We run trips through a number of permit holders to help take you where you want to go. Contact us to help us create the perfect trip to your skills, goals, and abilities.

1:1 $650 per person / day

2:1 $375 per person / day

3:1 $250 per person / day

4:1 $200 per person / day

There are a number of alpine objectives completed in a day from Seattle. Please reach out to help us create the perfect trip for your goals, skills, and abilities.

1:1 $650 per person / day

2:1 $375 per person / day

3:1 $250 per person / day

4:1 $200 per person / day

Build or refresh your crevasse rescue skills with our one-day crevasse rescue 101 courses.

1-day cost

1:1 $650 per person / day

2:1 $375 per person / day

3:1 $250 per person / day

4:1 $200 per person / day

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Sharkfin Tower offers some of the best rock and most exposed climbing in North Cascade National Park. Two pitches of elegant 5.6 climbing off the glacier lead to a short traverse where 4 more pitches, including a stunning arete take you to the summit.

3-days (optional to combine with a Sahale Climb)

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425

Only recently established in the Spring of 2023 this modern route has everything it takes to become one of the most classic routes in the Snoqualmie Pass Region. Seven Pitches of consistently fun edging with 5 of those pitches climbed right on the prow of the hanging Arete.

Cost (1-day)

1:1 $650 per per­son

2:1  $375 per person

One of the most scenic summits in the Cascades Sahale offers interesting glacier travel capped by an exciting final summit pyramid with nearly unmatched views of glaciated summits in every direction. This climb can be done as a 2 or 3 day climb. It can also be combined with Sharkfin on a 3-day program.

Costs (3-day)

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

3:1  $1125 per per­son

One of the 50 Classic climbs of North America, Forbidden’s knife-edge ridge offers extremely exposed climbing at a very modest grade. 3-day program.

Cost:

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

Similar to Sharkfin Tower in Boston Basin this route while slightly in stature offers immaculate rock quality and fantastic exposure coupled with some knife-edged ridge climbing and a complicated glaciated approach.

Commonly done in 3-days. Possible to include Eldorado in the same 3 days or do a 4-day trip with additional summits like Dean’s Spire, Austria, etc.

3-day Cost

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

This 1000ft route is an area classic and can easily be combined with other routes on the Eldorado Ice Cap. Minimum 3 days but a summit of Eldorado is possible. Additional days can be added to bag more summits.

3-day Cost

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

They say it is more about the journey than the summit itself, and that couldn’t be truer than when climbing Austria. The route, while only a few pitches (including the infamous chockstone pitch) is s only a few hundred feet long but you need to cross the majority of the Eldorado Icecap just to get to it, which is more the beauty and the fun of it.

3-day minimum; optional to add other summits along the way.

3-day cost

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

3:1  $1125 per per­son

A classic route with excellent ambiance nustled into the western edge of the
Eldorado Ice Cap. 3-day minimum on its own, with additional days needed to add additional summits. Or consider this as one objective as part of our 5-day Marble Cirque Trip.

3-day Cost

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

The Marble Creek Cirque, commonly called the “Marble Cirque” is where many of the largest and most challenging routes lay in the Eldorado Ice Cap Region. 5-day minimum with lots of summits and routes possible.

5-day cost

1:1 $3250

2:1  $2375 per per­son

A huge and remote route in a wild setting this difficult-to-reach objective offers stupendous rock quality and all the qualities that make the North Cascades infamous: tricky, complex, glaciated approach and descent. 4-days is recommended, though additional peaks can be climbed along the way.

4-day Cost

1:1 $2600

2:1  $1900 per per­son

The Eldorado Ice cap takes most people a full day to get to but offers one most scenic campsites in all the North Cascades. The other advantage is once you reach the ice cap there are dozens of peaks and summits to choose from all relatively close to camp.

Offered as a 4 or 5 day trip

4-day 1:1 $2600

5-day 1:1 $3250

4-day 2:1 $1900 per person

5-day $2375 person

A slightly more technical route to the summit of the Eldorado Ice Cap’s cornerstone mountain. For those curious don’t worry you still get to walk down the infamous ice arete. 3-day minimum

3-day cost

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

It is one of the most classic moderates in the park with a stunning camp, interesting glacier travel to access the mountain, and a wickedly exposed final snow area to get to the summit. 3-day minimum

3-day

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

3:1  $1125 per per­son

4:1  $975 per per­son

Morning Star Peaks Mile High Club is one of a number of Seattle Area alpine rock climbs that can easily be done in a day. This 7-pitch route is spectacular and while it isn’t necessarily soft for the grade its straightforward style and short crux mean it’s a great option for people to push their grade. For the stronger folks, the route Beyond Redlining (11p 5.10c) which is on the same formation is also an option.

1-Day

1:1 $650 per per­son

2:1  $375 per per­son

Vesper Peak is another gem of a mountain located along the mountain loop highway with 3 routes ranging between 5-6 pitches and 5.7-5.10a in difficulty. Ragged Edge is the longest but most moderate of these three offering spectacular climbing on solid rock on the exposed “ragged edge’ arete. All of these routes are easily climbed in a day from Seattle and with a little bit of luck and a decent amount of fitness it can be possible to link multiple routes up on this face in a single day.

Cost (1-day)

1:1 $650 per per­son

2:1  $375 per per­son

Unquestionably among the most classic alpine rock climbs in this state. This 4 pitch route is consistently fun with excellent exposure while offering fantastic views to the south of Mt. Rainier. This route is easily done in a day from Seattle and we can leave late or early to accommodate people’s schedules to help squeeze it in during people’s otherwise busy schedules.

I-day

Cost

1:1 $650 per per­son

2:1  $375 per per­son

The Tooth Ferry (7p 5.9) on the West Face of the Tooth is another Seattle Area Alpine Rock climb that is easily completed in a day. This route climbs 7 superb pitches and the nature of the climbing makes it perfect for people looking to challenge themselves at the grade.

Cost (1-day)

1:1 $650 per per­son

2:1  $375 per per­son

Description This route, easily visible from the Alpental parking lot, is located on the East Face of Chair Peak. It has become a modern classic on one of the most iconic peaks in the Snoqualmie Pass region. This is an excellent alpine day trip with most of the route being 5.7 and under with a handful of short but fun cruxes. 

Cost (1-day)

1:1 $650 per per­son

2:1  $375 per per­son

Another spectacular alpine route that is easily accessible in a day from Seattle. This 5-pitch route on the north face of Vesper Peak offers fun climbing and ultra-solid rock with spectacular views.

Cost (1-day)

1:1 $650 per per­son

2:1  $375 per per­son

The Eason Glacier is an excellent introduction to mountaineering, with huge glaciers and crevasses that need to be negotiated relatively moderately. All while offering fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean.

3-day program

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

3:1  $1125 per per­son

4:1  $975 per per­son

The Northeast Buttress of Goode (pronounced Good’E) is one of the longer, more remote, and committing routes in the Cascades and while the 5.6 rating doesn’t seem very hard, the 2700ft ridge coupled with a complex glacier and a complicated approach and descent mean this trip is better suited for more experienced climbers. Optional to take the Lady of the Lake Ferry from Chelan.

4-days

1:1 $2600

2:1  $1900 per per­son

The Southern Pickets offer numerous climbing opportunities with dozens of fantastic summits worth visiting. The problem is they take a FULL day to get in.

To get out of that, we offer a five and 6-day “Pickets Expedition,” where we set up a basecamp and climb for 3-4 days in between our approach and descent days.

5-day

1:1 $3250

2:1  $2375 per per­son

6-day

1:1 $3900

2:1 $2850 per person

The total package alpine route, the approach requires crossing two cols and three complex glaciers. The route requires a bivy on the route. The most technical portion of the ridge requires steep snow and ice (and often a little bit of easy mixed climbing) and the use of two tools followed by another 1000ft of knife edges ridge climbing. An area classic.

Costs (3-day)

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

The most classic high traverse in the North Cascades. Travel more than 50 miles through some of the remote terrain in the state crossing immense glaciers, bagging peaks, and camping at beautiful lakes along the way.

Costs (6-day)

1:1 $3900

2:1 $2850 per person

3:1 $2250 per person

4:1 $1950 per person

An extremely complex ridge offers another less-traveled way to the summit of this classic mountain. For those worried about missing out on the West Ridge, don’t worry. You still get to go down it. 3-days.

Cost (3-days)

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

Another “full” yet moderate alpine route. The Fisher Chimneys involve climbing around 1600ft of mostly 3-4th class rock with occasionally more challenging sections to an exposed camp above the White Salmon Glacier. From there, a few steep ice steps followed by more glacier travel take you to the final 700ft 5.0 rock pyramid. 3-days

Cost 3-days

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

Come visit this easily accessible yet rarely visited area of the Cascades with a dozen or so peaks to choose from which all feature solid, SUPER grippy rock and needle-like summits.

Offered as a 2, 3, or 4 day program

A huge moderate mountaineering route and an excellent way to gain experience or enjoy the experience while climbing Mt. Baker’s massive glaciers and ocean views while ascending the third-highest mountain in the state.

Cost (3-days)

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

3:1  $1125 per per­son

4:1  $975 per per­son

The North Face of Mt. Shuskan is another one of the North Cascade’s premier alpine ice routes. Generally accessible via climbing the fisher chimneys and giving at the top before descending the white salmon glacier to access the route this objective is the complete package with steep two-tool climbing, a combined 2000ft of low 5th class rock climbing, and complex glacier travel.

Cost (3-days)

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

Sloan Peaks dramatic profile has rightly so earned it its nickname, the “Matterhorn” of the Cascades. Despite a somewhat menacing appearance, this climb is one of the more moderate mountains for its size. After crossing a sizeable glacier, most of the climbing is 3rd and 4th class, making it a great option for those newer to mountaineering or simply wanting to enjoy the views from this impressive mountain.

2-day program

1:1 $1300 per per­son

2:1  $950 per per­son

Wish you are ice climbing but it’s the middle of summer. Then come check and try the Cascades’ premier summer-time alpine ice route. The route features over 2000ft of steep snow and ice with a distinct ice step AI 3-4 crux at mid-height with excellent exposure above the Roosevelt glacier.

Cost (3-days)

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

An excellent moderate hidden deep in the North Cascades. This can be done as a BIG 3-day trip or as a 4 or 5-day trip that offers plenty of peak bagging.

Cost (4-day)

1:1 $2600

2:1  $1900 per per­son

Cross the Northern Pickets ideally climbing both Mt. Challenger and Luna Peak while crossing the “Pole of remoteness” (the furthest place you can get from a road in any direction) at bottom of the Luna Cirque. This is an incredible journey with extensive cross-country travel and experience on similar trips is required.

6-7 Days

An excellent introduction to alpine climbing while ascending one of the most photographed mountains in North America. A long moderate glacier leads to an incredible 700ft rock pyramid with views deep into the North Cascades. Can be done as a 2-day or a 3-day

Cost (3-days)

1:1 $1950

2:1  $1425 per per­son

3:1  $1125 per per­son

A steeper route up the North side of Glacier Peak While the approach is a little longer you won’t find a single track on this side of the mountain. Frostbite Ridge features several pitches of steeper ice, a lot of steep snow, and a little bit of rock climbing thrown in to keep you on your toes. While this route can be climbed in 4-days you do need to be able to put in some mileage on the PCT the first day or two otherwise 5 might be a good idea.

4-day

1:1 $2600

2:1  $1900 per per­son

5-day

1:1 $3250

2:1  $2375 per per­son