Course Info

1999 Dates

Sahale Peak
(8,680')
July 2-4

Glacier Peak
(10,541')
July 5-8

Mt Shuksan
(9,127')
July 11-13

Mt Adams
(12,276')
July 19-22
August 9-12

Mt Daniel
(7,986')
July 23-25

Climbing Level
Beginner to advanced beginner (with high level of physical fitness)

Climber/Guide
Ratio: 6-8:2

Cost
3-Day: $525
4-Day: $600

All locations subject to change per conditions



From the Bookstore

Mountaineering -- Freedom of the Hills
by Don Graydon
Classic climbing course text; solid info on all aspects of mountain, rock and ice climbing. Available in paperback.


Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue
by Andy Selters
Characteristics of glaciers, crevasse rescue, route finding, gear, etc; includes special skiing info.

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North Cascades Mountaineering School
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North Cascades Finest Summit Climbs
Washington's North Cascades offer some of the most outstanding climbing in the world. The Cascades area contains diverse alpine routes with an absolutely stunning array of climbs, which are easily accessible. These climbs are designed for those working within a limited time frame, wishing to develop or review particular skills, and for those who desire to climb/explore new areas. We are pleased to offer a wide variety of climbs, and look forward to exploring the magnificent regions of the Pacific Northwest.

Course Itinerary
Day 1: 7:00am meeting at the trailhead. Gear check and hike to base camp. Short skills review.

Day 2: Snow skills review. We cover basic snow skills to learn and review proper step kicking, use of ice axe, self-arrest, glacier travel and rope techniques. We concentrate on the skills necessary for the upcoming summit attempt.

Days 3-4 (as location dictates): Summit day. To insure safety and optimum traveling conditions, we begin with an early morning wake-up to bring us close to the summit by sunrise. For 3-day climbs, after completing the summit, we hike back to base camp, collect our gear and return to the trailhead. For 4-day climbs, after summitting, we return to high camp, spend the night and hike out to the trailhead on Day 4.


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All Alpine Ascents courses on Mount Baker are run under a
special use permit issued by Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.



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