7/29 10-Day Course: At High Camp on the Kautz!

Our 10-Day Mountaineering Course has already come so far!   From Mount Baker to high camp on the Kautz, the team is literally moving up in the world.  Everyone is doing well.  They are resting and enjoying piping hot drinks.  They are looking forward to climbing tomorrow.  Stay tuned!

Rainier/Cascades BLOG

  • The Cascades Climbing Season comes to a Close

    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 […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 8/26/2025

    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 […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 8/7/2025

    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. […]

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