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Europe has the Haute Route. The Northwest has the Spearhead Traverse. This high alpine ski tour in Garibaldi Provincial Park features everything it takes to become a classic. Easy access, a spectacular setting in the backcountry of Whistler/Blackcomb ski area, heavily glaciated terrain and even a hut (Yes! A stay at the new Kees and Claire hut is part of our trip!) make it a must for anybody who is serious about ski touring.
It seems incredible that a ski traverse of such quality and easy access (we take the lift to the top of the Blackcomb ski area) can still offer so much solitude and a true wilderness experience.
Ski touring and ski mountaineering in the Bernese Oberland is the quintessential Swiss Alps experience. Pro Guiding Service has guided the Konkordia glacier, the Jungfrau and the Finsteraarhorn region for well over 20 years in many variations. We have many local connections there and speak the local language. The area south of the Jungfraujoch is the most glaciated zone in the Alps.
Calling all backcountry skiers and splitboarders-- come join us for our Backcountry Meetups, offered every other Friday from January through April! The emphasis is on the journey and building community while enjoying our time in the outdoors. Come meet like-minded folks, find new partners, and follow our guides through the magic of the Crystal Mountain backcountry, where you will find a collection of backcountry gems that should not be missed. There are couloirs to ski, peaks and slopes with exceptional views, and hidden powder lines to discover. Come and discover it with us. If our scheduled dates don't work for you just give us a call and we can add your preferred date to our calendar!
Please note that these trips are not instructional in nature. You must have at least some experience with your uphill equipment, and be a strong intermediate downhill skier/splitboarder. If you need instruction on the uphill movement, please sign up for a 1-Day Ski Touring Course (offered at Snoqualmie Pass and Crystal Mountain) or our 3-Day Ski Touring Course (also available at Snoqualmie Pass and Crystal Mountain).
Mount Baker is the quintessential ski summit. Huge vertical, spectacular glaciers and moderate skiing. On the Bullet Train, we ski it in one day!
Martin Volken pioneered this multi-day ski tour in 1999 and we still love guiding it. The combination of the high alpine atmosphere, the great skiing and mountain wilderness make this trip a must for every serious backcountry skier. The region hosts every element that is needed to show what advanced ski touring in the Cascades is all about.
Calling all backcountry skiers and splitboarders-- come join us for our Backcountry Meetups, offered every other Friday from January through April! The emphasis is on the journey and building community while enjoying our time in the outdoors. Come meet like-minded folks, find new partners, and follow our guides through our backyard in the Snoqualmie Pass area, where you will find a collection of backcountry gems that should not be missed. There are couloirs to ski, peaks and slopes with exceptional views, and hidden powder lines to discover. Come and discover it with us. If our scheduled dates don't work for you just give us a call and we can add your preferred date to our calendar!
Please note that these trips are not instructional in nature. You must have at least some experience with your uphill equipment, and be a strong intermediate downhill skier/splitboarder. If you need instruction on the uphill movement, please sign up for a 1-Day Ski Touring Course (offered at Snoqualmie Pass and Crystal Mountain) or our 3-Day Ski Touring Course (also available at Snoqualmie Pass and Crystal Mountain).
The Isolation Traverse takes you through the mountain wilderness north of Eldorado. From the high peaks of the Colonial-Snowfield group to the glacial expanses of the McAllister and Inspiration glaciers, this trip is a true North Cascades adventure. We will cross high cols, summit lonely peaks, and cross big glaciers. It's a natural and compelling route that offers some great skiing and an unforgettable adventure.
It's been named the best view summit in the North Cascades and this may well be true. Some folks claim that one can see over 200 Cascadian summits from the top at just under 9,000 feet. On this 2-day trip there is a touch of ski mountaineering involved to reach the actual summit. Skiing down the Sahale Arm or the Quien Sabe Glacier is moderate and the setting is spectacular.
Mt. Baker offers some of the best ski touring in the state. It's hard to argue with 8,000 feet of vertical! It is a treat to take 3 days to enjoy this amazing mountain.
Mt. Shuksan boasts some of the most impressive icefalls, faces, and towers this side of Alaska. The 2-day White Salmon ski tour provides all the elements that make Mt. Shuksan great: a spectacular setting, long descents, and bona fide ski mountaineering challenges throughout.
This 3-Day course is for the intermediate climber wanting to learn how to place traditional rock gear for lead climbing the right way: from the ground up. We will cover topics including gear placement, anchor building, rappelling, and rock rescue techniques if time permits. Learn how to do it safely from our professional mountain guides. The course runs three consecutive days. Please note that you will only see the START date for the course when you are booking. If the date shows 0 open spots, the course is sold out and you may opt to join the waitlist for that course.
2025 Course Dates:
Our Mt. Baker Ski Mountaineering course is the perfect course for the already experienced backcountry skier who is interested in exploring ski mountaineering in glaciated or more complex alpine terrain. It is also ideally suited as preparation for multi-day ski tours that are not hut supplied. The course locations could be anywhere on Mount Baker (Coleman Glacier on the North side, Easton and Squak Glaciers on the South side or the Park and Mazama Glaciers on the East side). It is important to note that due to weather, snow, and road access conditions, Pro Guiding Service needs to reserve the right to change course locations. Other locations include the North Cascades National Park or the Snoqualmie Pass area.
This course takes place in the heart of North Cascades National Park, where you will spend four days in one of the best settings for a ski mountaineering course in the lower 48 states. You will learn techniques for glacier travel, crevasse rescue, route finding, tour planning, and steep skinning and skiing, all while camping and skiing in incredible terrain.
It is important to note that due to weather, snow and road access conditions, Pro Guiding Service needs to reserve the right to change course locations. Other locations for this course include the glaciers of Mount Baker or the Snoqualmie Pass area.
This 1-day course near Snoqualmie Pass will introduce you to the skills necessary for performing a crevasse rescue. This is a great course if you are new to mountaineering or looking for a refresher on the important systems of crevasse rescue.
Over 4 days we will ski tour through a beautiful old-growth forest up into a vast expanse of subalpine meadows, climb to the summit of this broad stratovolcano in the heart of the North Cascades wilderness, then enjoy a memorable ski descent all the way back to camp.
Offered January through April! For advanced backcountry skiers only! The mountains in Seattle's backyard hold a collection of backcountry skiing gems that should not be missed. There are couloirs to ski, peaks and slopes with views hard to find, and hidden powder lines to discover. If you are an experienced backcountry skiier, come with us and discover the amazing terrain of Snoqualmie Pass. If our scheduled dates don't work for you just give us a call and we can add your preferred date to our calendar!
Mount Baker is the quintessential ski summit. Huge vertical, spectacular glaciers and moderate skiing. On the Bullet Train, we ski it in one day!
Martin Volken pioneered this multi-day ski tour in 1999 and we still love guiding it. The combination of the high alpine atmosphere, the great skiing and mountain wilderness make this trip a must for every serious backcountry skier. The region hosts every element that is needed to show what advanced ski touring in the Cascades is all about.
Do you simply want to summit this beautiful peak on skis over a quick weekend? Are you fit and ready? Come join us!
A ski traverse through the famed Pickets subrange of the North Cascades National Park. This trip is the experience of a lifetime.
Mt. Baker offers some of the best ski touring in the state. It's hard to argue with 8,000 feet of vertical! It is a treat to take 3 days to enjoy this amazing mountain.
Martin Volken pioneered this multi-day ski tour in 1999 and we still love guiding it. The combination of the high alpine atmosphere, the great skiing and mountain wilderness make this trip a must for every serious backcountry skier. The region hosts every element that is needed to show what advanced ski touring in the Cascades is all about. This tour is the same route as the regular Forbidden Tour but we do it in 3 days instead of 4.
Mt. Shuksan boasts some of the most impressive icefalls, faces, and towers this side of Alaska. The 2-day White Salmon ski tour provides all the elements that make Mt. Shuksan great: a spectacular setting, long descents, and bona fide ski mountaineering challenges throughout.
Learn the thrill of rock climbing with an emphasis on safety and skills. This 2-day course will allow you to enjoy the sport with confidence. The climbing areas around North Bend are the perfect classroom, and are located just 30 miles from Seattle.
2025 Course Dates:
This 3-Day course is for the intermediate climber wanting to learn how to place traditional rock gear for lead climbing the right way: from the ground up. We will cover topics including gear placement, anchor building, rappelling, and rock rescue techniques if time permits. Learn how to do it safely from our professional mountain guides. The course runs three consecutive days. Please note that you will only see the START date for the course when you are booking. If the date shows 0 open spots, the course is sold out and you may opt to join the waitlist for that course.
2025 Course Dates:
Infinite Bliss is a 23-pitch bolted rock climbing route in a beautiful setting ranging in difficulty from 5.6 to 5.10. While it is bolted, the impressive length of this climb makes it a serious endeavor and a fun adventure. It is located up the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River outside of North Bend, WA. This climb is offered every day of the climbing season.
Chair Peak in the Alpental Valley near Snoqualmie Pass offers several routes of varying difficulty in an alpine setting barely one hour from Seattle. Chair Peak is a great day trip for anyone looking for a quick alpine outing or a solid training peak for bigger objectives.
The Mount Baker North Ridge is one of top 5 classic ice routes in the lower 48 states and one of the 50 classic climbs of North America. Standing at 10,781 feet, Mount Baker is the third highest peak in the State of Washington. This route is a super classic.
2025 North Ridge Dates:
Our Mt. Baker Ski Mountaineering course is the perfect course for the already experienced backcountry skier who is interested in exploring ski mountaineering in glaciated or more complex alpine terrain. It is also ideally suited as preparation for multi-day ski tours that are not hut supplied. The course locations could be anywhere on Mount Baker (Coleman Glacier on the North side, Easton and Squak Glaciers on the South side or the Park and Mazama Glaciers on the East side). It is important to note that due to weather, snow, and road access conditions, Pro Guiding Service needs to reserve the right to change course locations. Other locations include the North Cascades National Park or the Snoqualmie Pass area.
Our Mt. Baker Ski Mountaineering course is the perfect course for the already experienced backcountry skier who is interested in exploring ski mountaineering in glaciated or more complex alpine terrain. It is also ideally suited as preparation for multi-day ski tours that are not hut supplied. The course locations could be anywhere on Mount Baker (Coleman Glacier on the North side, Easton and Squak Glaciers on the South side or the Park and Mazama Glaciers on the East side). It is important to note that due to weather, snow, and road access conditions, Pro Guiding Service needs to reserve the right to change course locations. Other locations include the North Cascades National Park or the Snoqualmie Pass area.
This course takes place in the heart of North Cascades National Park, where you will spend four days in one of the best settings for a ski mountaineering course in the lower 48 states. You will learn techniques for glacier travel, crevasse rescue, route finding, tour planning, and steep skinning and skiing, all while camping and skiing in incredible terrain.
It is important to note that due to weather, snow and road access conditions, Pro Guiding Service needs to reserve the right to change course locations. Other locations for this course include the glaciers of Mount Baker or the Snoqualmie Pass area.
The objective of this 2-Day intermediate level rock climbing course is to give you the skills and judgment necessary to comfortably lead sport routes at your desired level of difficulty. The course runs two consecutive days. Please note that you will only see the START date for the course when you are booking. If the date shows 0 open spots, the course is sold out and you may opt to join the waitlist for that course.
2025 Course Dates:
This 1-day course near Snoqualmie Pass will introduce you to the skills necessary for performing a crevasse rescue. This is a great course if you are new to mountaineering or looking for a refresher on the important systems of crevasse rescue.
The Goat Wall is a massive rock wall carved by glaciers just outside of Mazama, WA. It is a few miles wide and 1,500 feet tall. On this 2-day trip we will climb 2 of the classic multi-pitch bolted routes on this impressive wall. Prime Rib of Goat, 11 pitches of 5.6 to 5.8 with a few 5.9 moves, and Flyboys, 18 pitches of feel good 5.7 to 5.9. This trip is offered every day during the alpine climbing season. Please note that you will only choose the first day on the calendar, but the trip will be 2 consecutive days.
In this 2-day course you will learn important skills that build upon what you have learned in the gym so you can begin to climb sport routes outside safely and efficiently. You will learn how to read the rock, belay properly from the ground and from the anchor, build safe equalized anchors, clean anchors and rappel, move efficiently, lead safely, and manage the rope, all while outside in the variable vertical world.
2025 Course Dates:
Over 4 days we will ski tour through a beautiful old-growth forest up into a vast expanse of subalpine meadows, climb to the summit of this broad stratovolcano in the heart of the North Cascades wilderness, then enjoy a memorable ski descent all the way back to camp.
Smith Rock is the birthplace of American sport climbing. Come and explore it with us. Enjoy spring temperatures on warm rock in one of the most iconic climbing areas in the USA. There are nearly 2000 routes with incredible variety to choose from. Immerse yourself for a weekend in this great climbing culture while improving your multi pitch climbing skills on some "uber-classic" routes.
2025 Course Dates:
Soaring summits, jaw dropping exposure, classic views! Within a short drive from Seattle there are a multitude of accessible multipitch outings. From ridgeline scrambles, to bolt clipping adventures, join us in unlocking classics from the area.
Learn the thrill of rock climbing with an emphasis on safety and skills. This 2-day course will allow you to enjoy the sport with confidence. The climbing areas around North Bend are the perfect classroom, and are located just 30 miles from Seattle.
2025 Course Dates:
This 3-Day course is for the intermediate climber wanting to learn how to place traditional rock gear for lead climbing the right way: from the ground up. We will cover topics including gear placement, anchor building, rappelling, and rock rescue techniques if time permits. Learn how to do it safely from our professional mountain guides. The course runs three consecutive days. Please note that you will only see the START date for the course when you are booking. If the date shows 0 open spots, the course is sold out and you may opt to join the waitlist for that course.
2025 Course Dates:
Infinite Bliss is a 23-pitch bolted rock climbing route in a beautiful setting ranging in difficulty from 5.6 to 5.10. While it is bolted, the impressive length of this climb makes it a serious endeavor and a fun adventure. It is located up the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River outside of North Bend, WA. This climb is offered every day of the climbing season.
Chair Peak in the Alpental Valley near Snoqualmie Pass offers several routes of varying difficulty in an alpine setting barely one hour from Seattle. Chair Peak is a great day trip for anyone looking for a quick alpine outing or a solid training peak for bigger objectives.
Mount Shuksan's Fisher Chimneys is one of the classic Cascadian alpine routes up what is arguably the most iconic peak in North Cascades National Park. You will do it all: hike through amazing scenery, climb a complicated series of chimneys, camp in an amazing setting, cross several glaciers and climb the spectacular summit pyramid at the top of Mount Shuksan.
2025 Shuksan Climb Dates:
Mount Baker is one of the most beautiful volcanoes on the West Coast. Climbing this strenuous but technically moderate 10780 foot peak can be done as an overnight trip!
2025 Climb Dates:
The Mount Baker North Ridge is one of top 5 classic ice routes in the lower 48 states and one of the 50 classic climbs of North America. Standing at 10,781 feet, Mount Baker is the third highest peak in the State of Washington. This route is a super classic.
2025 North Ridge Dates:
Mount Rainier is extraordinary. At 14,411 feet Mount Rainier is the third highest peak in the lower 48 states and arguably the most massive, high alpine peak. We will climb Mount Rainier via the Emmons Glacier for a more enjoyable experience away from the crowds. We also have the option of climbing the Kautz Glacier if a group is committed to obtaining the permits one to two years ahead of time. These routes are slightly more advanced than the standard Disappointment Cleaver Route.
The objective of this 2-Day intermediate level rock climbing course is to give you the skills and judgment necessary to comfortably lead sport routes at your desired level of difficulty. The course runs two consecutive days. Please note that you will only see the START date for the course when you are booking. If the date shows 0 open spots, the course is sold out and you may opt to join the waitlist for that course.
2025 Course Dates:
Learn essential skills in this 3-day mountaineering course, including glacier travel, crevasse rescue and ice climbing on many glaciers of Mt. Baker. Mt. Baker is arguably the best location to gain intensive glacier travel skills in the lower 48, and we have been guiding there for over a decade.
2025 Course Dates
In this course you will be introduced to all aspects of classic mountaineering in the arguably most diverse venue in the lower 48 states - the North Cascades National Park. The immediate access to moderately crevassed glaciers, steep climbing on great rock and exposed ridge travel make the North Cascades National Park the ideal setting for a mountaineering course. Most often these courses take place in the Boston Basin, but locations may vary, depending on weather and general mountain conditions.
2025 Course Dates:
The Goat Wall is a massive rock wall carved by glaciers just outside of Mazama, WA. It is a few miles wide and 1,500 feet tall. On this 2-day trip we will climb 2 of the classic multi-pitch bolted routes on this impressive wall. Prime Rib of Goat, 11 pitches of 5.6 to 5.8 with a few 5.9 moves, and Flyboys, 18 pitches of feel good 5.7 to 5.9. This trip is offered every day during the alpine climbing season. Please note that you will only choose the first day on the calendar, but the trip will be 2 consecutive days.
In this 2-day course you will learn important skills that build upon what you have learned in the gym so you can begin to climb sport routes outside safely and efficiently. You will learn how to read the rock, belay properly from the ground and from the anchor, build safe equalized anchors, clean anchors and rappel, move efficiently, lead safely, and manage the rope, all while outside in the variable vertical world.
2025 Course Dates:
Learn the thrill of rock climbing with an emphasis on safety and skills with group of like-minded women. This 2-day course will enable you to enjoy the sport with confidence. The climbing areas of North Bend provide the perfect classroom, and are located just 30 miles from Seattle. We hope to provide a female guide for this course, but cannot always guarantee that.
2025 Course Dates:
Mount Baker is one of the most beautiful volcanoes on the West Coast. Climb this technically moderate 10,781' peak with us on a 3 day day trip. We will climb via the Coleman-Deming route or the Easton Glacier. We also offer this trip as a 2-day climb.
2025 Climb Dates:
Smith Rock is the birthplace of American sport climbing. Come and explore it with us. Enjoy spring temperatures on warm rock in one of the most iconic climbing areas in the USA. There are nearly 2000 routes with incredible variety to choose from. Immerse yourself for a weekend in this great climbing culture while improving your multi pitch climbing skills on some "uber-classic" routes.
2025 Course Dates:
Soaring summits, jaw dropping exposure, classic views! Within a short drive from Seattle there are a multitude of accessible multipitch outings. From ridgeline scrambles, to bolt clipping adventures, join us in unlocking classics from the area.
Learn the thrill of rock climbing with an emphasis on safety and skills. This 2-day course will allow you to enjoy the sport with confidence. The climbing areas around North Bend are the perfect classroom, and are located just 30 miles from Seattle.
2025 Course Dates:
This 3-Day course is for the intermediate climber wanting to learn how to place traditional rock gear for lead climbing the right way: from the ground up. We will cover topics including gear placement, anchor building, rappelling, and rock rescue techniques if time permits. Learn how to do it safely from our professional mountain guides. The course runs three consecutive days. Please note that you will only see the START date for the course when you are booking. If the date shows 0 open spots, the course is sold out and you may opt to join the waitlist for that course.
2025 Course Dates:
At this 3-day camp, kids aged 8-14 will learn about basic rock climbing skills, knot tying, climbing etiquette, and belaying techniques.
2025 Camp Dates:
July 15-17 (Tue-Th)
July 29-July 31 (Tue-Th)
Infinite Bliss is a 23-pitch bolted rock climbing route in a beautiful setting ranging in difficulty from 5.6 to 5.10. While it is bolted, the impressive length of this climb makes it a serious endeavor and a fun adventure. It is located up the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River outside of North Bend, WA. This climb is offered every day of the climbing season.
Chair Peak in the Alpental Valley near Snoqualmie Pass offers several routes of varying difficulty in an alpine setting barely one hour from Seattle. Chair Peak is a great day trip for anyone looking for a quick alpine outing or a solid training peak for bigger objectives.
Mount Shuksan's Fisher Chimneys is one of the classic Cascadian alpine routes up what is arguably the most iconic peak in North Cascades National Park. You will do it all: hike through amazing scenery, climb a complicated series of chimneys, camp in an amazing setting, cross several glaciers and climb the spectacular summit pyramid at the top of Mount Shuksan.
2025 Shuksan Climb Dates:
Mount Baker is one of the most beautiful volcanoes on the West Coast. Climbing this strenuous but technically moderate 10780 foot peak can be done as an overnight trip!
2025 Climb Dates:
The Mount Baker North Ridge is one of top 5 classic ice routes in the lower 48 states and one of the 50 classic climbs of North America. Standing at 10,781 feet, Mount Baker is the third highest peak in the State of Washington. This route is a super classic.
2025 North Ridge Dates:
Climbing Forbidden Peak via any route is a quintessentially North Cascadian experience. All the classic ridge routes - the famous West Ridge, the East Ridge, or the lonely North Ridge - are well worth the effort and provide an unforgettable experience in a stunning setting.
2025 Forbidden Climb Dates:
The objective of this 2-Day intermediate level rock climbing course is to give you the skills and judgment necessary to comfortably lead sport routes at your desired level of difficulty. The course runs two consecutive days. Please note that you will only see the START date for the course when you are booking. If the date shows 0 open spots, the course is sold out and you may opt to join the waitlist for that course.
2025 Course Dates:
Squamish rock climbing is famous for a good reason. The walls of Stawamus Chief Mountain boast some of the best granite climbing in Canada, featuring anything from confidence inspiring single pitch sport routes to enormous multi-pitch crack routes. Our 3-day rock climbing course in Squamish is an intermediate course designed to introduce you to the craft of multi-pitch climbing using traditional gear.
2025 Course Dates:
Learn essential skills in this 3-day mountaineering course, including glacier travel, crevasse rescue and ice climbing on many glaciers of Mt. Baker. Mt. Baker is arguably the best location to gain intensive glacier travel skills in the lower 48, and we have been guiding there for over a decade.
2025 Course Dates
In this course you will be introduced to all aspects of classic mountaineering in the arguably most diverse venue in the lower 48 states - the North Cascades National Park. The immediate access to moderately crevassed glaciers, steep climbing on great rock and exposed ridge travel make the North Cascades National Park the ideal setting for a mountaineering course. Most often these courses take place in the Boston Basin, but locations may vary, depending on weather and general mountain conditions.
2025 Course Dates:
Climbing Mount Shuksan via the Sulphide Glacier is a special experience. The approach consists of a hike through old growth forest and a short ascent up a snowfield to the spectacular camp on the Sulphide Glacier. The summit days consists of a mellow glacier climb to the 800 foot summit pyramid. Here the nature of the climb changes radically and becomes a steep snow climb in early season or an easy, but engaging rock scramble in 4th and easy 5th class terrain in the later season. Either way you will be belayed by our experienced guides on the way up with some rappelling on the way down. A spectacular way to experience the rugged cascades on one of the most photographed mountains in North America.
2025 Shuksan Climb Dates
The Goat Wall is a massive rock wall carved by glaciers just outside of Mazama, WA. It is a few miles wide and 1,500 feet tall. On this 2-day trip we will climb 2 of the classic multi-pitch bolted routes on this impressive wall. Prime Rib of Goat, 11 pitches of 5.6 to 5.8 with a few 5.9 moves, and Flyboys, 18 pitches of feel good 5.7 to 5.9. This trip is offered every day during the alpine climbing season. Please note that you will only choose the first day on the calendar, but the trip will be 2 consecutive days.
In this 2-day course you will learn important skills that build upon what you have learned in the gym so you can begin to climb sport routes outside safely and efficiently. You will learn how to read the rock, belay properly from the ground and from the anchor, build safe equalized anchors, clean anchors and rappel, move efficiently, lead safely, and manage the rope, all while outside in the variable vertical world.
2025 Course Dates:
Learn the thrill of rock climbing with an emphasis on safety and skills with group of like-minded women. This 2-day course will enable you to enjoy the sport with confidence. The climbing areas of North Bend provide the perfect classroom, and are located just 30 miles from Seattle. We hope to provide a female guide for this course, but cannot always guarantee that.
2025 Course Dates:
Mount Baker is one of the most beautiful volcanoes on the West Coast. Climb this technically moderate 10,781' peak with us on a 3 day day trip. We will climb via the Coleman-Deming route or the Easton Glacier. We also offer this trip as a 2-day climb.
2025 Climb Dates:
The most remote of Washington's 5 major volcanoes, Glacier Peak provides a long walk through an old-growth rain forest, vast expanses of subalpine meadows, easy to moderate glacier travel, and a 10,541 foot summit deep in the heart of the North Cascades.
2025 Glacier Peak Climb Dates:
Soaring summits, jaw dropping exposure, classic views! Within a short drive from Seattle there are a multitude of accessible multipitch outings. From ridgeline scrambles, to bolt clipping adventures, join us in unlocking classics from the area.
At this 4-day camp, kids aged 8-14 will learn about basic rock climbing skills, knot tying, climbing etiquette, and belaying techniques.
2025 Camp Dates:
At this 3-day camp, teens 14-17 will learn about basic rock climbing skills, knot tying, climbing etiquette, and belaying techniques. Depending on group size, and skill level, participants may have a chance to learn how to lead climb.
2025 Teen Climbing Dates:
Learn the thrill of rock climbing with an emphasis on safety and skills. This 2-day course will allow you to enjoy the sport with confidence. The climbing areas around North Bend are the perfect classroom, and are located just 30 miles from Seattle.
2025 Course Dates:
This 3-Day course is for the intermediate climber wanting to learn how to place traditional rock gear for lead climbing the right way: from the ground up. We will cover topics including gear placement, anchor building, rappelling, and rock rescue techniques if time permits. Learn how to do it safely from our professional mountain guides. The course runs three consecutive days. Please note that you will only see the START date for the course when you are booking. If the date shows 0 open spots, the course is sold out and you may opt to join the waitlist for that course.
2025 Course Dates:
Infinite Bliss is a 23-pitch bolted rock climbing route in a beautiful setting ranging in difficulty from 5.6 to 5.10. While it is bolted, the impressive length of this climb makes it a serious endeavor and a fun adventure. It is located up the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River outside of North Bend, WA. This climb is offered every day of the climbing season.
Chair Peak in the Alpental Valley near Snoqualmie Pass offers several routes of varying difficulty in an alpine setting barely one hour from Seattle. Chair Peak is a great day trip for anyone looking for a quick alpine outing or a solid training peak for bigger objectives.
Mount Baker is one of the most beautiful volcanoes on the West Coast. Climbing this strenuous but technically moderate 10780 foot peak can be done as an overnight trip!
2025 Climb Dates:
The Mount Baker North Ridge is one of top 5 classic ice routes in the lower 48 states and one of the 50 classic climbs of North America. Standing at 10,781 feet, Mount Baker is the third highest peak in the State of Washington. This route is a super classic.
2025 North Ridge Dates:
Climbing Forbidden Peak via any route is a quintessentially North Cascadian experience. All the classic ridge routes - the famous West Ridge, the East Ridge, or the lonely North Ridge - are well worth the effort and provide an unforgettable experience in a stunning setting.
2025 Forbidden Climb Dates:
The objective of this 2-Day intermediate level rock climbing course is to give you the skills and judgment necessary to comfortably lead sport routes at your desired level of difficulty. The course runs two consecutive days. Please note that you will only see the START date for the course when you are booking. If the date shows 0 open spots, the course is sold out and you may opt to join the waitlist for that course.
2025 Course Dates:
Squamish rock climbing is famous for a good reason. The walls of Stawamus Chief Mountain boast some of the best granite climbing in Canada, featuring anything from confidence inspiring single pitch sport routes to enormous multi-pitch crack routes. Our 3-day rock climbing course in Squamish is an intermediate course designed to introduce you to the craft of multi-pitch climbing using traditional gear.
2025 Course Dates:
Learn essential skills in this 3-day mountaineering course, including glacier travel, crevasse rescue and ice climbing on many glaciers of Mt. Baker. Mt. Baker is arguably the best location to gain intensive glacier travel skills in the lower 48, and we have been guiding there for over a decade.
2025 Course Dates
In this course you will be introduced to all aspects of classic mountaineering in the arguably most diverse venue in the lower 48 states - the North Cascades National Park. The immediate access to moderately crevassed glaciers, steep climbing on great rock and exposed ridge travel make the North Cascades National Park the ideal setting for a mountaineering course. Most often these courses take place in the Boston Basin, but locations may vary, depending on weather and general mountain conditions.
2025 Course Dates:
Climbing Mount Shuksan via the Sulphide Glacier is a special experience. The approach consists of a hike through old growth forest and a short ascent up a snowfield to the spectacular camp on the Sulphide Glacier. The summit days consists of a mellow glacier climb to the 800 foot summit pyramid. Here the nature of the climb changes radically and becomes a steep snow climb in early season or an easy, but engaging rock scramble in 4th and easy 5th class terrain in the later season. Either way you will be belayed by our experienced guides on the way up with some rappelling on the way down. A spectacular way to experience the rugged cascades on one of the most photographed mountains in North America.
2025 Shuksan Climb Dates
Mount Baker is arguably the best location in the lower 48 for a mountaineering course! This course is for women wanting an introductory or refresher course on mountaineering skills including glacier travel and crevasse rescue. You will be learning and climbing with a group of like-minded women! We hope to provide a female guide for this course, but cannot always guarantee that.
2025 Course Date: August 1-3 (call or email for custom dates)
The Goat Wall is a massive rock wall carved by glaciers just outside of Mazama, WA. It is a few miles wide and 1,500 feet tall. On this 2-day trip we will climb 2 of the classic multi-pitch bolted routes on this impressive wall. Prime Rib of Goat, 11 pitches of 5.6 to 5.8 with a few 5.9 moves, and Flyboys, 18 pitches of feel good 5.7 to 5.9. This trip is offered every day during the alpine climbing season. Please note that you will only choose the first day on the calendar, but the trip will be 2 consecutive days.
In this 2-day course you will learn important skills that build upon what you have learned in the gym so you can begin to climb sport routes outside safely and efficiently. You will learn how to read the rock, belay properly from the ground and from the anchor, build safe equalized anchors, clean anchors and rappel, move efficiently, lead safely, and manage the rope, all while outside in the variable vertical world.
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Mount Baker is one of the most beautiful volcanoes on the West Coast. Climb this technically moderate 10,781' peak with us on a 3 day day trip. We will climb via the Coleman-Deming route or the Easton Glacier. We also offer this trip as a 2-day climb.
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The most remote of Washington's 5 major volcanoes, Glacier Peak provides a long walk through an old-growth rain forest, vast expanses of subalpine meadows, easy to moderate glacier travel, and a 10,541 foot summit deep in the heart of the North Cascades.
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Bugaboo Provincial Park in British Columbia is one of North America’s most famous alpine climbing areas. It is on just about every climber's tick list. The "Bugs" are famous for good reason. The approaches are moderate, there is a cool hut, the granite is outstanding, and the routes are world class. Let's go climbing there for a full week and enjoy some of the moderate super classics.
Soaring summits, jaw dropping exposure, classic views! Within a short drive from Seattle there are a multitude of accessible multipitch outings. From ridgeline scrambles, to bolt clipping adventures, join us in unlocking classics from the area.
At this 4-day camp, kids aged 8-14 will learn about basic rock climbing skills, knot tying, climbing etiquette, and belaying techniques.
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Kilimanjaro represents an outstanding opportunity for high altitude trekking, with a summit elevation of 19,341 feet above sea level, yet a non-technical trail to the top. Kilimanjaro represents one of the most unique of the seven summits, as climbers traverse several distinct biomes on the way to the top. Climbers should be in good physical condition, able to hike 4,000 vertical feet in the Cascades in a day without becoming exhausted. High altitude experience is not required.
Summer 2025 dates: August 9 - 20 (August 9-23 with optional safari)
Learn the thrill of rock climbing with an emphasis on safety and skills. This 2-day course will allow you to enjoy the sport with confidence. The climbing areas around North Bend are the perfect classroom, and are located just 30 miles from Seattle.
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This 3-Day course is for the intermediate climber wanting to learn how to place traditional rock gear for lead climbing the right way: from the ground up. We will cover topics including gear placement, anchor building, rappelling, and rock rescue techniques if time permits. Learn how to do it safely from our professional mountain guides. The course runs three consecutive days. Please note that you will only see the START date for the course when you are booking. If the date shows 0 open spots, the course is sold out and you may opt to join the waitlist for that course.
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Infinite Bliss is a 23-pitch bolted rock climbing route in a beautiful setting ranging in difficulty from 5.6 to 5.10. While it is bolted, the impressive length of this climb makes it a serious endeavor and a fun adventure. It is located up the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River outside of North Bend, WA. This climb is offered every day of the climbing season.
Chair Peak in the Alpental Valley near Snoqualmie Pass offers several routes of varying difficulty in an alpine setting barely one hour from Seattle. Chair Peak is a great day trip for anyone looking for a quick alpine outing or a solid training peak for bigger objectives.
The objective of this 2-Day intermediate level rock climbing course is to give you the skills and judgment necessary to comfortably lead sport routes at your desired level of difficulty. The course runs two consecutive days. Please note that you will only see the START date for the course when you are booking. If the date shows 0 open spots, the course is sold out and you may opt to join the waitlist for that course.
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Squamish rock climbing is famous for a good reason. The walls of Stawamus Chief Mountain boast some of the best granite climbing in Canada, featuring anything from confidence inspiring single pitch sport routes to enormous multi-pitch crack routes. Our 3-day rock climbing course in Squamish is an intermediate course designed to introduce you to the craft of multi-pitch climbing using traditional gear.
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The Goat Wall is a massive rock wall carved by glaciers just outside of Mazama, WA. It is a few miles wide and 1,500 feet tall. On this 2-day trip we will climb 2 of the classic multi-pitch bolted routes on this impressive wall. Prime Rib of Goat, 11 pitches of 5.6 to 5.8 with a few 5.9 moves, and Flyboys, 18 pitches of feel good 5.7 to 5.9. This trip is offered every day during the alpine climbing season. Please note that you will only choose the first day on the calendar, but the trip will be 2 consecutive days.
Smith Rock is the birthplace of American sport climbing. Come and explore it with us. Enjoy spring temperatures on warm rock in one of the most iconic climbing areas in the USA. There are nearly 2000 routes with incredible variety to choose from. Immerse yourself for a weekend in this great climbing culture while improving your multi pitch climbing skills on some "uber-classic" routes.
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Soaring summits, jaw dropping exposure, classic views! Within a short drive from Seattle there are a multitude of accessible multipitch outings. From ridgeline scrambles, to bolt clipping adventures, join us in unlocking classics from the area.
Infinite Bliss is a 23-pitch bolted rock climbing route in a beautiful setting ranging in difficulty from 5.6 to 5.10. While it is bolted, the impressive length of this climb makes it a serious endeavor and a fun adventure. It is located up the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River outside of North Bend, WA. This climb is offered every day of the climbing season.
Chair Peak in the Alpental Valley near Snoqualmie Pass offers several routes of varying difficulty in an alpine setting barely one hour from Seattle. Chair Peak is a great day trip for anyone looking for a quick alpine outing or a solid training peak for bigger objectives.
The objective of this 2-Day intermediate level rock climbing course is to give you the skills and judgment necessary to comfortably lead sport routes at your desired level of difficulty. The course runs two consecutive days. Please note that you will only see the START date for the course when you are booking. If the date shows 0 open spots, the course is sold out and you may opt to join the waitlist for that course.
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The Goat Wall is a massive rock wall carved by glaciers just outside of Mazama, WA. It is a few miles wide and 1,500 feet tall. On this 2-day trip we will climb 2 of the classic multi-pitch bolted routes on this impressive wall. Prime Rib of Goat, 11 pitches of 5.6 to 5.8 with a few 5.9 moves, and Flyboys, 18 pitches of feel good 5.7 to 5.9. This trip is offered every day during the alpine climbing season. Please note that you will only choose the first day on the calendar, but the trip will be 2 consecutive days.
Smith Rock is the birthplace of American sport climbing. Come and explore it with us. Enjoy spring temperatures on warm rock in one of the most iconic climbing areas in the USA. There are nearly 2000 routes with incredible variety to choose from. Immerse yourself for a weekend in this great climbing culture while improving your multi pitch climbing skills on some "uber-classic" routes.
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The ski touring trip into the Norwegian fjords around Romsdalen is a world-class experience. The lands along the Norwegian Coast have been inhabited for thousands of years and yet a lot of the primeval character of the landscape remains. The meeting of mountains and ocean is truly remarkable. The coastline may very well be the most complicated one in the world. Thousands of fjords ranging from a few hundred meters to over 100 kilometers make up the coast of Norway. After having been there, we saw just enough to realize that the skiing possibilities are just about endless.
The Haute Route is most likely the single most famous ski traverse in the Alps. Pro Guiding Service has guided this super classic ski tour from Chamonix to Zermatt about 45 times in 5 different variations. We have guided the original route via the Valsorey hut, the "classic route" via Verbier, from Zermatt to Chamonix ending in Courmayeur and other variations in between. Our guides speak French and English. Martin Volken, the founder of Pro Guiding Service and IFMGA guide, grew up in the Zermatt valley and speaks German, French, Italian and English. Because of Martin's background as a Swiss Mountain guide, we have many local connections in the area. Believe us, it makes a difference.
