customs.
Cancellation & Refund Policies
Note: Alpine Ascents reserves the right to waive any fees. As we offer
personalized service, we will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations
when necessary, waiving certain fees when feasible.
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General Expedition Cancellation/Refund Policy
Note: Alpine Ascents International highly recommends trip cancellation
insurance for all expeditions.
Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Alpine
Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy. Specific
brochure cancellation and refund policies may supercede those enumerated below.
- Each deposit, regardless of amount, includes a $200.00 non-refundable
registration fee.
- Full refunds, less registration fee, will be provided 90-days prior to
program start date.
- 50% refunds will be provided 60-89 days prior to program start date.
- No refunds will be provided 59-days prior to program start date.
- Certain trips have cancellation policies that supercede our general
policy, see
below.
- For trips exceeding $10,000.00, specialized refund policies may apply, see
below.
- All refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office
within the 90-day period, as stated above.
- All balances are due 90 days prior to departure date unless otherwise
specified.
- Participants whose balances are not received by the 90-day deadline as
stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.
Mountaineering School & Rainier Cancellation/Refund Policy
Payment Policy:
- Deposits are due at time of registration to reserve space on the course.
Please include with completed application form.
- Each deposit includes a $200.00 non-refundable registration fee.
- All balances are due 90 days prior to course start date.
- Payments can be made by check, money order, wire transfer or credit card (VISA/MC/AMEX).
Refund Policy:
- $200.00 non-refundable registration fee.
- Full refunds will be provided 90 days prior to course start date.
- 50% refunds will be provided 60-89 days prior to course start date.
- No refunds will be provided 59 days prior to course start date.
- If Alpine Ascents cancels or reschedules a program, all fees are refundable and/or transferable.
Change Fee Policy:
- $50.00 change fee for date changes 61-90 days prior to course start date.
- $150.00 change fee for date changes 31-59 days prior to course start date.
- No date changes are allowed 30 days prior to course start date. While
changes of 30 days or less are generally not possible, as courses are
usually full at that time, we will attempt to accommodate your needs on an
individual basis.
Specific Expedition Cancellation/Refund Policies
- Each $1,000.00 deposit is non-refundable.
- All balances are due 120 days prior to departure date unless otherwise
specified.
- Full refunds, less deposit, will be provided 120-days prior to departure
date.
- 50% refunds will be provided 60-120 days prior to departure date.
- No refunds will be provided 59-days prior to departure date.
- All refund requests must be made in writing.
- Participants whose balances are not received by the 120th-day deadline as
stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.
- No refunds are provided on the deposit or any payments for the expedition. The
reason for such a strict refund policy is due to the great expense incurred in
such an expedition. All gear and food must be purchased several months in
advance to ensure that it reaches Nepal and base camp before we arrive.
Our refund policy also protects other members who have committed their time and
money to the expedition.
- Each $20,000.00 deposit and $45,000 balance is non-refundable.
- All balances are due 90 days prior to departure date unless otherwise specified.
- Balance is due 120 days prior to departure date unless otherwise
specified.
- Each deposit includes a $1,000 non-refundable registration fee (per the
flight service policy).
- Full refunds, less registration fee, will be provided 120-days prior to
expedition date.
- All refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office
within the 120-day period, as stated above.
- Alpine Ascents International highly recommends trip cancellation insurance
for all expeditions. We offer a plan in conjunction with Travelex as well as
an evacuation insurance plan through IHI.
- No refunds will be provided 119-days prior to expedition start date.
- Each $2,000.00 deposit is non-refundable.
- All balances are due 120 days prior to departure date unless otherwise
specified.
- Full refunds, less deposit, will be provided 120-days prior to departure
date.
- 50% refunds will be provided 90-120 days prior to departure date.
- No refunds will be provided 89-days prior to departure date.
- All refund requests must be made in writing.
- Participants whose balances are not received by the 120th-day deadline as
stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.
- Each $3,000.00 deposit is non-refundable.
- All balances are due 120 days prior to departure date unless otherwise
specified.
- Due to the nature of this climb and extensive pre-arrangements, deposits
and balances are non-refundable.
- Participants whose balances are not received by the 120th-day deadline as
stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.