North Cascades Alpine Climbs Itinerary
You will need to arrive in the greater Seattle area or SeaTac Airport no later than the evening prior to your scheduled climb. Lodging this night is at your expense. You will be responsible for providing your own transportation to the specified North Cascades Ranger Station approximately 2 hours driving time from Seattle.
Day | Itinerary |
Day 1 | Meet at the designated North Cascades Ranger Station at 8:00 a.m. for group registration. After a gear check and issue of group gear, hike in to camp below the intended objective and establish camp. The evening can be spent in review of ropes, knots, rigging and preparation for the following day. |
Day 2 | First available day for training, instruction or an ascent of a peak as per your arrangement with IMG. |
Day 3 | Typical summit day in the North Cascades, after a day of training out of high camp. Return to high camp for the night. |
Day 4 | Casual morning breakfast, take down camp and descend to trail head. |
Day 5+ | Add additional training and climbing days as your schedule and interest permits. Recommended trip length is 4-5 days for maximum climbing opportunities. |