Whether you are looking to tackle a big objective, gain new skills, or simply experience rock climbing for the first time, Elliot has you covered. With over two decades of climbing experience in many locations, and professional guiding skills, Elliot can help you achieve your goals.

Some locations for climbing around Anchorage:

Hatcher Pass: The premiere cragging area in Alaska. Traditional and sport granite crack and face climbing. Everything from short testpieces to long multi-pitch routes in a beautiful alpine setting. Hatchers is generally climbable June-September.

Seward Highway: Easily accessible from Anchorage. A variety of climbs with a beautiful view of both the Chugach and Kenai mountains and the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet.

Glen Highway Crags: The Wookie Wall is the best sport crag in Alaska, both for the excellent climbing and view of the Chugach Mountains. Many other spots for good climbing exist along this stretch of road.

Chugach Front Range: This area contains alpine single pitch cragging, and also good multipitch rock climbs in a rocky alpine environment.

Other alpine rock: Backcountry Talkeetna Mountains, the Ruth Gorge, and Little Switzerland. Many other options exist within the state.

Alaska Day Rates

1 Guest: $600
2 Guests: $360 per person
3 Guests: $300 per person
4 Guests $240 per person

For single pitch days up to 4 climbers can be accommodated. For bigger days and multi-pitch objectives two climbers is the maximum number of guests. Please contact me with any questions about what’s right for your group.

  • IFMGA Mountain Guide Elliot Gaddy

    Group climbing gear: Ropes, protection, hardware

    Emergency response gear

    Trailhead parking fees

  • Ground transportation

    Food, drinks, or lodging.

    Rescue or trip insurance. Options HERE.

  • Personal outdoor and rock climbing gear. Gear list HERE.

    Food and drink for the day.

  • We will meet in the morning either at the trailhead or at a good meting location with cell reception close to the trailhead. This usually around 8:30, depending on daylight and conditions.

    We move to the trailhead if necessary, then go over a gear check and safety briefing.

    Climb for the day. A full day usually lasts 6-8 hours.

    Back at the trailhead by around 4:30 to finish the day.