This Winter with Alpine Ascents

As summer rolls on we hope you’ve had the chance to spend some time in the mountains and learn new skills.  As we look ahead, we’re excited about our full slate of winter trips and look forward to helping you find the program right for you!

Aconcagua

After a shortened 2021/22 season, we are thrilled to return to a full season of offerings for 2022/23 on both the Normal and Vacas Valley route. A few dates have already filled, but we still have plenty of spaces for those looking to take on the highest mountain in the Americas!

Vinson

As in past seasons, we are offering 4 departures to Antarctica with our elite guide team of Vern Tejas, Ben Jones, Jangbu Sherpa, and Ari Todd. Flights to the great white continent are limited! See what’s still available:

Denali

If you’ve been working towards a Denali Climb for 2023, we strongly recommend booking early, as Denali departures sell out earlier each year! We’re anticipating a fully sold-out season in Alaska. To help round out your skills and prepare for Denali we recommend checking our Denali Prep courses offered on Mt Rainier.

Ecuador

We are in the midst of wrapping up a terrific summer season in Ecuador and can’t wait to be back again this winter! For those who have climbed Mount Rainier or Mount Baker and are eager to continue, the Volcanoes of Ecuador are the perfect next step. Progress your climbing skills and altitude experience while also enjoying the culture and cuisine of this beautiful country.

Kilimanjaro

The Lemosho Route, Machame Route, and extra night at the crater rim are all on the slate for this winters schedule. Our summer season has been superb with guides Eric Murphy, Paul Koubek, Ben Jones and Lakpa Rita leading the teams. Full schedule and offerings for this fantastic climb, safari and experience at:

Everest

Once again it's Everest time as we have been guiding this peak since 1992. This year’s guides will be Ben Jones and Jangbu Sherpa and of course we will have our usual daily updates and photos on our cybercast page.

Our Everest base camp treks will be operating in both Fall and Spring (near full) for those who want to experience the Everest region and the incredible Sherpa culture and hospitality.

More on Everest and Everest Trek  at:

AIARE Courses &
Backcountry Touring

Winter is coming soon! Our avalanche education courses and intro to backcountry touring dates are live.  We are proud to offer AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) training course in the Cascades.  Please see our full list of AIARE course offerings and backcountry touring dates.

Travel Update

Travel is getting easier as we regularly  update our Covid protocols. PCR testing will no longer be required in the fall (barring any major changes) and we do our best to balance travel experiences and health and safety.