- All levels
- Ages 16+
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.
Quick Details
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 and tallest peak in Washington. This mountain remains the ultimate goal on many climbers’ bucket lists.
This opportunity includes (and requires) a three-day climb of Mount Baker in advance of your Rainier summit, before your four-day summit of Mount Rainier in July. The route climbed is either the Disappointment Cleaver or the Emmons Glacier.
Two Climbs, Fundraising for a Cause, and Skills to Last a Lifetime
This climb is more than just one mountain. You will participate in our glacier mountaineering skills course, which also includes a summit attempt of Mount Baker. Our skilled instructors teach you to become a climber, not just a client. This is the perfect opportunity to help WTA while reaching your goals in mountaineering, and move from backpacking and hiking, so you can touch the top of Washington State! The dates for this training climb are June 9-11 or June 23-25.
Kaf Adventures has partnered with the Washington Trails Association (WTA). In participating in our charity climb, not only will you tackle Washington’s highest peaks, but you’ll also be giving back to the trails that help get you there.
That’s because your tax-deductible fundraising goal ($1500 per climber) will go straight to Washington Trails Association’s mission to preserve, enhance, and promote hiking opportunities in Washington state. You will engage with WTA staff, set up a fundraising page of your own, and contribute to the goals of the WTA mission.
Registration for this climb opens in early February of 2023. To join this climb, you must call in and register by phone when we open registration. Please have your training course dates selected when you call. Dates will be announced on social media and in our newsletter.
This is a four-day course with a mandatory online pre-trip meeting two evenings before the course start date.
Pre-Trip Meeting
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Transportation
All participants will be responsible for getting themselves to the pre-trip meeting. Kaf does not provide transportation for the outing; however, we recognize that transportation can be challenging. Once registered, Kaf will provide information regarding meeting times, locations, and any required parking permits. If interested in carpooling, we will orchestrate a meeting place between participants. (Covid regulations permitting)
Out-of-Town Participants
We recommend that anyone flying into Seattle arrive as early as possible on the day before the trip. We also recommend you do not book a return flight until late (red-eye) on the last day of the trip, or the following morning.
Glacier Mountaineering Skills Course is required and included in the cost of the climb.
You will receive a full packing list following registration, but please feel free to contact us with any gear or equipment specific questions you have. A brief list of what you will need to provide for yourself:
Transportation and times will be coordinated by email when the pre-trip announcement is sent to all registrants.
Consider joining us for any of our other Mountaineering: Guided Climbs, and Ice Climbing: Beginner or Ice Climbing: Intermediate courses.