Mt. Shuksan Climbing Guide: Top 3 Routes Explained
...routes and alpine ice climbing, its diverse terrain offers challenges and thrills for every level of mountaineer. Sulphide Glacier Grade… Read More
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...routes and alpine ice climbing, its diverse terrain offers challenges and thrills for every level of mountaineer. Sulphide Glacier Grade… Read More
...supports its two largest glaciers, the Crystal and the Sulphide, which provide superb skiing opportunities. Mt. St. Helens (1 –… Read More
...Ruth Mountain, Ruth Glacier – Glacier travel, 2 days Ruth is a gentle mountain amidst some of the most rugged… Read More
Fifty Classic Climbs of North America – with American Alpine Institute What makes something a “classic”? Who gets to say,… Read More
Route Profile Location: North Cascades of Washington, Mt. Baker Wilderness Season: Nearly year round. May through September bring the best… Read More
The classic alpine routes of the North Cascades offer tremendous variety and contrast. Some consist wholly of ridge and face climbing on rock, while others are entirely on snow and … Read more
Mount Shuksan is widely considered one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth, and for good reason. This iconic North Cascades peak has dramatic steep faces, sparkling hanging glaciers, lush … Read more
Climbing with a guide is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience the exciting wilderness ascents of the North Cascades. Part of the attraction of the climbs is the … Read more


