North Cascades

The North Cascades of Washington, known as the American Alps, offer a wide range of climbs for beginners and experts alike. The North Cascades contain long alpine rock climbs, complex glaciated peaks, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking alpine basins with numerous classic routes right outside your tent door: they truly have it all.

RMI offers beginning, intermediate, and custom climbs in the North Cascades. These climbs are the perfect way to gain skills and confidence in alpine terrain while getting to the top of some classic North Cascade peaks. Many climbers use these climbs to train for technically challenging ascents like Mt. Rainier's Liberty Ridge or the West Rib of Denali.

North Cascades

Mt. Shuksan - Sulphide Glacier

A classic climb of a Northwest icon, and the ideal entry level climb for those new to the sport of alpine mountaineering or seeking an approachable yet legendary climb.

Price

$ 1860

Duration

4 days

Difficulty

Level 2

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Forbidden Peak - West Ridge

Renowned for its exciting and classic alpine terrain, the West Ridge of Forbidden is a climb that has rightfully earned its place as one of the "Fifty Classic Climbs in North America."

Price

$ 1860

Duration

4 days

Difficulty

Level 4

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Mt. Shuksan - Fisher Chimneys

A longer and more challenging route makes this is a rewarding and enjoyable climb with moderate rock and glacier climbing ideal for those familiar with basic climbing techniques.

Price

$ 1245

Duration

3 days

Difficulty

Level 3

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Expedition Skills Seminar - Shuksan

Establish a solid foundation of mountaineering skills and prepare for bigger peaks on the Mt. Shuksan's Sulphide Glacier.

Price

$ 2790

Duration

6 days

Difficulty

Level 2

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Mt. Baker - North Ridge

The North Ridge of Mt. Baker features an approach through dense old growth forests, superb mountaineering and alpine ice climbing, and stunning views of the Salish Sea.

Price

$ 1245

Duration

3 days

Difficulty

Level 4

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Mt. Baker Summit & Ski Descent

Over 5,000' of skiable terrain from the summit and a season that lasts well in to summer makes Mt. Baker one of the most enjoyable ski mountaineering peaks in the Pacific Northwest.

Price

$ 1140

Duration

3 days

Difficulty

Level 2

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Mt. Baker - Easton Glacier

Nestled in the North Cascades of Washington, Mt. Baker's Easton Glacier offers a fun and moderate line of ascent to the summit of this classic northwest volcano.

Price

$ 1140

Duration

3 days

Difficulty

Level 2

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Glacier Peak Climb

Glacier Peak is a moderate glaciated climb on Washington State's most remote volcano.

Price

$ 1520

Duration

5 days

Difficulty

Level 3

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Mt. Baker Leave No Trace Master Educator Course and Climb

This unique program couples a Leave No Trace Master Educator course with mountaineering skills instruction and an ascent of a classic North Cascade peak, Mt. Baker. This is an LNT Master Educator certification course. Successful graduates of the course are able to teach and certify students on Leave No Trace Trainer courses and Awareness Workshops.

Price

$ 1320

Duration

6 days

Difficulty

Level 2

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Expedition Skills Seminar - Baker: Easton

Establish a solid foundation of mountaineering skills and prepare for bigger peaks with RMI's experienced mountain guides on Mt. Baker's Easton Glacier.

Price

$ 2280

Duration

6 days

Difficulty

Level 2

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Mt. Baker Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Course

This course is the perfect introduction to backcountry touring. You will learn the foundational skills and techniques necessary to venture safely beyond ski area boundaries.

Price

$ 495

Duration

2 days

Difficulty

Level 1

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Expedition Skills Seminar - Baker: Coleman-Deming

Establish a solid foundation of mountaineering skills and prepare for bigger peaks with RMI's experienced mountain guides on Mt. Baker's Coleman-Deming route.

Price

$ 2280

Duration

6 days

Difficulty

Level 2

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North Cascades Custom Climbs

Plan your perfect climbing adventure to one of America's best alpine climbing destinations with RMI! We offer climbs of the North Cascade's more committing and longer alpine routes.

Price

Variable

Duration

3+ days

Difficulty

Level 1-3

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