Icefall Lodge is situated at treeline with living room views of one of the most spectacular, rugged sections of the Canadian Rockies. It consists of two separate lodges and a sauna building. The new lodge is a bright, roomy, three story building with log posts and much of the

The volcanoes and culture of Southern Chile should be on the list of any traveling skier. We are pleased to offer in collaboration with IFMGA guide Chris Martin (Mindful Mountaineering) ski descents of four of Patagonia's volcanoes. From Santiago through Chile heading south, many options exist for

While skiers and riders have long known how expansive the terrain in Western Washington is, it takes multiple days to truly feel the vastness of the Cascade backcountry. A North Cascades ski traverse is the best way to explore the region in the snowy months. With a variety of

The North Cascades are a huge range with a lifetime of terrain for adventurous skiers and riders. Let Cascade Mountain Ascents get you started exploring some of the world's best descents. From popular day routes like the White Salmon Glacier on Mount Shuksan to epic couloirs hidden behind ridges

If you think climbing Mount Baker sounds fun, just imagine sliding back down! Wherever you ride, Mount Baker is a world class ski or snowboard mountaineering objective. Cascade Mountain Ascents offers skiing and riding trips on all of Mount Baker’s glaciers, with the Coleman Deming and Squak Glacier routes

Record snowfall and world class terrain are just the beginning when you get out in the Baker Backcountry. Leave the lifts behind and join us for a day in the mountains, sniffing out the best snow and riding your dream terrain. Whether you’re looking for hot laps near the

Not seeing what you’re looking for? Maybe you’ve got a sweet idea, and we can’t wait to hear about it! Get in touch with us and plan your dream ski or ride trip with Cascade Mountain Ascents.

Join IFMGA guide Lyra Pierotti and CMA Founding Member Alyssa Young for a fly-in, fully catered, week of skiing at the Boulder Hut, in the Purcell mountains of British Columbia.  Named one of the top 10 huts in North America, it is one of the original, privately held lodges in

Hone your avalanche rescue skills with our Women’s AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course. This course is for women (queer, trans, and cis-gendered) aiming to expand their avalanche rescue skills in a supportive and community-focused learning environment.

Join CMA in the ultimate introduction to backcountry touring. This two-part program is designed to provide a solid introduction to avalanche awareness and backcountry skiing and riding. This course is for women (queer, trans, and cis-gendered) and gender expansive folks wanting to begin their backcountry touring career in a

Continue your avalanche education with our Women’s Affinity AIARE 2 Avalanche Course. This course is for women (queer, trans, and cis-gendered) who are ready to deepen their understanding of the avalanche phenomenon and hone their skills in decision making, terrain management, and tour planning.

Join our Women’s Affinity AIARE 1 Avalanche Course and take your first steps towards becoming a confident and informed backcountry traveler. This course is for women (queer, trans, and cis-gendered) aiming to begin their avalanche education journey in a supportive and community-focused learning environment.

​​Looking to step your backcountry skiing or riding up a notch? Hone your steep ski techniques and open up more terrain in your home zone. Cascade Mountain Ascents’ steep ski and snowboard mountaineering course is the perfect introduction to secure, efficient and fun travel in high angle terrain.

With the most glaciated terrain of any mountain range in the Lower 48, much of the North Cascades can feel off limits to backcountry skiers and riders. Learn the skills to open up new terrain with a Glaciated Ski Mountaineering course with Cascade Mountain Ascents.

Get a strong and fun start to your backcountry skiing or riding career with an introductory level course with Cascade Mountain Ascents. Our one-day Intro to Backcountry course teaches students how to choose and use their gear, travel up and downhill, and plan a day of backcountry skiing or

Don’t let your avalanche education end at course close. At Cascade Mountain Ascents, we believe that a community driven approach to avalanche education makes our sport more safe and fun.

Continue your avalanche education with our AIARE 2 Avalanche Course. This three-day course meets the highest standards in avalanche education and provides backcountry travelers with opportunities to hone their skills in decision making, terrain management, and tour planning.

Hone your avalanche rescue skills with our AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course. This one-day course meets the highest standards in avalanche education and provide backcountry skiers and riders with skills to get out into the backcountry with respect and appropriate caution.

Begin your avalanche education right with our AIARE 1 Avalanche Course. The course utilizes the Baker Backcountry adjacent to the Mount Baker Ski Area and exceeds the highest standards in avalanche education. Designed to provide backcountry travelers with a thorough introduction to avalanche hazard management, the AIARE 1