Life has been good on Mount Baker—we’ve established a high camp at 6,500 feet and have started instructing climbing skills. Yesterday was knots, now we’re practicing cramponing, ice axe and rope travel techniques. Lots of sunshine and warm temps make for an easy life!
Ciao!
Devin
The Cascades climbing season continues to move forward, with teams enjoying generally favorable weather and good climbing conditions throughout much of the state. Guides are beginning to observe the seasonal changes that come with warmer temperatures and longer days. The current forecast suggests continued periods of stable weather intermixed with typical spring systems moving through […]
Hello climbers, The past week has brought a mix of classic spring Cascade conditions, with warm temperatures early in the week followed by a return to cooler weather, stronger winds, and periods of precipitation across the range. While snowpack remains below average for this time of year, climbers continue to find good climbing conditions on […]
Greetings Fellow Climbers, The Cascades climbing season is in full swing! This is our favorite time of year as we have climbers exploring all over the Pacific Northwest. In addition to our climbs in Cascades we also have several expeditions already deep in the Alaska range making moves up Denali. Internationally, our Everest expedition led […]
