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Why Join the Alpine Ascents 13 Day North Cascades Mountaineering Program
- One of the world’s finest and most longstanding Guide Staffs.
- Offers extensive training in both glacier and alpine rock climbing
- Unique 3 location training
- 4:1 or 3:1 climber to guide ratio
- The 13-Day course (along with our 6 day course) has been the foundation of our school for over 20 years
- Excellent value as compared to courses inside a National Park
- Summit Attempt of North Cascades Peaks (generally Mt. Baker or Eldorado) – One of the World's most exciting and stunning Mountain Ranges
- 12 nights on the mountain
- Full days of instruction in the field with highly skilled professional teachers on superb glaciated terrain
- 6 climbers per team maximum size
- Full gear check and gear explanation before climb
- Transportation provided to/from Seattle to course location
- Alpine Ascents International has been leading mountaineering courses for over 20 years
- Each climber gets an evaluation from the guide
- Gear rental available for all Alpine Ascents climbers
- Each climber receives t-shirt or logo item
- Completes prerequisite for many advanced Alpine Ascents climbs