Why Climb with Us

Why Climb with us on our Weekend Rock Clinics?

  • Alpine Ascents International has been leading mountaineering courses for over 20 years
  • Our guides are world-class climbers, some with multiple first ascents to their name.
  • Gear rental available for all Alpine Ascents climbers
  • Each climber receives t-shirt or logo item

I LOVED the course and will carry the experience I had with me the rest of my life. The quality of the instruction, the location, the routes selected by the guides, the campsite, etc were all beyond any reasonable expectations I had going into the trip. I absolutely feel ready to use the skills I learned and have already started to plan my next trip.

I think this program is incredible! I’m not really sure how it could be better. The guides seemed to fully cater the program to the needs of all four climbers and that’s is truly incredibly. It seems like all climbers gained more than they hoped for. Not sure how to improve something like that!

ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

  • Grams, Gear, and Gastronomy

    Submission by Alpine Ascents Guide Max Lurie Let’s talk mountain cuisine and hydration, but more specifically cups, bowls, spoons, and other accoutrements. Climbers, mountaineers, and alpinists agonize over every gram of equipment, yet that meticulous planning often stops at the cook tent. Much like pasta shapes pair with specific sauces, changing our perception of flavor, […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 6/10/2026

    While the calendar technically says June, the Cascades have recently been reminding climbers that winter is not quite ready to let go. Over the past week, Mount Rainier received nearly two inches of precipitation at Paradise in 36hrs! Much of that precipitation falls as as snow at the higher elevations. Alpine Ascents guides reported significant new […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 6/3/2026

    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 […]

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