Category: Blog

Rainer is in Full Swing! This past week has been a gorgeous one here in the PNW with ample sunny skies across the region. Our guides have been calling in great conditions from all around the state, with lots of people climbing and skiing off the tops of the peak in the Cascades.  As a […]

Here we go! We’ve begun the summer season and our teams are already in the field. Our first Mount Rainier climb reached the summit on April 28, and our first mountaineering course on Mount Baker also successfully summited yesterday. It’s a strong start to the season. While there has been considerable discussion around a low […]

Climbed Rainier and Baker and wondering what’s next? In this webinar recording, Alpine Ascents Senior Guide Lyra Pierotti explores three classic “next step” Cascades objectives: Mount Shuksan (Sulphide Glacier), Glacier Peak, and Mount Olympus. From remote rainforest approaches and long wilderness journeys to glaciated travel and alpine scrambling, each climb offers a completely different adventure. […]

In this webinar recording, Alpine Ascents International welcomes registered dietitian Alyssa Leib of Uphill Athlete for a practical, science-backed deep dive into nutrition for mountaineering performance. Alyssa breaks down how to properly fuel for training, long days in the mountains, and demanding expeditions—plus shares actionable strategies you can immediately apply to improve energy, recovery, and […]

What does it really take to feel strong, steady, and capable in the mountains? In this recorded webinar, Alpine Ascents guide Dom DeMatteo breaks down a practical, individualized approach to training for Mount Rainier and other mountaineering objectives—without disappearing down a rabbit hole of exercise physiology. Instead, Dom focuses on the real demands of climbing […]

Are you a female-bodied mountain athlete who feels like the standard training advice just isn’t working for you? Or a coach, partner, or supporter trying to better understand why female athletes often experience the mountains differently than what mainstream sports science suggests? This recorded webinar features IFMGA Mountain Guide and strength & conditioning coach Lyra […]

Breathing is one of the most overlooked—and most powerful—performance tools in the mountains. In this recorded webinar, Anthony Lorubbio, founder and head coach of Recal Training, takes a deep dive into evidence-based breathing techniques designed specifically for high-altitude athletes. Drawing on years of research and real-world experience working with climbers on Denali, Aconcagua, and Kilimanjaro, […]

by Annie Mueller, PhD Clinical Psychologist Signing up for a mountain expedition means stepping into new territory, both mentally and physically. It’s normal to feel a mix of excitement and nerves, whether that’s in training or on the climb itself. Along the way, you might question yourself, your abilities, or what the heck you’re doing […]

Submission by Don Wargowsky When you’re gearing up for a climb, few pieces of equipment matter more – or cause more confusion – than your boots. They’re the connection between you and the mountain, the difference between warm, dry feet and a miserable retreat back to camp. With so many options on the market, figuring […]

by Lynn Lau Spending three days on Kulshan with a group of like-minded BIPOC folks was a true mountaintop experience like no other. It was refreshing and different from any other mountaineering experience I have had. Thanks to Alpine Ascents, this affinity climb will stick with me for a long time. Once we started the […]