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Alpine rock climbing in the Washington Cascades in the Pacific Northwest

Alpine rock climbing in the Washington Cascades in the Pacific Northwest | United States

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


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!

If you like the look of this trip then we think you will also enjoy our 1+ day ice climbing experience in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

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Equipment you will need to bring

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About the guide

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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


What people are saying about Explore-Share

Kumari

5.00

I’m extremely happy with the ease with which I could book via your site reliable and experienced guide. Thank you so very much, and I’ve started to recommend your site to my friends. Dimitris is not only an awesome guide, but a wonderful person who was always looking out to give me the best experience I can have when he found out how much I love climbing! He is the Best!

Niklas

5.00

I am very pleased with Explore-Share! This was my first international climb, and the communication and response time were great. Herbie is a very skilled guide and very efficient. The entire booking process & payment was smooth. I will definitely use Explore-Share again. Thank you.

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5.00

I was looking for a local guide for a hike I was planning and came across Explore-Share. They seemed to have good reviews and so decided to give them a try. The experience was very positive and completely happy with their service. I will be using them again for next trip.

Colin

5.00

Easy to set up and find the perfect trip. Informative site that is easy to use. Guides are all great to work with and communicate all arrangements needed. As simple as can be!

Lesley

4.00

Thank you explore-share for a wonderful via feratta experience. We have been wanting to learn for a long time but don't have the facilities in Scotland. The guide Mitja was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, answering all my many questions and providing advice. On the day head to take another group but he quickly arranged another guide Borut, who was brilliant. We had a fantastic morning learning via ferrata at Hvadnik in the gorge. It gave us the confidence to later hire our own equipment and go out in Mojstrana. Altogether a five star + experience. Thank you.

 

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