North Cascades Alpine Climbing
Climb glaciated peaks and exposed rock ridges in the North Cascades with Skyward Mountaineering. The North Cascades are part of the massive Cascade Range, extending from British Columbia to northern California. It is defined by a densely vegetated forest floor and rugged rocky terrain protruding above large glaciers below. These exposed rocky arêtes and towers beckon climbers looking for a technical alpine adventure. We specialize in guided alpine climbing in the North Cascades on routes of all difficulty levels and for any level of experience alpinist. Many climbers experience their first on-route bivy during a guided climb of Forbidden Peak or another classic route, opening their eyes to a new style of climbing. Many routes in the North Cascades combine steep snow and glacier travel with alpine rock climbing, the best of both worlds, so your climb is guaranteed to be a full-value alpine experience.
Featured below are some of our most popular Pacific Northwest guided alpine climbing trips on classic routes. However, with so many rugged peaks spread throughout the Cascades Range it’s impossible to list all the incredible climbing opportunities. We offer custom alpine climbing in the North Cascades and surrounding mountains, whether you have a particular objective in mind or want suggestions to customize your itinerary.
Glaciated and technical mountaineering and alpine rock climbing in the Pacific Northwest
Introductory mountaineering routes and advanced alpine climbs for all abilities. No prerequisites needed for beginner climbs
Amount of days will depend on the climbing goal, there are single day objectives though many alpine routes have a 3-day itinerary and some are even longer
North Cascades National Park
Kulshan (Mt. Baker)
Beginner to advanced glaciated mountaineering
Eldorado Ice Cap
Intermediate to advanced alpine rock climbing and glacier travel
Mt. Shuksan
Beginner to advanced glaciated mountaineering and alpine rock climbing
Forbidden Peak
Intermediate to advanced alpine rock climbing and glacier travel
MT. Triumph
Intermediate alpine rock climbing
Vesper Peak
Intermediate to advanced alpine rock climbing
explore the Jagged peaks and glaciers of the Pacific Northwest
Skyward Mountaineering offers guided mountaineering and alpine climbing throughout North Cascades National Park and surrounding Pacific Northwest mountains. Our access to these classic mountaineering and alpine climbing peaks in a remote and rugged setting combined with our decades of experience recreating and guiding in these mountains provide the backbone for all of our climbing trips. Our itineraries are customized based on your personal goals and abilities to maximize your time and success in the mountains.
Skyward Mountaineering is an AMGA Accredited Business, that means we’ve gone through rigorous third party auditing to ensure the highest quality risk management, customer service, ethical business practices, and professionally trained guides.
Our guides are expert climbers and skiers with extensive training and personal experience on challenging ascents and descents around the world.
We are a small guide service offering customized programs based on decades of guiding and instructional experience.
Unparalleled logistics support from start to finish. Our office staff are climbers, skiers and mountain guides so when you call or email us we’ll give you honest and helpful information to increase the success and enjoyment of your trip.