5-day Mountaineering Skills Course in the Cascade Range (USA)
Join a certified mountain guide for this exhilarating 5-day mountaineering skills course in Washington state's Cascade Range.
Group
Cascade Range
5 Days
Jun, Jul, Aug
Fit
Beginner
Highlights
- Learn everything you need to know about mountaineering in a scenic environment.
- Learn various safety and rescue techniques.
- Summit either Mount Baker or Mount Shuksan at the end of our trip.
Description
Join me for this fun and informing 5-day mountaineering skills course as we trek through the Cascade Range and summit either Mount Baker or Mount Shuksan.
Our trip begins with three-and-a-hald full days of instruction in the backcountry. Once we have met up and arrived at the trailhead, we will hike to our campsite and set everything up.
Over the course of these three days we will go over all the necessary skills for you to successfully mountaineer on your own, including walking with and without crampons, self-arrest and team-rope arrest techniques, using an ice axe, stacking, flaking and how to use all your gear.
On the fourth day, we will practice self-rescue and team-rescue techniques that are crucially important for when you are mountaineering without a guide. Since we have a long day the following day, we will be sure to get to bed nice and early.
This day is the highlight of the trip. We will wake up at around 1 am and head for the summit. Once we are up at the top of either Mount Baker or Mount Shuksan, we will enjoy the sunrise before heading back to camp.
After a brief rest, we will learn and practice crevasse rescue techniques before packing up camp and heading back to the trailhead. While we are en route back to Seattle, we will enjoy a well-deserved celebratory meal at a local restaurant.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this exhilarating and informative 5-day mountaineering skills course through the scenic Cascade Range!
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
Please note that price does not include transportation or guide gratuity.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
We will meet up at a local park and ride then drive to the trailhead and hike to our first camp, where we begin going over necessary skills and techniques.
Day 2 to 4: Learning and practicing
We will spend the course of these days learning and practicing all the necessary mountaineering and safety techniques to successfully complete our trip.
Day 5: Summiting and to Seattle
We will wake up at 1 am and begin our ascent to the summit of either Mount Baker or Mount Shuksan. After returning we will go over a few more safety techniques then return to Seattle.
Details
Accommodation We will spend the duration of our trip camping in tents. |
Meeting point We will meet at a convenient park and ride in the Seattle area. |
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About the guide
At Miyar Adventures, we know that every trip is as much about discovering yourself as it is about discovering the world. Miyar was founded because of our passion for climbing - a passion we will strive to share with you whether you join us for a trip close to home or in a remote corner of the Himalayas.
We strive to be your trusted companion as you chase your life-long dreams. We believe it is our duty to ensure that you are safe and that you have fun every time you climb with us.
We want to make climbing accessible to all adventure-seekers, regardless of their age and climbing background. And when we go climbing with seasoned climbers, we make sure they have enough of a challenge.
Miyar's guides have relevant training through the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) for the terrain in which they guide. This includes training in rock climbing, ice climbing, glacier travel, and snow sports, as well as avalanche training and Wilderness First Responder or higher level medical certification.
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