Category: Blog

Missed our live session? No worries — we’ve got you covered. Join Alpine Ascents senior guide Hannah McGowan for an insider’s look at our Mexico Volcanoes expedition. In this recording, Hannah breaks down the logistics and itinerary of this high-altitude adventure, from acclimatization climbs on La Malinche and Sierra Negra to standing on top of […]

Enjoy our 2025 Aconcagua webinar hosted by senior guide and Aconcagua expert Rachel Molstad. In this video, Rachel covers pre-trip planning, a detailed overview of the expedition, important gear considerations, and more. You’ll also get to hear thoughtful questions answered during the Q&A session that followed the presentation. Whether you’re deciding which route up the mountain […]

Greetings Fellow Climbers, After a stretch of hot and dry weather across the Cascades, the past week has continued to bring rapid seasonal changes to the glaciers. A few days of rain and cooler temperatures have offered a temporary reprieve, but climbers should be prepared for late-summer conditions across all routes. Looking ahead, high pressure […]

Greetings Fellow Climbers, After a stretch of hot and dry weather across the Cascades, the past week has continued to bring rapid seasonal changes to the glaciers. A few days of rain and cooler temperatures have offered a temporary reprieve, but climbers should be prepared for late-summer conditions across all routes. Looking ahead, high pressure […]

After an extended stretch of hot and dry weather, this week brought a welcome change with significant rainfall across the North Cascades and even a light dusting of snow on Mount Rainier above Camp Muir. The new precipitation has provided a temporary reset for alpine environments and some relief from wildfire concerns throughout the region. […]

Hello climbers, We’ve had a stable week of weather across the North Cascades, with a welcome cooling trend settling in. Forecasts show more of the same on the horizon, with chances of isolated thunderstorms over the Cascade Crest. Overall, conditions remain favorable for climbing and travel in the alpine. We’ve also been fortunate to experience […]

Hello climbers, A recent storm brought much-needed precipitation to the North Cascades, and our guides have reported heavy rainfall on Mount Baker and throughout North Cascades National Park. This welcome weather has refreshed the landscape and helped maintain excellent climbing conditions across the region. Looking back at the season overall, we’ve also been fortunate to […]

Greetings fellow climbers, We’ve reached the halfway point of July and climbing conditions across the Pacific Northwest remain phenomenal. We have had one of the most stable weather pattern summers in many years. The last few days have been very warm with freezing levels on Mt Rainier over 15,000ft and temperatures in the 90’s in […]

Greeting fellow climbers, As we move into the heart of July, climbing conditions across the Cascades remain excellent. From Mount Baker to Rainier and deep into the North Cascades, our teams continue to enjoy outstanding summit success, firm travel surfaces, and clear skies. We’re continuing to celebrate the favorable conditions with more climbs across the […]

Ever felt anxious about pooping on a rope team (or in a bag)? You’re not alone — and this webinar is for you. In this candid and super informative session, we dive into one of the most overlooked (and sometimes awkward) aspects of alpine climbing: backcountry hygiene. Whether you’re gearing up for your first overnight […]