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Alpine Climbing

Lake with Mt Shuksan in the background during the summer

Mt Shuksan Fisher Chimneys

Complex glacier travel, moderate and exposed rock climbing and often a bit of easy ice climbing later in the season.

Climber on Pumice Ridge, Mt Baker

Mt Baker Summit Climb 3 Day

A three day, two night mountaineering expedition to summit one of the most glaciated peaks in the lower 48.

A climber being guided during an alpine climb of Mount Baker’s North Ridge

Mt Baker North Ridge

Massive relief, expansive glaciers, pitched ice climbing and incredible exposure make this climb simply exhilarating.

Tent on a ridge overlooking Mt Baker during Blackbird Guides True North - Baker & Shuksan Alpinism Week

True North - Mt Baker & Mt Shuksan Alpinism

The True North Alpine Climbing week pairs the best climbing route on Mt Baker with one of Mt Shuksan's classic routes.

Mt Shuksan North Face in early winter

Mt Shuksan North Face

Exciting exposure and panoramic views of Mt Baker set the stage for this adventurous big mountain climb.

Three climbers on Coleman Glacier, Mt Baker

Intermediate Advanced

Mt Baker Summit Climb 2 Day

An overnight mountaineering expedition to summit one of the most glaciated peaks in the lower 48.

Forbidden Peak North Ridge Camp in the North Cascades, Washington

The Torment Forbidden Traverse

Navigate glaciers and knife-edge rock ridges with over a mile of traversing before summiting Forbidden Peak via the West Ridge.

Climbers high on the Emmons Glacier route on Mount Rainier

Intermediate Advanced

Mt Rainier Summit & Skills Expedition 5 Day

5 days of big mountain skills & a summit attempt of 14,411' Mt Rainier.

Coleman Deming Glacier with Mt Baker in the Background

Advanced Expert

Mt Baker Summit Climb 1 Day

A massive undertaking where you’ll climb and descend 7,000 vertical feet without taking breaks longer than 15 minutes.

Hikers on the Boston Glacier Traverse in the North Cascades, Washington

Intermediate Advanced

Forbidden Peak North Ridge

The North Ridge of Forbidden Peak is wild alpine climb in Boston Basin.

Mountaineers hiking to Boston Basin in the North Cascades, Washington with Blackbird Guides

Intermediate Advanced

Forbidden Peak West Ridge

The West Ridge of Forbidden Peak is an outstanding alpine route and one of the 50 Classic Climbs of North America

Mountaineers climbing on a glacier on Mt Rainier in Washington

Crevasse Rescue Course in Washington

Expand your rope skills and develop the advanced ski mountaineering skills needed to push into bigger terrain and rescue a partner.

Crevasses in front of Mt Baker in Washington during a Blackbird Guides 4 day mountaineering skills seminar

Intermediate Advanced

Mt Baker Summit & Skills Seminar 4 Day

Massive relief, expansive glaciers, and moderate to steep slopes make for an excellent training ground and incredible climbing.

Temple Crag Climbing

Intermediate Advanced

Temple Crag Climbing

Climb the famed Celestial Aretes that make up one of our favorite rock-climbing areas in the Eastern Sierra- Temple Crag!

Intro to Alpine Rock Climbing - Crystal Crag

Beginner Intermediate

Intro to Alpine Rock Climbing - Crystal Crag

Crystal Crag is the perfect intro to Alpine Climbing for climbers with sport and trad experience.

Climber in Mount Emerson Gully in California

Intermediate Advanced Expert

Eastern Sierra Climbing Private

Build a custom itinerary for your group in the Range of Light based on your objectives, skills, and preferred trip length!

Sunset on Mt Shasta in California

Intermediate Advanced

Mt Shasta Summit Climb 3 Day

Climb one of California’s biggest mountains while pushing your boundaries and gaining mountaineering skills.

Skier hiking on the summit of Mt Shasta during a Blackbird Guides Summit Climb 2 Day trip

Intermediate Advanced

Mt Shasta Summit Climb 2 Day

Climb one of California’s biggest mountains while pushing your boundaries and gaining mountaineering skills.

Exposure while rock climbing bear creek spire above little lakes valley in the eastern sierra of california

Intermediate Advanced

Bear Creek Spire Climbing

Bear Creek Spire is a gem of the High Sierra, with steep faces of white granite that the Sierra is renowned for

Climbers on the Boston Glacier Traverse in the North Cascades during a Blackbird Guides Mountaineering Basics course

Intro to Mountaineering

Make the leap from hiker to climber with this introduction to mountaineering skills!

Climber climbing with crampons on Mt Shasta during a Summit Climb Single Push trip

Advanced Expert

Mt Shasta Summit Climb 1 Day

Challenge yourself with an alpine start and 12-16 hour day 7,000' single push to the top of Mt Shasta.

Mountaineers climbing with ropes on a glacier in the North Cascades in Washington

Crevasse Rescue Course in Tahoe

Expand your rope skills and develop the advanced ski mountaineering skills needed to push into bigger terrain and rescue a partner.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Truckee, California (North Lake Tahoe)

Beginner Intermediate

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Learn the fundamental first aid skills that every backcountry adventurer should have to be a great partner.

Sunset on Mt Shasta in California

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Private Mt Shasta Summit Climb

Build a custom itinerary for your group based on your objectives, skills, and preferred trip length!

Fisher Chimneys climbing route on Mt Shuksan in Washington

Intermediate Advanced Expert

Private Alpine Skills Course

Build the skills you need to accomplish your mountain objectives, from Mt Baker to Mt Everest, or anything in between.

learning how to climb mount shasta and other mountains using ice axes and crampons

Intro to Mountaineering on Mt Shasta

You’ll learn to climb efficiently, use an ice axe and crampons, and manage the hazards of big mountains like Mount Shasta.

Skier camping at Helen Lake on Mt Shasta in California

Intermediate Advanced

Mt Shasta Summit Climb & Skills Seminar 5 Day

Learn mountaineering skills needed for any big mountain climb, from Denali to Mt Everest, on California's most massive volcano!

Backcountry Navigation 1

Backcountry Navigation 1

If you are an aspiring mountaineer, backcountry skier or just love to recreate outdoors, knowing how to use a map and compass is an essential skill.

Peru Cordillera Blanca Alpine Climbing

Advanced Expert

Peru Cordillera Blanca Alpine Climbing

One of the world’s magnificent mountain ranges, renowned for steep, glaciated peaks with excellent snow, rock and ice climbing