Program Rates
Scheduled Programs
Scheduled Programs are open to all to sign up for. These programs are charged a flat rate per person, regardless of the number of people on your booking. This flat rate is often the same as the 3:1 per person rate. Scheduled programs tend to be more cost effective for groups of one or two people, and allow you to connect with other people with similar mountain interests and skill sets.
Standard Programs
Day Rates
Overnight Rates
AIARE Courses
Ratio
1:1
1:2
1:3
1:4 +
Price
$600
$375
$325
$300
Ratio
1:1
1:2
1:3
1:4 +
Price
$650
$425
$375
$350
Course
AIARE 1
AIARE 2
AIARE Rescue
Mentorship
Price
$600
$600
$275
$100
Technical Programs
Cascade Mountain Ascents pays guides more when they are working in terrain that is more involved or poses higher objective hazard. Therefore, a surcharge is added to trips we deem Challenging ($100) and Complex ($200). A custom surcharge may apply to non-standard programs and will be worked out by the guide and administrative staff along with the guest(s) during program design. Here’s more information on Technical Program Surcharges.
INCOME BASED PROGRAMS
At Cascade Mountain Ascents, we believe that everyone deserves access to safe and joyful mountain experiences, regardless of their financial circumstances. That’s why we are excited to introduce our income-based program rates. These rates are designed to pay it forward and create structural mechanisms for mitigating financial barriers to the outdoors. Our income-based program rates are founded on the principle of fairness, and rely on the honest self-assessment by participants. Before selecting a payment tier, please consider your economic situation in relation to the program. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for assistance. This program is modeled after Moxie Mountain Guides’ program-costing system. Many thanks to Sheldon Kerr and Kristin Arnold for paving the way!
SPONSORED
SUPPORTED
STANDARD
| 60% of Standard Rate: This reduced-tuition tier is for individuals who would otherwise not be able to afford this trip or course. It covers the essential costs of running the program, including guide wages and administrative support directly related to the course. | 80% of Standard Rate: This reduced-tuition tier is for individuals who would otherwise not be able to afford. It covers program expenses and overhead costs while also providing essential support to CMA as a small business. | Standard Rate: This tier is the standard cost of the program in the absence of payment tier options. This tier covers program expenses, supports CMA as a small business, and contributes to the sustainability of our payment tier program, and financially supports the development of future affinity programs. |