Why Climb Kilimanjaro with Alaska Mountain Guides?
Alaska Mountain Guides International Inc. is one of the best outfitters on Kilimanjaro. Some of the reasons for this include:
AMERICAN GUIDES ON EVERY TRIP Our leaders are full time mountain professionals who are exemplary guides. They are dedicated to insuring our guests an experience that exceeds their expectations! Every Kili trip that we lead draws on the experience of more than 16 years of guiding high altitude trips on Mt McKinley, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, The Volcanoes of Ecuador and Mexico, and in the Himalayas.
TRIP SIZE We believe that group size is one of the most important factors determining the kind of experience our guests will have. Smaller group sizes give us the flexibility to meet individual goals and expectations, as well as to avoid some of the challenges associated with large groups. Because of this we limit our groups to eight guests. We are happy to work with larger groups by special arrangements.
SAFETY Alaska Mountain Guides International has a perfect safety record. We have had no major injuries or accidents in more than sixteen years of operations. This is not happenstance; your safety is our highest priority We were the first guide service to carry satellite phones on all of our trips and continue to use them on every trip. We also carry pulse oximeters, stethoscopes, oxygen, gamow bags and expedition first aid kits on all Kilimanjaro trips. Our leaders are medically trained and experienced with the issues found at altitude. They are experts who recognize the early signs and symptoms of altitude sickness and take action before they become issues.
SANITATION In our experience, most people fail to summit Kilimanjaro due to sickness caused by water or food. Because of this AMGI has implemented the highest level of sanitation on the mountain. All drinking water is filtered or treated, all cooks and guests are given antibacterial hand wash, our cooks are trained to western standards. We also provide a private toilet for our guests. This extra effort has proven to keep our guests healthy and strong for the summit. Use caution with services that use only boiled water on Kilimanjaro. The water rarely gets fully boiled, which means the bugs are alive. Do not trust your adventure to a guide service that does not provide a reliable water treatment system!
QUALITY OF SERVICE Customer service and attention to detail are what set us apart! This starts with your first email or call to our office, though the numerous questions, onto the mountain and to post trip follow up. Our goal is to provide you the best possible trip. The following is a partial list of our satisfied customers: Putney Student Travel, Sheldon Jackson College, Princes Cruise Lines, Colorado State University, Adventure Treks, Royal Caribbean Cruise lines, Mountain Travel Sobek, Rowland Hall Academy, The Boy Scouts of America, Cornerstone Wilderness Therapy, Central Michigan University, Holland America Lines, Entrée Travel, and The Canadian Heart Association (selected AMGI to lead their fundraising Kilimanjaro climb in 2005)
EQUIPMENT AMGI uses only the best outdoor gear available. To this end we have formed corporate partnerships with Patagonia, MSR, Thermarest, Kelty and Black Diamond Equipment to supply all of our climbing and camping gear. This guarantees that any gear you get from us will be of the highest quality.
BEST ROUTES AND ITINERARY We climb the mountain via the Machame, Rongai and Lemosho routes and schedule an extra day for acclimatization on each route. This rest day greatly improves our chances for a successful summit experience.
VALUE AMGI offers the best value of all the North American guide services that supply professional US mountain guides. Of note, our trips begin when you arrive in Africa, we don’t include the days of traveling in our trip length.
INSURED Alaska Mountain Guides International trips are insured by The Worldwide Outfitter and Guides Association.
SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT Alaska Mountain Guides International proudly supports social and environmental projects in the locations where we run our trips. In Tanzania we support the Mount Kilimanjaro Porters Society.
REFERENCES Don’t just take our word for it, we are happy to provide references from many of the guests who have joined us in the past. Also we are the only US Guide service recommended by Cameron Burns, the author of “Kilimanjaro and East Africa, a climbing and trekking guide”. Mountaineers Press.
"I cannot tell you how pleased we are that we chose Alaska Mountain Guides. With all of the work that you did in the office for us, and what Dave and Jacob did on the trail, it was truly a trip of a lifetime. Thank you very much. We will definitely recommend AMG to anyone who asks us about our trip. Thank you again for all of your hard work." – Susan, Kili 06
THE COMPETITION There are certainly other guide services that offer quality trips to Kilimanjaro, however most of them run group sizes of 12 to 16 people, don’t provide experienced high altitude mountain guides, and most charge more.
PRIVATE GROUPS AND DISCOUNTS All groups of 4 or more receive a 10% discount. Groups of 6 or more will be treated as private trips. This means no one else will join your group and you can choose custom dates and routes with no additional cost.
ADDED VALUE All guests of AMGI receive additional discounts on gear and clothing at Backcountry. We will send you a special code when we receive your registration form. Also, after your first trip with AMGI, all future trips with us are 10% off.
