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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 […]

Hello climbers, We’re excited to report stellar conditions throughout the region as we kick off July. From Mount Baker to Rainier and deep into the North Cascades, our teams have experienced consistent summit success and excellent travel conditions. On Mount Rainier, May brought a 44% summit rate—well above average for that time of year—followed by […]

Hello climbers, Summer is officially in full swing in the Cascades, and conditions have remained stellar throughout the region. We’ve seen consistent summit success across Washington—from Mount Baker to Rainier and beyond—and guides are reporting some of the best early-season conditions in years. In Alaska, we still have one Denali team remaining on the mountain. […]

Hello climbers, We’ve had an incredible stretch of weather in the Cascades over the past 10 days, allowing teams to summit peaks across the region. In the far north, we’re thrilled to report that three of our expeditions have reached the summit of Denali— huge congratulations to all climbers! Two more teams remain on the […]

Summer is in full swing, but it’s never too early to start planning (and getting stoked) for a winter expedition. Mount Vinson—highest peak on the frozen continent and one of the famed Seven Summits—is a remote, high-altitude challenge like no other. With over 15 years of 100% team summit success, Alpine Ascents is proud to […]

The past week has brought a stretch of high pressure across the Pacific Northwest, delivering phenomenal weather and excellent climbing conditions throughout the Cascades. Our teams have taken full advantage of the sunshine, with successful ascents on Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Mount Adams, and numerous peaks in the North Cascades. Warm temperatures are accelerating snowmelt […]

We’re off to a strong start this spring in the Cascades! Our last two trips on the Muir Route of Mount Rainier have reached the summit, with teams reporting very favorable conditions on the upper mountain. Snow coverage remains excellent, with firm travel conditions during the early morning hours. Weather windows have been stable, making […]