Alpine rock climbing in the Washington Cascades in the Pacific Northwest

Join a certified mountain guide for a fun, informative and scenic 1+ day alpine rock climbing experience in the incredible Washington Cascades. Take advantage of knowledgeable and local guides as well some of the best alpine rock climbing in the Pacific Northwest.

Private

Cascade Range

+1 Day

Jun - Sep

High

All levels

Highlights

Enjoy stunning views out over the Cascade Mountains.
Discover some of the best alpine rock climbing in the Pacific Northwest.
Take advantage of a personalized itinerary.

Description

While the Cascade Mountains in the Pacific Northwest are mostly known for ascents of snow-capped peaks, the region is also an excellent spot for alpine rock climbing.

In Washington State, there are plentiful and diverse alpine offerings, ranging from immense rock walls to complex faces composed of solid granite.

While some routes may require traversing glaciers in order to enjoy incredible climbing, many other routes simply require scaling solid rock walls or getting atop rugged ridges.

Depending on your skill level and what you’d like to accomplish, we will tailor the perfect itinerary just for you. Below is a list of some examples of routes for climbers of all different levels here in the Pacific Northwest.

Beginner & Advanced Beginner

South Arete of South Early Winter Spire (II/5.4) – 1 day
South Ridge of Ingall’s Peak (II/5.4) – 1 or 2 days
Beckey Route of Liberty Bell (II/5.6) – 1 day
West Ridge of Mount Stuart (III/5.4-5.6) – 2 days
North Face of Vesper Peak (II/5.4) – 2 days

Intermediate & Advanced Intermediate

North Ridge of Mount Stuart (III/5.5) – 2-3 days with a minimal glacier approach
Northeast Ridge of Mount Triumph (III/5.6) – 3 days with a glacier approach
West Ridge of Forbidden Peak (III/5.6) – 2 or 3 days with a glacier approach
North Face of Burgundy Spire (III/5.8) – 1 or 2 days
Southwest Buttress of South Early Winter Spire (II/5.8) – 1 day
Serpentine Arete of Dragontail Peak (IV/5.8) – 2 days
East Face of Lexington Tower (IV/5.9+) – 1 day
Northwest Corner of North Early Winter Spire (III/5.9) – 1 day
East Ridge of Forbidden Peak (III/5.8) – 2 or 3 days
Backbone Ride of Dragontail Peak (IV/5.9) – 2 days

Advanced

West Face of North Early Winter Spire (III/5.11) – 1 day
Complete North Ridge of Mount Stuart (IV/5.9) – 2 or 3 days
Northwest Face of Forbidden Peak (IV/5.8) – 2 or 3 days with a glacier approach
Liberty Crack of Liberty Bell (V/5.10) – 2 days
Juno Tower (IV/5.10c) – 2 days
East Buttress of South Early Winter Spire (IV/5.10+) – 1 day

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this incredible 1+ day alpine rock climbing experience in the Washington Cascades of the Pacific Northwest!

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About the guide

Mountain

Mountain Guide

For over 35 years, Mountain Madness has been bringing profound outdoor experiences to trekkers and mountaineers across the globe. We have built a strong foundation of skills and expertise, fueling our passion to impart our wisdom onto other like-minded explorers. Cultivating an enthusiasm for the
outdoors while helping you enjoy the journey and achieve your goals is a dream come true.

Our mission is to provide the best experience possible and to instill a passion for adventure. We value cultural exchange, take pride in facing physical and mental challenges head on, and strive to development wilderness skills that encourage self-discovery without compromising our environment.

Climbing, trekking, and skiing worldwide allows Mountain Madness to guide internationally. Our success and determination have given us worldwide acclaim and reignited our hunger – from Rainier and Baker to Kilimanjaro and Everest, no adventure is too big or too small.

Our guides have extensive training and are AMGA and/or IFMGA-certified guides. We enjoy assisting in all aspects of your trip, from the first conversation to the last goodbye. The collection of activities are endless, with alpinists, trekkers, explorers, mountaineers, and ski tourers on our team. To assist first time explorers and grizzled veterans in finding hidden, everyday wonder is our pleasure.

Languages

English

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What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

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