Red K2 Aviation plane lands on a glacier in a ski plane kicking up snow in Denali National Park

Denali Climber Support

Denali Destinations

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Kahiltna Base Camp
West Buttress, West Rib, Cassin Ridge, & South Face of Denali, also Mt. Hunter & Mt. Foraker
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$675

Ruth Kahiltna Shuttle
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$175

Ruth Glacier / Mountain House
Denali South Buttress, Mt. Barrille, Mt. Johnson, Mt. Dickey, Mt. Dan Beard
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$650

Ruth Gorge
Mt. Barille, Mt. Wake, Mt. Dickey, Mt. Church, Mt. Johnson
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$650

Tok / West Fork of Ruth Glacier
Denali Reality Ridge, North Face Huntington, Peak 11,300
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$750

North East fork of Tok
North Face Huntington
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$750

Root Canal
Moose’s Tooth, Ham and Eggs, Shaken Not Stirred, Bear Tooth
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$675

Pika Glacier
Little Switzerland including: The Throne, Middle Troll, Lost Marsupial, Royal Tower
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$650

Eldridge Glacier
Mt. Eldridge, “Golden” Branch of the SW Fork, The Eldridge Spires
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$725

Glacier 1
Fake Peak and epic skiing!
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$750

Custom Destinations
Let us take you to your adventure.
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  • Unmatched Personal Treatment

    I use K2 professionally for work in the AK Range. And when it comes to outfitting my personal trips to climb in these mountains, K2 goes above and beyond to provide top notch service, an unmatched personal treatment and reassures my belief they're the best! Hands down the best choice for safety, professionalism, customer care... Oh, did l say their pilots are ALSO suuuuuper nice? Fly with K2!

    — Elias D., Tripadvisor

  • Spot On and Detailed

    K2 Aviation was an awesome operation through and through, especially if you are planning a trip to climb Denali! Everyone was very personable, the pilots we all spot on and detailed about everything. The best part was that we didn’t wait at all getting back to basecamp! It took an hour for them to send two airplanes and off we went. Other teams were waiting there for hours before the other company came in to get them.

    — Henry H., Tripadvisor

  • Excellent Customer Service

    Excellent Customer Service and very willing to work with our climbing team schedule. They also provided us with transportation around Talkeetna. The employees were very kind and showed interest in our endeavor. The flight staff was very professional and the ground crews were very accommodating and helpful.

    — Scott H., Tripadvisor

  • Knowledgeable Pilots

    I have flown twice with K2, once in 2009 flying to and from Base Camp for a Denali climb, and a second time in May 2018 flight-seeing over the Ruth Glacier. Both trips provided outstanding views. During our recent trip the Pilot was very knowledgeable about glacial formation and features on the landscape. Denali is a unique mountain, and flight-seeing with K2 is a unique way to view it.

    — Thor1Odinson, Tripadvisor

  • Camping Made Possible by K2

    We were looking to plan a flight assisted late winter backcountry camping / snow shoeing trip out of Talkeetna. Worked with Riley and the folks at K2 to get suggestions of locations they could fly and land mid winter… it was a beautiful spot with total peace and quiet for a few nights and we had a wonderful time. Really great memorable trip made possible by all the folks at K2. So thankful for their suggestions and all the work they did to help make this happen.”

    — Keith C, Google

  • Safety & Professionalism

    K2 dedication to fulfill your needs as a customer is beyond expectation. For years they have been helping me and my climbers get to the destinations we want in order to do our climbs. Their approach to safety, their professionalism and their warm treatment keep making my return to the Alaska Range special every spring.

    — Elías D., Tripadvisor

  • Efficiency & Safety

    Thanks to K2 for another wonderful, world class mountain flight. Ever since we flew with K2 on our climb of Denali, we have been impressed with their friendliness, efficiency, can do attitude, safe operations, experienced pilots and the love of flight and nature they exude. Without their help we could not have summited Denali back in 1998 as they were able to get a team member in at crucial time. Two years ago we flew with K2 again and the pilot was knowledgeable, the flight was beautiful, the ground staff exceptional.

    — Bryant M., Google

Why Denali Climbers
Choose K2 Aviation

We’ve been flying elite adventurers into Denali for nearly 45 years, in fact, it’s why K2 was created.

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Personalized Service

The K2 Experience

There is a lot that goes into planning and preparing for your expedition. Our team is committed to getting you in and out of the Alaska Range safely and efficiently. We are here to support you every step of the way. Our climber hangar allows you to sort, pack, and weigh all your gear. Our ramp staff is glad to help you both on your way outbound and upon your return!

How we support Denali climbers 

K2 Aviation pilot flying in the Alaska Range with Denali in the background as seen through airplane window

Experience

Flying Denali Climbers for 45 Years

K2 Aviation’s story began in 1979 with a singular goal: to provide safe and efficient air access for climbers seeking to conquer Denali.

Learn more about K2

Summit of Denali on a K2 Aviation climbing expedition

Your Team

Your Denali Team

We can say with confidence that we have the best maintenance in the state with a team of professionals maintaining our airplanes beyond the required standards. We are recognized as an industry leader in setting the standard for aviation safety. In addition, our pilots are hand selected for their skills and interest in the outdoors.

Meet your team

Caribou stands on a ridge in Denali National Park with Denali mountain in the background

Environment

Committed to Sustainability

K2 Aviation is family-owned and operated. Alaska is not only where we run our business, it’s our home, where we raise our families, and houses the communities where we live, work, and play. When training our team or flying guests to these locations, we are dedicated to upholding and protecting ecosystems and natural terrain we visit and supporting the communities we live in and visit.