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Domestic & International Trips & Courses with Professionally Trained Mountain Guides

Upcoming Trips

June

rock-climbing

Intro to Rock Climbing

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.

$500
rock-climbing

Lead Trad Rock Climbing Course

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. Learn how to do it safely from our professional mountain guides.

$750
rock-climbing

Infinite Bliss Rock Climb

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.

$400
rock-climbing

Chair Peak Climb

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.

$350
alpine-climbing

2-Day Mt. Baker Summit Climb

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!

$650
alpine-climbing

Forbidden Peak Climb

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.

$1,150
rock-climbing

Lead Sport Rock Climbing Course

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.

$500
alpine-climbing

4-Day Mountaineering Course - Mt. Baker

Learn mountaineering skills 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.

$1,100
alpine-climbing

3-Day Mountaineering Course - North Cascades

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 Boston Basin area the ideal setting for a mountaineering course.

$1,050
alpine-climbing

Crevasse Rescue Course

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.

$200
rock-climbing

Goat Wall

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.

$700
rock-climbing

Gym to Crag Rock Climbing Course

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.

$500
rock-climbing

Women's Intro to Rock

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.

$500
alpine-climbing

3-Day Mt. Baker Summit Climb

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.

If our prescheduled dates don't work with your schedule, just give us a call at 425-888-6397 x2 to make a private arrangement.

$900

July

rock-climbing

Intro to Rock Climbing

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.

$500
rock-climbing

Lead Trad Rock Climbing Course

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. Learn how to do it safely from our professional mountain guides.

$750
rock-climbing

Youth Rock Climbing Camp

At this 3-day camp, kids aged 8-14 will learn about basic rock climbing skills, knot tying, climbing etiquette, and belaying techniques.

$400
alpine-climbing

Matterhorn Hornli Ridge and Zermatt day trips

Just about every mountaineer wants to climb the Matterhorn at some point. We'll do it...and then some.

$4,950
rock-climbing

Infinite Bliss Rock Climb

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.

$400
rock-climbing

Chair Peak Climb

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.

$350
alpine-climbing

Mt. Shuksan Fisher Chimneys

Mount Shuksan's Fisher Chimneys is one of the very classic Cascadian alpine routes up the arguably 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.

$1,150
alpine-climbing

2-Day Mt. Baker Summit Climb

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!

$650
alpine-climbing

Mt. Baker North Ridge

The Mt. 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.

$1,150
alpine-climbing

Mount Rainier Climb

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 either the Kautz Glacier or Emmons Glacier for a more enjoyable experience away from the crowds. These routes are slightly more advanced than the standard Disappointment Cleaver Route.

$2,000
rock-climbing

Lead Sport Rock Climbing Course

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.

$500
alpine-climbing

4-Day Mountaineering Course - Mt. Baker

Learn mountaineering skills 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.

$1,100
alpine-climbing

3-Day Mountaineering Course - North Cascades

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 Boston Basin area the ideal setting for a mountaineering course.

$1,050
alpine-climbing

Mt. Shuksan via the Sulphide

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.

$1,050
rock-climbing

Goat Wall

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.

$700
rock-climbing

Gym to Crag Rock Climbing Course

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.

$500
rock-climbing

Women's Intro to Rock

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.

$500
alpine-climbing

3-Day Mt. Baker Summit Climb

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.

If our prescheduled dates don't work with your schedule, just give us a call at 425-888-6397 x2 to make a private arrangement.

$900
alpine-climbing

Glacier Peak Climb

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.

$1,080

August

rock-climbing

Intro to Rock Climbing

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.

$500
rock-climbing

Lead Trad Rock Climbing Course

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. Learn how to do it safely from our professional mountain guides.

$750
rock-climbing

Youth Rock Climbing Camp

At this 3-day camp, kids aged 8-14 will learn about basic rock climbing skills, knot tying, climbing etiquette, and belaying techniques.

$400
rock-climbing

Infinite Bliss Rock Climb

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.

$400
rock-climbing

Chair Peak Climb

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.

$350
alpine-climbing

Mt. Shuksan Fisher Chimneys

Mount Shuksan's Fisher Chimneys is one of the very classic Cascadian alpine routes up the arguably 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.

$1,150
alpine-climbing

2-Day Mt. Baker Summit Climb

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!

$650
alpine-climbing

Mt. Baker North Ridge

The Mt. 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.

$1,150
alpine-climbing

Forbidden Peak Climb

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.

$1,150
rock-climbing

Lead Sport Rock Climbing Course

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.

$500
alpine-climbing

4-Day Mountaineering Course - Mt. Baker

Learn mountaineering skills 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.

$1,100
alpine-climbing

3-Day Mountaineering Course - North Cascades

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 Boston Basin area the ideal setting for a mountaineering course.

$1,050
alpine-climbing

Mt. Shuksan via the Sulphide

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.

$1,050
alpine-climbing

3-day Women's Mountaineering Course - Mt. Baker

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.

$900
rock-climbing

Goat Wall

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.

$700
rock-climbing

Women's Intro to Rock

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.

$500
alpine-climbing

3-Day Mt. Baker Summit Climb

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.

If our prescheduled dates don't work with your schedule, just give us a call at 425-888-6397 x2 to make a private arrangement.

$900
alpine-climbing

Glacier Peak Climb

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.

$1,080

September

rock-climbing

Lead Trad Rock Climbing Course

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. Learn how to do it safely from our professional mountain guides.

$750
rock-climbing

Infinite Bliss Rock Climb

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.

$400
rock-climbing

Chair Peak Climb

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.

$350
alpine-climbing

3-Day Mountaineering Course - North Cascades

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 Boston Basin area the ideal setting for a mountaineering course.

$1,050
alpine-climbing

Mt. Shuksan via the Sulphide

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.

$1,050
rock-climbing

Goat Wall

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.

$700

Smith Rock Climbing Course

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.

$995

October

rock-climbing

Infinite Bliss Rock Climb

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.

$400
rock-climbing

Chair Peak Climb

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.

$350
rock-climbing

Goat Wall

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.

$700

Smith Rock Climbing Course

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.

$995

November

No trips or courses currently available.

December

No trips or courses currently available.

January

No trips or courses currently available.

February

No trips or courses currently available.

March

ski-touring

Ski Touring in the Fjords of Norway

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.

$3,500
ski-touring

Haute Route Ski Tour

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.

$2,995
ski-touring

Ortler Ski Traverse

A fantastic week of ski touring in the high Italian Alps. We keep returning to the Valfurva Region because of the great combination of ski touring terrain, comfortable huts and Italian hospitality. The Branca and Pizzini huts are famous and the ski touring in this area just south of the Austrian Border is some of the best we have ever experienced.

$2,300

April

ski-touring

Haute Route Ski Tour

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.

$2,995
ski-touring

Ortler Ski Traverse

A fantastic week of ski touring in the high Italian Alps. We keep returning to the Valfurva Region because of the great combination of ski touring terrain, comfortable huts and Italian hospitality. The Branca and Pizzini huts are famous and the ski touring in this area just south of the Austrian Border is some of the best we have ever experienced.

$2,300

May

No trips or courses currently available.

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