Guided Climbs, treks, & expeditions
High Ground Expeditions is a Montana-based, Veteran-founded expedition company, offering guided mountain climbs, treks, and custom adventures around the world.
WHERE WE GO
High Ground Expeditions leads guided climbs, treks, and mountain education from our home in Montana to iconic mountain destinations around the world.
Mount Kilimanjaro is our flagship adventure, but we also customize mountain expedition based on your goals, timeline, experience, and type of adventure or training you’re looking for.
Some of our usual destinations include:
Montana backcountry education & hikes
Mount Kilimanjaro climbs
Everest Base Camp & Annapurna Base Camp treks
Mount Rainier, Mount Hood, Mount Baker, & Mount Adams climbs
Aconcagua expeditions
Inca Trail and Machu Pichu treks
Patagonia treks
Chimborazo / Cotopaxi expeditions
WHO WE ARE
High Ground Expeditions was founded by a veteran of the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division, a unit forged in mountain warfare and driven by purpose.
The mountains teach us it’s never just about the summit, it’s about the climb within. Every step forward is a step toward clarity, strength, and purpose.
Whether you’re a first time trekker or a seasoned climber, our journeys are designed to help you take your high ground.
why climb with us
Think of us as the farm to table version of expeditions. Smaller, personal, and connected. Guided by our commitments to Mission, People, and Planet, every climb is authentic, responsible, and built on trust.
mission
Our mission is to help every climber build resilience and find purpose through challenge and community. You will climb with guides and teammates who value the journey as much as the summit.
people
Every expedition is powered by local guides who know the mountain best. Personally vetted and fairly paid, they lead smaller groups with personal attention, making every climb authentic, connected, and safe.
planet
The mountains shape us, so we protect them. Every expedition follows Leave No Trace, minimizes waste, and partners with those who honor the land and culture, preserving these high grounds for future generations.
Our Mission is Simple:
take the High ground- Every person. every reason. Every Peak.
WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
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"From start to finish, High Ground Expeditions handled every detail of my Kilimanjaro climb. everything was seamless. All I had to do was show up ready to hike.”
-Joe F.
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"High Ground Expeditions delivered a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the Everest region. From helicopter flights around the Himalayas to staying at the legendary Hotel Everest View, everything was curated with comfort and adventure in mind. It was the perfect balance of luxury and exploration."
-Ben L.
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"High Ground Expeditions gave me the confidence to take on big mountains. From climbing Mount Rainier to backpacking through Glacier National Park, the team brought expertise, patience, and a sense of purpose to every step."
-Gautam N.
Climb with purpose
For our military veterans, the mission continues.
Our Charlie Mike Series helps provide life changing climbs to those who’ve served, promoting movement, connection, and renewed purpose.
When you climb with us, you help a veteran continue theirs.
ready to take YOUR high ground?
Whether you're chasing your first summit or your next breakthrough, we’re here to guide the way. Let’s build your path upward.