Which Route is Right For You?
We Offer Three Distinct Summit Climbs to Serve All Levels of Climbers:
(Each Team has a maximum size of 12: 8 climbers + 4 guides)
Program |
Experience Level |
Prerequisites |
Climber-to-Guide Ratio |
Price |
Beginner |
Open to any physically fit enthusiastic novice, beginner or advanced beginner. |
2:1 |
$1,300 |
|
Beginner w/Skills |
2:1 |
$1,600 |
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Intermediate |
Open to those who performed well on the
Emmons Glacier Climb
or have
completed a week-long Mountaineering Course. |
2:1 |
$1,600 |
|
We Offer Two Rainier Training Courses for the Beginner Climber: |
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Beginner |
For the beginner or intermediate climber. |
4:1 2:1 on summit day |
$2,600 |
|
Beginner |
For the beginner or intermediate climber. |
4:1 2:1 on summit day |
$2,100 |
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We Also Offer A Wide Variety of Mountaineering Courses for All Levels of Climber:
Level I Courses & Climbs ~ Beginner
6-Day Mountaineering Our Most Popular Course. Introduction to Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue.
13-Day Mountaineering Our Most Demanding Course. Alpine Mountaineering with Rock & Ice.
Denali Preparation/Winter Mountaineering Prepare to climb Denali.
Backpacking/Wilderness Navigation For Newcomers to Wilderness Backpacking and Climbing.
Rock Climbing for Mountaineers Introduction to Rock Climbing.
Mount Baker Summit Climb 3-Day beginner climb for those with some outdoor experience.
Level II Courses & Climbs ~ Intermediate
8-Day Mountaineering Complex challenges for Level I Graduates.
Ice Climbing Further development in Ice Climbing for Level I Graduates.
Mount Rainier Climb 4-Day Climb for Level I Graduates or equivalent.
Mount Adams Climb 4-Day Climb for Level I Graduates or equivalent.
Mount Shuksan Climb 3-Day Climb for Level I Graduates or equivalent.
Private Courses
Private guides for groups, individualized training and specific peaks can be arranged by calling our office. Private training provides a wonderful opportunity for personalized programs from beginning to advanced levels. Complete Details
Level I Courses ~ Beginner
8-Day Mountaineering Our Most Popular Course. Introduction to Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue in the wilds of the Alaska Range.
12-Day Mountaineering Intensive Introduction to Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue in the Alaska Range.
Level II Courses ~ Intermediate
8-Day Mountaineering Complex challenges for Level I Graduates in the Alaska Range.
Alpine Rock Rock & Ice Instruction for Level I Graduates in Little Switzerland.
Level I Course ~ Beginner
14-Day Mountaineering Designed for climbers who have not been active for some time, or for fit and motivated beginners.
Level II Course ~ Intermediate
14-Day Intermediate Course Complex challenges for Level I Graduates.
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