Newsletter Fall 2020

A big thank you to all that joined us in 2020 and to those who have booked trips for 2021. While most of our Rainier climbs are already sold out for next season, we still have prime season spaces on Mount Baker. These climbs, like Rainier, have preset camps and a lower pack weight. Check out the calendar below for our whole menu of 2021 domestic climbs and courses.

Denali 2021

Dreaming of climbing the big one? We opened up a few more spots to our once sold out Denali 2021 season. See our website for current openings:

Interested in climbing Denali but need some mountaineering coursework first? You would be hard pressed to find a better training venue for Denali than Rainier in the heart of winter. We will be running our 8 Day Denali Prep courses on Mount Rainier all winter long. Details at:

Trips For Climbers 55+ In Age - NEW

Recently added to our climb menu, we are offering trips geared toward climbers 55 years and older.  

Along with our inaugural Glacier Peak climb from August 12 – 16, 2021,  we are also offering a 55+ climb of Mount Baker from July 29 – 31, 2021. 

Snow Safety + Backcountry Ski Courses

With some ski resorts limiting capacity to encourage social distancing, there has never been a better time to start backcountry skiing or making snowshoe tracks!  It is great cardiovascular training for mountaineering and a whole lot of fun. However, understanding avalanches and their dangers is a must for any climber, skier, or backcountry enthusiast before venturing out-of-bounds. Take an AIARE Level 1 course and learn how to manage your risk out there. Has it been a while since you’ve taken a snow safety course? The Avalanche Rescue course is an excellent refresher on how to efficiently use that beacon, shovel, and probe.

If you have never skied outside of a resort and want to earn your turns this winter, add on our weekend Backcountry Ski Seminar to an AIARE Level 1 course and you’ll be ready to seize winter. Please check course availability online as spots are going fast and a few programs are already sold out.

Baker Ski Descent – New for 2021!

Looking to ski off of a summit this year?  Boasting over a vertical mile of excellent skiing/riding, our new 3-day Mount Baker Climb + Ski Descent is an excellent introduction to big-mountain skiing and an ideal stepping stone for other great ski descents around the world.   Never skied off-piste?  Sign up for our 2-day Backcountry Ski Seminar to get up to speed!

Getting Schooled

Interested in taking your mountaineering skills to the next level?  We offer a variety of courses and training programs throughout the year. Whether you are interested in climbing the big snowy peaks of Washington and Alaska or channeling your inner mountain goat on alpine rock climbs, we have a course for you!

Further Afield

While international expeditions are currently on hold, we are eagerly awaiting the Spring when we hope to reopen operations in Nepal and the rest of the world soon after. We will keep everyone updated through newsletters and those with reservations will be receiving direct emails regarding their specific trips. Please feel free to reach out any time with specific questions about countries and expeditions.

Spring & Summer 2021
Program Calendar