North Cascades Alpine Climbing - Private
Build a private alpine climbing program that accommodates any type of mountaineering objective, from iconic climbs to skills training. Build a trip with us that accomplishes your goals! Venues include North Cascades National Park, Mt Baker, Mt Shuksan, Forbidden Peak & more throughout the Cascade Range
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Build your own Washington climbing or skills program
- The North Cascades offer unparalleled alpine climbing opportunities due to their rugged terrain and vast network of glaciers, which provide both challenging routes and stunning views.
- Our private programs are for just you and your team, so we move with the speed of your team.
- Venues - We can guide most venues in the North Cascades, so reach out if you've got a venue in mind that you don't see on our list.
- North Cascades National Park
- Mt Baker
- Mt Shuksan
- Forbidden Peak
We'll build a custom itinerary for your group based on your objectives, skills, and preferred length of trip!
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your trip:
- Basic Mountaineering Skills - Including ice axe, crampon, and basic rope skills are encouraged, but not required. Build those skills during the program or attend our Intro to Mountaineering Skills course prior to attending and spend more time climbing
- Strong Fitness - Able to spend a long, active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000’ per hour for durations of 1-1.5 hours between breaks. Participants should be able to hike 8-10 miles, climbing 2,500 - 3,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day. People with strong fitness typically have a strenuous workout 3-4 days a week.
Here's what's included with your trip:
- Experienced AMGA Trained Guide
- Ropes & Gear
- Tent
- Stove & Fuel
- Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools and a first aid kit
- Wag Bags - for human waste disposal in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
- Meals
- Transportation
- Ice Axe, Crampons, Climbing Harness
- Guide Gratuities
North Cascades Alpine Climbing Gear List
- Mountaineering Gear (ice ax, crampon, harness) - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from Blackbird
- Other Mountaineering Gear (sleeping bag, pad, etc.) - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from:
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Price/Person
$1,695.00
Private Programs
Duration: 1-7 Days
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PRIVATE PROGRAMS
- Custom Scheduling: Choose your dates and plan around your availability.
- Tailored Experiences: Itineraries and objectives are adjusted to suit your goals, experience, and fitness.
- Cost-Effective for Most Large Groups: Private programs are typically more cost-effective for groups of 3 or more.
- Flexibility Comes at a Price: For groups of 1-2, private programs are generally more expensive.
- AIARE Courses: AIARE course pricing is based on a group of 6. Running these as a private program with fewer than 6 participants will increase the per-person cost.
SCHEDULED PROGRAMS
- Fixed Dates & Costs: Scheduled programs have set dates, itineraries, objectives, and pricing.
- Great for Solo or Small Groups: Ideal for individuals or small groups looking to share costs with others.
- Affordable for 1-2 People: Scheduled programs are typically less expensive for groups of 1-2.
- Less Flexibility: Dates fill quickly, and group programs require adapting to the skill level and pace of all participants
- Group Atmosphere: Meet others with similar interests and make some new backcountry buddies!
Note: Any scheduled program can also be run as a private program with customized dates and rates.
Both options offer exceptional guiding and experiences. Choose what works best for you!
Full Itinerary
We'll build a custom itinerary for your group based on your objectives, skills, and preferred length of trip!
Build your own Washington climbing or skills program
- The North Cascades offer unparalleled alpine climbing opportunities due to their rugged terrain and vast network of glaciers, which provide both challenging routes and stunning views.
- Our private programs are for just you and your team, so we move with the speed of your team.
- Venues - We can guide most venues in the North Cascades, so reach out if you've got a venue in mind that you don't see on our list.
- North Cascades National Park
- Mt Baker
- Mt Shuksan
- Forbidden Peak
We'll build a custom itinerary for your group based on your objectives, skills, and preferred length of trip!
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your trip:
- Basic Mountaineering Skills - Including ice axe, crampon, and basic rope skills are encouraged, but not required. Build those skills during the program or attend our Intro to Mountaineering Skills course prior to attending and spend more time climbing
- Strong Fitness - Able to spend a long, active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000’ per hour for durations of 1-1.5 hours between breaks. Participants should be able to hike 8-10 miles, climbing 2,500 - 3,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day. People with strong fitness typically have a strenuous workout 3-4 days a week.
Here's what's included with your trip:
- Experienced AMGA Trained Guide
- Ropes & Gear
- Tent
- Stove & Fuel
- Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools and a first aid kit
- Wag Bags - for human waste disposal in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
- Meals
- Transportation
- Ice Axe, Crampons, Climbing Harness
- Guide Gratuities
North Cascades Alpine Climbing Gear List
- Mountaineering Gear (ice ax, crampon, harness) - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from Blackbird
- Other Mountaineering Gear (sleeping bag, pad, etc.) - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from:
North Cascades Alpine Climbing - Private
North Cascades Alpine Climbing - Private
North Cascades Alpine Climbing - Private
North Cascades Alpine Climbing - Private
North Cascades Alpine Climbing - Private
Epic Reviews From Adventurers
1 review
- Rated 5 out of 5 starsExcellent guiding!
Excellent custom guiding program in the North Cascades. Zeb and Aaron are consummate professionals. I would highly recommend for any alpine pursuits and look forward to joining them again. Solid judgment, flexible approach, and endless patience.
Joshua A.
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