No images? Click here COVID-19 | June 3, 2020 UpdateDear Climbers: Currently, we are working with Mt. Rainier National Park to determine opening dates for the 2020 season. We hope to have a commitment from the NPS this week or early next week, and we intend to start climbing from July 14, 2020 onward. This is not a firm date. We may also operate some North Cascades programs prior to the opening of our Rainier trips. Climbers scheduled for July trips will receive individual emails once we know the status of your trip. Prior to the start of operations, new coronavirus mitigation protocols will be implemented and climbers will be sent information outlining these updated procedures.
Thank you for your continued support, and please feel free to reach out with any questions. We look forward to getting back to the mountains as soon as possible. Lastly, many may find training to be a challenge. We think of training as more of a lifestyle, with a ramp up for specific events. Some good at-home training info from the Uphill Athlete is linked below. https://www.uphillathlete.com/at-home-strength-workouts/ Alpine Ascents International
May 4 Update Dear Climbers, The implications of COVID-19 continue to change daily. We hope you and your family are well. Please note that while our physical office is closed in line with government guidelines, we are available via phone and email. Our decision-making regarding closures and trip postponement is based on our commitment to the safety and well-being of staff and climbers, while adhering to government regulations. Current Washington State Regulations require that our business remains closed until at least June 12, 2020. (Limited opening, may be possible May 22, 2020. These regulations subject to change). Please be advised that all May and June departures are postponed to the 2021 season. This includes any trip or program departing through June 28, 2020. For July departures, we will provide an update around June 1, 2020, as these and future trips are currently active departures and we intend to run these departures should current regulations remain in place. All climbers with departures scheduled for May and June have been emailed directly. Thank you for your continued support, and please feel free to reach out with any questions and we look forward to getting back to the mountains as soon as possible. Lastly many may find training to be a challenge. We think of it more a lifestyle with a ramp up for specific events. Some good in training at home info from the Uphill Athlete. https://www.uphillathlete.com/at-home-strength-workouts/ Alpine Ascents International Questions? April 2nd Update Dear Climbers, The implications of COVID-19 continue to change daily. We hope you and your family are well. Please note that while our physical office is closed in line with government guidelines, we are available via phone and email during regular business hours. Our decision-making regarding closures and trip postponement is based on our commitment to the safety and well being of staff and climbers, while adhering to government regulations. Please be advised that all May departures are postponed to the 2021 season. This includes any trip or program departing through May 31, 2020. For June departures, we will provide an update around May 1, 2020. Thank you for your continued support, and please feel free to reach out with any questions. Alpine Ascents International Questions? March 16th Update Dear Climbers, Upcoming Bookings Any contingency plan, which may include postponing your booking until later in the year or to the following season, will be noted in the April 1 update. For June departures we will provide an update around May 1, for July we will provide an update around June 1, etc. Our offices remain open for phone or email contact, and we are happy to speak with you. At Headquarters
Alpine Ascents follows King County Public Health Guidelines at our Queen Anne headquarters. Residents of King County who suspect they are ill or have come into contact with the coronavirus are advised to use the county hotline: 206-477-3977. In the Field
Final Notes We remain optimistic that governmental organizations, in partnership with a vigorous commitment to excellent hand washing practices, will affect a positive global health outcome. With thanks, Alpine Ascents International Questions? We recommend seeking the most updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and/or your local governmental organizations or healthy advisory groups: COVID-19 Summary - a starting point to understand the novel coronavirus. |