March 28, 2018 While the bulk of our Mt. Rainier climbs are full, we still have a few openings on our intermediate climbs of the Kautz & Fuhrer Finger Routes, as well as our Little Tahoma Seminar Program. These are great climbs for people who have already climbed Mt. Rainier and are looking for […]
July 5, 2017 We are now in the peak season for climbing in the North Cascades. Last week, lead guide Jonathan Schrock accompanied by guides Chris Magnus and Harry Hamlin took a group into the Boston Basin area to climb Forbidden Peak, Sharkfin Tower and Sahale Peak. The weather was beautiful and a good time […]
October 6, 2016 Every fall IMG guides get together for a two-day training session in which they focus on rock guiding skills. This year the training was held in Mazama Washington, which is located on the east side of the North Cascades Highway. Although the town itself is quite small, the rock walls that surround […]
September 7, 2016 IMG guide Austin Shannon lead a climb of Mt. Shuksan over the past weekend. Despite some potential inclement weather the team was still able to pull off an ascent of Mt. Shuksan in excellent conditions. Austin reported good snow conditions on the summit and a dusting of snow on the lower […]
August 2, 2016 Looking for the full Cascade experience? The Picket Range has all you need and more! Climbing in the Cascades will test a climber to his or her absolute end. The Picket Range is no exception. I recently had the opportunity to guide a trip to the Southern Pickets. Peaks such as Inspiration […]
July 26, 2016 IMG Guide Austin Shannon reported in today from the Picket Range, one of the more remote locations in the North Cascades. So far they have made ascents of Mt. Degenhardt and McMillan Spire. Blisters put the kibosh on a third ascent, so instead, the team has decided to hike out and […]
September 8, 2015 IMG Guide Jonathan Schrock went into Boston Basin in the North Cascades this Labor Day weekend. After a long summer of dry warm weather, a week-long storm cycle was a welcome change, and brought new snow to some of the higher peaks. The team took it as a climbing challenge and managed […]
July 10, 2015 Cedric Gamble, Rob Jantzen and I just completed a climb of Mt. Shuksan with staff from the Washington National Parks Fund. The staff and their spouses rose to the challenges that the climb presented them in fine form. Our four day trip began with a steep hike through the wooded hills of […]
June 15, 2015 Lead Guide Justin Merle was able to send a couple of photos during his climb of the North Face of Mt. Shuksan today. Looks like ideal conditions on this 50 degree route, up perfect neve snow. Justin and his partner will head over to attempt the west ridge of Forbidden Peak after […]
September 3, 2014 In some less than ideal weather, IMG Guides Justin Merle and Aaron Mainer joined forces to lead their private teams to the top of Mt. Shuksan earlier today. It’s back to camp today for the night then some training and possibly an attempt on the North Face route over the next couple […]
