Mountaineering Adventures and Courses

This course is designed for climbers to learn fundamental mountaineering skills. Learn the basics of what it takes to climb a mountain.

This course is designed for climbers to learn the intermediate skills of mountaineering including glacier travel, ice axe and crampon use, and self-arrest.

Put some experience under your belt and advance your mountaineering skill set. This course will teach you new skills with a focus on leading in the mountains.

Learn the fundamentals of crevasse rescue in a controlled environment. This course will teach you technical systems to extract someone from a crevasse while mountaineering.

One important responsibility of traveling on a rope team is to be prepared for rescue on glaciated terrain. This 2-day course will take you to the next level with the technical skills.

This is our ultimate climbing course. Push yourself physically and mentally while further developing your mountaineering and alpine climbing skills.

Conquer your inner desires while pushing your physical limits. Put your goals into action while embarking on a quest of the mind and body.

Ever wanted to summit Mount Hood but feel like you don’t have the skills to do so? Spend a day with us on the mountain developing your mountaineering skills.

Washington’s highest peak truly lives up to its definition as one of the pinnacles of mountaineering glory. Standing 14,411 feet high, Rainier is the second-highest mountain in the lower 48.

Go up and over Mt. Hood with all your equipment. This course is designed to develop your intermediate climbing skills. a 3 day course with glacier travel.

Experience more exposure and complexity on routes like the Cathedral Ridge or the North Face on this Mt. Hood guided climb. Develop your craft, leadership, and mountaineering confidence.

This 12-day expedition leads you to climb the three highest peaks mountains in Mexico while experiencing rich cultural history, food, and communities.

Dreaming of climbing Africa’s tallest mountain? Join Kaf Adventures and experience 17 days of Africa’s rich diversity & fascinating culture.

Baker’s North Ridge is compiled in many guidebooks as a Cascade classic. Climb the immaculate steep snow and ice ridge to the 10,778-foot summit. Or take the 2-day south route, which is a great introduction to glacier mountaineering.

Combine your two favorite activities: climbing mountains and skiing down!

There’s a reason Mount Shuksan is one of the most photographed peaks in North America. Take in unbelievable close-up views of Mount Baker and the North Cascades.

Standing at 7,969 feet tall, Mount Olympus is the tallest peak in Olympic National Park. It’s a diverse climb full of hiking, snow/glacier travel, and rock climbing with a 35-mile round trip.

Two of the classic climbs in the North Cascades.

The North Ridge Route is an adventurous route up a Cascade classic with extensive travel over 3 glaciers and a rocky ridge traverse to the top.

The West Ridge ranks among one of the purest ridges in the Cascades.

The East Ridge offers beginners a stimulating ridge climb that will take you to the summit of Eldorado Peak.

West Arete is advanced and incorporates more diverse skills, traversing glaciated terrain and amazing alpine rock.

Explore one of the five volcanos in Washington state. This remote volcano is an intermediate hike that involves snowfields and glaciers to reach the summit.

Mount Triumph is a lesson in Cascades alpinism. It requires a long approach which involves climbing to a pass, descending to an alpine lake, and back to another col, where camp is made.

Mt. Goode’s Northeast Buttress route is guarded by 15 miles of varied terrain, ranging from cruiser trail, steep slabs, and a temperamental glacier.

Chair Peak, located in Snoqualmie Pass is an easy day climb located not far from Seattle. Check out the summer and winter options that are available.

The Improbable Traverse on Guye Peak follows a series of diagonal ramps ranging from 3rd class to 5th class terrain.

The Tooth is included in Nelson and Potterfield’s Selected Climbs in the Cascades Volume 1 and 2. Regardless of the route you choose, you’ll enjoy this alpine climb.