North Cascades, Washington

Sample Course Itinerary: Day 0 Meet the day prior to climb and review gear/logistics Day 1 Meet in the morning at the trailhead Hike into area and set up bivy or camp Review glacier travel and other skills if req’d Scout conditions and dinner before bed Day 2 Wake early and start ascent, alpine start […]

Ski/Split Mountaineering Course, 3-Day

Sample Course Itinerary: Day 1 Meet at a coffee shop near the field location to review all gear required for the course. Discuss risk management and ski mountaineering resources. Transfer to field location and work on cramponing and ski cramponing and more.  Overnight in town. Guides will tailor this itinerary to best match the skills […]

Ski/Split Mountaineering Course, 2-Day

Sample Course Itinerary: Day 1 Meet at a coffee shop near the field location to review all gear required for the course. Discuss risk management and ski mountaineering resources. Transfer to field location and work on cramponing and ski cramponing and more. Overnight in town. Day 2 Meet at 7am for ski mountaineering objectives on […]

Crestone Peak & Crestone Needle

Sample Course Itinerary: Day 1 Meet the day of climb and review gear/logistics Drive 2.6 miles on 4×4 road from lower trailhead (8700′) to upper trailhead (9900′). Start approach at upper trailhead (9900′) to high camp (~11,500′ – 12,000′) Set up camp prep for next days summit objective(s) Day 2 Wake early and approach routes […]