Ascending Path

Name: Ascending Path
Address: 1000 Arlberg Avenue, Girdwood, AK, 99587, US
Telephone: +19077830505
Price range: $$$
Rating: 5

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Ascending Path

Want to EXPERIENCE Alaska?! We're a hiking, sea kayaking and and glacier guide service based from Anchorage and Girdwood Alaska.
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01/03/2023

We are hiring!

If a Summer spent guiding through the Alaskan wilderness seems appealing, we might be looking for you!

Send us a message, or email us at [email protected]

01/01/2023

🎉Ascending Path wishes you all a Happy New Year, full of memorable adventures all around the world!🎉

We are looking forward to seeing you in Alaska this upcoming Summer!

09/10/2022

This bull moose was spotted today swimming across the Spencer lake... He seemed a tad chilly when he got out…

06/07/2022

05/25/2022

For our Girdwood peeps-

05/25/2022

Our season is from May through September. We work hard in the summer months and play hard in fall and winter. Guides are expected to be available the full 100 days, with pre-scheduled days off. We pay very well, with a tailored job offer to your specific case. Guides can expect housing assistance, swag, helicopter trips, great tips and lifelong friends.
AP's Climbing and Spencer Glacier Guides typically have a very strong background in roped and un-roped (hard ice) glacier travel, heli ops, rock and ice climbing, sea kayaking, risk management and have advanced medical certifications (WFR/EMT). If you do not have previous glacier and sea kayaking guiding experience, you will not be considered for a guide position. Most of our employees are already Alaskan residents, all with a cheerful, enthusiastic work ethic and a clean driving record. Many of our guides have international climbing and back-country experience, a bachelor's degree and freelance to other top notch guide services. Please read the job descriptions below and email us a cover letter and resume.
Please read through our website to get a better understanding of our background and the services we provide. If you are interested in joining our team of committed and dedicated guides, email us your resume and a letter describing why you want to work with us, the jobs you are applying for (preference is given to local Alaskans).
Thanks again for your interest in joining our team.

05/25/2022

Looking for steady summer employment in Girdwood? Answer phone calls with a smile and book clients for our fun adventure tourism business!!
See our employment page for more info and how to apply.

Address

1000 Arlberg Avenue
Girdwood, AK
99587

Telephone

+19077830505

Website

https://www.ascendingpath.com/

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This bull moose was spotted today swimming across the Spencer lake... He seemed a tad chilly when he got out…

We dream of feathery ice....

Did you go ice climbing with AP? Was it fun? Check out our latest exciting Ice Climbing Camp: https://www.ascendingpath.com/tours/chugach-ice-camp/

We are Grateful for you, Alaska, and our relationships. Happy Thanksgiving

Ascending Path Glacier tours

Here's a fun new silly video you can share to friends who you think would enjoy our trips!

From a Heli hike today....

Iceberg Rolling

When it's too windy to sea kayak, we do an Iceberg Viewing Hike... #ascendingpath

The view from where we land our kayaks for the glacier hike. The ice was right here 2 years ago, now it's a 5 minute walk.

When taking the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Spencer Whistle Stop, there are some cool tunnels.

What an amazing day today doing a bit of Heli assisted Glacier spelunking! #ascendingpath #glaciercaving #reallycoolstufftodo

Wow, today was a great day of Heli ice climbing with 2 rad chicks and Alpine Air!

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Our Story

Want to EXPERIENCE Alaska?!

Ascending Path is an Alaskan owned and operated, mom & pop, boutique guide service based out of Girdwood & Anchorage, Alaska. It has been guiding worldwide since 1995. Since 2003, it has specialized in guiding eco-day tours in South-central Alaska. It’s trips have been featured in the New York Times, CNN, National Geographic Adventurer, Alaska Airlines, Ski and Fitness Magazines. Read the Trip Advisor reviews and see why past guests say their adventure with Ascending Path was the best part of their trip to Alaska. AP has US Navy contracts and has been safety for former President Obama and Bear Grylls on set! AP has worked with NASA, NSF, Universal Pictures and even took Beyonce’ and Jay-Z ice climbing.