Boston Basin Ski Mountaineering Course

North Cascades National Park

May 23 -- May 26

Boston Basin is located in the heart of the North Cascades and lies at the foot of the famous Forbidden Peak and quite possibly provides one of the best ski mountaineering course settings in the lower 48 states.

Mount Baker Ski Summit

Mt. Baker

May 31 -- Jun 2

Mount Baker offers some of the best ski touring in the state. It's hard to argue with 8,000 feet of vertical!

Mount Baker Ski Summit Express

Mount Baker in the North Cascades

Jun 1 -- Jun 2

Do you simply want to summit this beautiful peak? Are you fit and ready? Come with us.

Sahale Peak Ski Touring

North Cascades National Park

Jun 8 -- Jun 9

It's been named the best summit view in the North Cascades and this may well be true. Come see for yourself!

Mount Baker Bullet Train

Mt. Baker

Jun 9 -- Jun 9

Mount Baker is the quintessential ski summit. Huge vertical, spectacular glaciers and moderate skiing. On the Bullet Train, we ski it in one day!

Intro to Trad Rock in Vantage, WA

Frenchman Coulee Vantage

Jun 28 -- Jun 30

Sport climbing is one thing, placing gear on lead is another. We want to teach you how to do it the right way.

Intro and Intermediate Rock Climbing in Vantage, WA

Vantage, WA

Jun 28 -- Jun 30

Summer can be slow to arrive in Western Washington, so lets take a short drive to Vantage where the sun is almost always shining!

Intro to Rock Climbing

North Bend or Vantage, WA

Jul 5 -- Jul 7

Learn the thrill of rock climbing with an emphasis on safety and skills that will allow you to enjoy the sport with confidence.

Kid's Rock Climbing

North Bend or Vantage, WA

Jul 8 -- Jul 10

Kids aged 8-14 will learn about basic rock climbing skills, climbing etiquette and belaying techniques.

Mountaineering Course in the North Cascades

North Cascades

Jul 10 -- Jul 14

This is the course that will give you a solid introduction to all aspects of classic mountaineering. 

Mount Baker Mountaineering School and Summit Climb

North Cascades

Jul 13 -- Jul 17

Gain mountaineering skills including glacier travel, crevasse rescue, ice climbing, and a summit attempt of Mount Baker.

2013 Mount Rainier ascent -- SOLD OUT!

Mount Rainier National Park

Jul 14 -- Jul 17

Mount Rainier is undeniable. At almost 14,400 feet, it is the third highest peak in the lower 48 states.

The Pickets Traverse

North Cascades National Park

Jul 22 -- Jul 27

This sub-range of the North Cascades is considered the most rugged terrain in the lower 48.

Classic Alpine Adventures in the North Cascades

North Cascades National Park

Jul 22 -- Jul 27

Choose your own adventure. For a week we will climb some of the nicest north faces, ridges and classic alpine routes of the North Cascades.

Mount Baker North Ridge

Mt. Baker North Ridge

Jul 26 -- Jul 28

Standing at 10,781 feet, Mount Baker is the third highest peak in the State of Washington.

Advanced Kid's Rock

North Bend or Vantage, WA

Aug 5 -- Aug 7

We had great success with our Kid's Rock program and many of the kids are ready for more.

Alps Trilogy: Matterhorn, Eiger, Mont Blanc

Switzerland and France

Aug 5 -- Aug 14

The Matterhorn, the Eiger and Mont Blanc. It barely needs any explaining. These three peaks represent the quintessential mountains of the Swiss and French Alps.

Kid's Rock Climbing

North Bend or Vantage, WA

Aug 5 -- Aug 7

Kids aged 8-14 will learn about basic rock climbing skills, climbing etiquette and belaying techniques.

Mountaineering Course in the North Cascades

North Cascades

Aug 7 -- Aug 11

This is the course that will give you a solid introduction to all aspects of classic mountaineering. 

Mount Baker North Ridge

Mt. Baker North Ridge

Aug 9 -- Aug 11

Standing at 10,781 feet, Mount Baker is the third highest peak in the State of Washington.

Matterhorn and Zermatt Valley

Zermatt Valley, Switzerland

Aug 12 -- Aug 16

Just about every mountaineer wants to climb the Matterhorn at some point. We'll do it...and then some.

Mount Baker Mountaineering School and Summit Climb

North Cascades

Aug 14 -- Aug 18

Gain mountaineering skills including glacier travel, crevasse rescue, ice climbing, and a summit attempt of Mount Baker.

Monte Rosa Traverse

Switzerland and Italy

Aug 19 -- Aug 24

Monte Rosa is the second highest peak in the Alps at 15,292 feet. No other traverse in the Alps will let you summit as many 4,000 meter peaks in such a short time.

Summer Haute Route

Aug 26 -- Aug 31

The Summer Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt is arguably one of the most scenic and famous multi-day hikes in all of the Alps.

North Cascades Ridge Traverses

North Cascades

Sep 2 -- Sep 7

This week is designed for the seasoned mountaineer who is interested in climbing several North Cascade classic peaks back to back.

Alpine Ice Course on Mount Baker

Mount Baker, WA

Sep 5 -- Sep 8

This course covers steep ice climbing, anchor systems, rope handling in alpine and glaciated terrain, multi pitch scenarios, gear selection, route and site selection and much more.

Chair Peak via West Ridge

Alpental Valley

Sep 7 -- Sep 7

Pioneered by Pro Guiding owner Martin Volken, and only 1 hour from Seattle, this route provides a great test piece for much more remote and classic mountains, like the North Cascades or even the Alps.

The Tooth South Face

Alpental Valley

Sep 7 -- Sep 7

The South Face of the Tooth is the most easily accessed, moderate multi-pitch alpine rock route in Western Washington.

Mountaineering Course in the North Cascades

North Cascades

Sep 11 -- Sep 15

This is the course that will give you a solid introduction to all aspects of classic mountaineering. 

Chair Peak via West Ridge

Alpental Valley

Sep 14 -- Sep 14

Pioneered by Pro Guiding owner Martin Volken, and only 1 hour from Seattle, this route provides a great test piece for much more remote and classic mountains, like the North Cascades or even the Alps.

The Tooth South Face

Alpental Valley

Sep 14 -- Sep 14

The South Face of the Tooth is the most easily accessed, moderate multi-pitch alpine rock route in Western Washington.

Mount Baker North Ridge

Mt. Baker North Ridge

Sep 20 -- Sep 22

Standing at 10,781 feet, Mount Baker is the third highest peak in the State of Washington.

The Tooth South Face

Alpental Valley

Sep 21 -- Sep 21

The South Face of the Tooth is the most easily accessed, moderate multi-pitch alpine rock route in Western Washington.

Chair Peak via West Ridge

Alpental Valley

Sep 28 -- Sep 28

Pioneered by Pro Guiding owner Martin Volken, and only 1 hour from Seattle, this route provides a great test piece for much more remote and classic mountains, like the North Cascades or even the Alps.

Fjords of Norway

Northern Norway

Mar 23 -- Mar 28

WE'VE GOT THE BOAT RESERVED AND A GROUP FORMING! DON'T WAIT TOO LONG!

Haute Route ski tour 2014

Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland

Apr 7 -- Apr 12

The Haute Route is most likely the single most famous ski traverse in the Alps.