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Mexico Volcanoes– Mexico, North America 5,636m / 18,491ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:59 +0000

The Mexico Volcanoes are a great way to gain high altitude climbing experience on glaciated peaks in a relatively short time frame. Traveling in this region of Mexico is very safe, and easily accessible from the United States. Pico de Orizaba, at 5,636m / 18,491ft is the third highest peak in North America. Neighboring Iztaccihuatl, […]

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Mexico Volcanoes

– Mexico, North America 5,636m / 18,491ft.

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Mt. Olympus– Washington, USA 2,432m / 7,980 ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:50 +0000

Located in the heart of the Olympic Mountains in Washington State, Mt. Olympus is surrounded by pristine old-growth forest, as well as many other glaciated peaks. The approach is a long one, but very rewarding as one becomes transfixed by the solitude of the forest filled with wildlife and natural beauty. The climbing route involves […]

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Mt. Olympus

– Washington, USA 2,432m / 7,980 ft.

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Mt. Baker– Washington, USA 3,286m / 10,781ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:28 +0000

The most heavily glaciated peak in the lower 48 contiguous United States, Mt. Baker is a wonderful climb that requires good physical conditioning. We hike through the forest for several hours’ then pristine alpine meadows before making our camp near the foot of the glacier. We climb the glaciated slopes to the summit and have […]

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Mt. Baker

– Washington, USA 3,286m / 10,781ft.

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Mt. Rainier– Washington, USA 4,392m / 14,411ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:25 +0000

Our four-day Mt. Rainier is one of our signature summer climbs. Our team will be led by two of our highly experienced guides and is a group of only four climbers. The trip includes an introduction to mountaineering and the summit climb. Mt. Rainier is located in the Cascade Mountain Range of Washington State and […]

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Mt. Rainier

– Washington, USA 4,392m / 14,411ft.

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Denali– North America 6,190m / 20,310ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:23 +0000

Denali, also known as Mount McKinley, is the highest mountain in North America, with an elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 m) above sea level, making it one of the famous ‘7 Summits’, the highest peak on each continent. At an altitude of 18,000 ft (5,500 m), the base-to-peak rise is the largest of any mountain […]

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Denali

– North America 6,190m / 20,310ft.

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Eldorado Peak– Washington, USA 2,703m / 8,868ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:17 +0000

We offer several excellent climbing programs in Washington State. These peaks are located in National Parks, surrounded by old-growth forest, and are heavily glaciated. Climbing these mountains involves a one-day approach through the forest, then a few days climbing on glaciers using technical climbing equipment such as the ice axe, crampons, and climbing rope. Known […]

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Eldorado Peak

– Washington, USA 2,703m / 8,868ft.

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Mt. Shuksan– Washington, USA 2,783m / 9,131 ft.

Kurt — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:07 +0000

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Mt. Shuksan

– Washington, USA 2,783m / 9,131 ft.

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