| Guides were fantastic. Very knowledgeable and struck a nice balance between authoritative and personable, knowing when the time was right for each. |
Kevin R.
Testimonial for Mount Baker | Koma Kulshan — 3 Day Climb
All staff from administrative, to gear check, transportation, and the guides made me feel addressed and helped at every instance they could. Highly commend the staff for their kindness, accommodation, and expertise. Great job start to finish
Larry P.
Testimonial for Mount Baker | Koma Kulshan — 3 Day Climb
I had an incredible experience on Mount Baker. My guides (Hannah, Koby, and Craig) were all professional, personable, knowledgeable, and just excellent people for the job. They made everyone feel very welcome and made for a really wonderful expedition overall. I’d been thinking about and preparing for this trip for perhaps 6 months. It exceeded my expectations and will stay with me for years to come. Really, a superb experience and I can’t say enough about it.
Matthew G.
Testimonial for 9 Day Rainier Baker Mountaineering Course
I left this trip a stronger, more clear, more calm version of myself and I’m very grateful for it. Also, incredible beauty, great new friends, and skills for the wilderness. I learned much more than I expected to regarding mountain safety, proper gear and management of that gear during blizzard conditions, and all the components of crevasse rescue including knots and communication.
2021 Climber
Testimonial for 9 Day Rainier Baker Mountaineering Course
I entered this course a complete novice with little to no experience, hoping to get an education and introduction to mountaineering and general competency and skills in the backcountry. The course met all my expectations, I learned a ton and I am very happy about that. The skills I learned I feel will be immediately useful.
2019 Climber
Testimonial for 9 Day Rainier Baker Mountaineering Course
This course is exactly what I signed up for. My overall expectations from this course is that I would walk away with a baseline of skills and knowledge necessary to be a contributing member on a rope team. After this course, I feel confident that I can safely and effectively climb on future climbs that will allow be to build upon the foundation I learned with AAI.
2019 Climber
Testimonial for Mount Rainier | Taquoma — 3 Day Muir Climb
I am sure everyone agrees that your guides are the biggest strength. We had a very diverse group – different ages, abilities, gender, culture etc. Having a guide group similarly diverse made a huge difference. All the guides were patient and took time to explain things, get to know the climbers, and connect with the climbers.
2021 Climber
Testimonial for Mount Rainier | Taquoma — 3 Day Muir Climb
Absolutely enjoyed the climb. Amazing guides that were fun to spend time with and extremely prepared and capable, and a fun crew to boot! It was great that each brought their own focus, interests, and flavors of each skill. It was really tremendous. I would highly recommend Alpine Ascents and this trip specifically to others.
2021 Climber
Testimonial for Mount Rainier | Taquoma — 3 Day Muir Climb
Our guides were very knowledgeable and I was impressed with how the trip was organized. I’ve been up Mount Rainier three times with the last two being with another organization. You have them beat. The 2 night itinerary gave us enough time to enjoy the experience. Truly a memory maker. First class all the way.
2021 Climber
Testimonial for Rainier Denali Preparation Course
The quality of the course was amazing. I’ve previously done Baker and Rainier, with also having done intermediate and advanced ice climbing courses, and this was by far the best instruction. Definitely feel prepared for Denali.
2021 Climber
