Expeditions

High on Aoraki (Mt. Cook), New Zealand | December, 2011

Custom adventures around the globe

INSPIRING EXPEDITIONS TO THE GREAT MOUNTAINS AND RANGES OF OUR WORLD

Climbing on the Lhotse Face of Mt. Everest, Nepal | April, 2009
Jake started guiding in 1993 on Mount Rainier, and has since guided clients on all seven continents. For him, guiding is not a job, it is a passion; a means to share his deep, lifelong love of the mountains with those who want to experience them, too.
From the first American ascent of 25,243 foot Gurla Mandhata to Tanzania’s 19,340 foot Kilimanjaro, Mt. Ararat in Turkey, to Himalayan treks, Jake feels fortunate to guide clients up some of the most beautiful, iconic, and aspirational peaks on the globe. 

Unlike most guiding companies, Jake doesn’t build trips and then try to fill them. Rather, he focuses on custom trips and expeditions, organized around the passion and priorities of a small group with defined goals that transcend a simple summit and look to build adventure and experience throughout. He also doesn’t nickel and dime: once an expedition begins, he covers every cost on the ground, from a beer at dinner to tips for staff, and won’t ask clients for more…period. It’s your vacation and your adventure - relax, and leave the details—and the wallet—up to Jake!
Trekkers at the Tenzing Norgay Memorial Chorten below Everest, Nepal | March, 2009

Climbers nearing the summit of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania | March, 2017

Expeditions

KILIMANJARO

About this expedition

Climb to the Roof of Africa on this custom adventure to Mount Kilimanjaro, climbing one of the Seven Summits and add an optional safari afterward!

DAYS:

10 (15 with optional safari)

DIFFICULTY:

Strenuous

MAX ELEVATION:

19,341 ft / 5,895 m

SEASONS:

All year, except April, May, & November

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EVEREST BASECAMP

About this expedition

Follow legendary footsteps through villages and underneath dramatic Himalayan peaks to Basecamp on Mount Everest, and enjoy a sunset view on Kala Pattar.

DAYS:

20

DIFFICULTY:

Strenuous

MAX ELEVATION: 

18,514 ft / 5,644 m

SEASONS:

Spring & Fall

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LANGTANG VALLEY TREK

About this expedition

Trek the stunning Langtang Valley of Nepal, where 7000m peaks rise above blooming rhododendron forests, hike Kyanjin Ri, and experience Nepali Himalayan life.

DAYS:

14

DIFFICULTY:

Moderate

MAX ELEVATION:

15,655 ft / 4,773 m

SEASONS:

Spring & Fall

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EVEREST KANGSHUNG FACE TREK

About this expedition

Visit the rarely seen Kangshung Face of Everest, trek through pristine Tibetan valleys, and stop by the North Side Basecamp as well.

DAYS:

24

DIFFICULTY:

Strenuous

MAX ELEVATION: 

17,487 ft / 5,330 m

SEASONS:

Spring & Fall

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SOURCE OF THE GANGES TREK

About this expedition

Trek to Gaumukh, the 13,023 foot source of the Ganges River, and then above to the verdant meadows of Tapovan, and visit spiritual sites in India.

DAYS:

15

DIFFICULTY:

Moderate

MAX ELEVATION:

14,640 ft / 4,463 m

SEASONS:

May-June, September-November

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MOUNT KAILASH TREK & KORA

About this expedition

Trek from remote, western Nepal into Tibet, and do a sacred, 3-day kora (circumambulation) of the world’s most sacred peak, Mt. Kailash.

DAYS:

25

DIFFICULTY:

Strenuous

MAX ELEVATION: 

18,525 ft / 5,630 m

SEASONS:

March - May, September - November

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MOUNT KENYA TREK & CLIMB

About this expedition

Trek around Mt. Kenya to Point Lenana (16,354 ft), with an optional technical climb to the summit of Africa’s second highest peak. Add a safari as well!

DAYS:

15

DIFFICULTY:

Moderate to Strenuous

MAX ELEVATION:

16,354 ft / 4,985 m (Lenana), 17,057 ft / 5,199 m (Batian)

SEASONS:

December - March, June - October

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CUSTOM TRIPS & EXPEDITIONS

About this expedition

Dreaming of a trek, climb, or destination? Need help getting there and back, safely and soundly? Contact Jake and let's make dreams reality!

DAYS:

1 - 75

DIFFICULTY:

Easy to Strenuous

MAX ELEVATION: 

Up to 29,035 ft / 8,848 m

SEASONS:

Year Round

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For additional information about expeditions, contact Jake Norton directly.

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