Guides

Guides

Alpine Ascents looks to employ the finest guides in the industry, whether highly skilled instructors, experts in particular mountains or environs and as well as leaders and decision makers in the complex world of mountaineering. Guides for this trip are selected based on these factors as Alpine Ascents looks to provide the environment for our guides to excel and for your climb to be well prepared for success, environmentally sensitive with a keen eye on managing risks.

Guide Staff

Vern Tejas

Vern Tejas
Senior Guide: International, Washington, Alaska

Guides were excellent! and all planned just right. Food and staff were great … the local staff was superior to the others we saw along the trail and from what we heard from parallel travelers, our experience was superior in all ways.

ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

  • Cascades Conditions Report 6/25/2026

    Hello climbers, Summer is in full swing here in the Cascades.  Last week, we saw freezing levels above normal for this time of year, but we are about to shift to much cooler temperatures and slight amounts of precipitation in the coming week. We anticipate the frontal system to begin on Friday and persist until […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 6/18/2026

    Hello climbers, Climbing conditions in the Cascades are shaping up beautifully as we head into the summer season. Recent warm weather has accelerated snow melt, opening access to more routes and improving conditions across many alpine objectives across the region. With the Summer Solstice just around the corner, we’re enjoying the longest days of the […]

  • Rainier Route Update 6/15/2026

    Greetings Climbers, Happy Monday from Alpine Ascents! The past week on Mount Rainier has been a reminder of just how quickly conditions can change in the Cascades. Late last week, a strong storm moved through the region, depositing an estimated 2–3 feet of new snow above 10,000 feet. Guides reported winter-like conditions on the upper […]

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