Private expeditionsabove the tree line.

Invitation-only mountain programmes for registered corporate members. Small groups, qualified guides and no public sales.

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Opens 12 January 2027, 09:00 UTC. Reservation credentials are issued by your account manager.

Private invitation-only tours

Access to upcoming expedition booking is currently restricted to registered corporate members. Contact your account manager for private reservation credentials.

Itineraries, pricing and availability are shared exclusively with registered members.

The 2027 programme

Four expeditions, each limited to a single private group. Departure dates are released to members together with their credentials.

Snow-capped ridgeline at dawn

Alpine Dawn Traverse

A high-line traverse across glaciated ridgelines, with summit sunrises and nights in private mountain huts.

Duration
9 days
Group size
4–8 guests
Season
June – September
Level
Challenging

Reservation by private credentials only

Glacial lake reflecting a mountain range

Glacial Lake Basecamp

A comfortable basecamp above a turquoise glacial lake. Day routes for every fitness level, well suited to leadership retreats.

Duration
7 days
Group size
6–10 guests
Season
July – August
Level
Moderate

Reservation by private credentials only

Sunset over layered desert mesas

High Desert Canyons

Slot canyons, mesa rims and dark-sky camps. Long light, short approaches and some of the clearest nights anywhere.

Duration
8 days
Group size
6–12 guests
Season
April – May, September – October
Level
Moderate

Reservation by private credentials only

Aurora over snowy peaks at night

Polar Night Aurora Trek

A winter trek at aurora latitudes with a heated base camp, expert guidance and time set aside for photography.

Duration
6 days
Group size
4–8 guests
Season
December – March
Level
Demanding

Reservation by private credentials only

How membership works

There is no public booking form. Every reservation starts with your organisation’s account manager.

  1. 1

    Corporate registration

    Your organisation is verified and registered as a corporate member.

  2. 2

    Credentials issued

    Your account manager issues private reservation credentials for your team.

  3. 3

    Private reservation

    Choose dates, group size and logistics. We coordinate permits, transfers, equipment and insurance.

14seasons in the field
120+expeditions completed
6mountain regions
4guests per guide, at most

Built around safety and silence.

Summit Ascent Expeditions designs small-group, guide-led journeys for organisations that value discretion. Every programme is planned around conditions, not the calendar.

Our guides hold internationally recognised mountain qualifications. Each team carries satellite communication, a medical kit and a documented evacuation plan.

We work with a limited number of corporate members each season, which is why we are not open to the public.

Misty forested ridges in layers