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 and sunshine are forecasted to return for the final weeks of the season.
Tahoma (Mount Rainier)
Our last team on Rainier wrapped up their climb on September 4th, officially concluding the 2025 season. In the days that followed, our staff removed the ladders from the upper mountain and secured gear for the winter. It’s always a bittersweet milestone, but we’re grateful to close out the year with another safe and successful season on Rainier. Looking ahead, our 2026 Rainier dates are now live on our website, and we encourage climbers to reserve early as these trips consistently fill quickly.
North Cascades & Kulshan (Mount Baker)
Mount Baker continues to offer excellent climbing conditions, with all of our teams reaching the summit over the past week—a 100% team success rate. A few climbs remain this season on Baker, Shuksan, and throughout the North Cascades, and our guides are excited to finish strong with these final expeditions. Stable weather and good route conditions have made this one of our most successful Cascade seasons to date, with some of the highest climber success rates we’ve ever seen. We’re grateful to all of our climbers and guides for making 2025 such a rewarding season in the Pacific Northwest.
We hope to see you in the mountains!
