by Katie Doyle | May 16, 2024 | Alpine, Alpine Education, Education, Women’s Alpine Programs
Crevasse rescue is a core skill for glacier travel at any level. Mastery of these skills empowers individuals to travel in glaciated terrain with increased safety margins, confidence, and independence.
The Women’s Affinity Crevasse Rescue course is for women (queer, trans, cis-gendered) aiming to hone their proficiency in this crucial skill. Designed to foster inclusivity and accessibility from the ground up, this course offers a supportive learning environment for gaining a strong foundation in crevasse rescue. Taking this course in the early season will support folks in tackling personal climbing objectives and identifying educational next steps.
This comprehensive program provides an introductory overview of essential techniques and systems required for both group and solo crevasse rescue scenarios. Participants will develop vital skills such as effective self-arrest, building snow anchors, and creating basic (2:1 and 3:1) and advanced (5:1 and 6:1) haul systems. Additionally, we’ll cover rope ascension and rappelling within the context of rescue operations, equipping participants with a well-rounded toolkit for safe glacier travel.
by cascademtnacnt | Jul 14, 2022 | Alpine, North Cascades Alpine Classics
Located one mile north of Eldorado Peak, Dorado Needle stands proudly at the western high point of the McAllister and Inspiration glacier systems. With several classic moderate alpine rock climbs of various lengths available, Dorado Needle is an excellent objective for those looking to challenge themselves in bigger alpine terrain.
by cascademtnacnt | Jul 11, 2022 | Alpine, North Cascades Alpine Classics
Eldorado’s East Ridge is one of the Northwest’s most classic climbs with moderate glacier travel ending in an airy knife-edge summit ridge. Located in the heart of the North Cascades, the views are hard to beat and is a great introduction to glacier mountaineering and climbing moderately steep snow for those bold enough to tackle the steep approach trail.
by cascademtnacnt | Jul 11, 2022 | Alpine, Rugged and Remote
Comprised of the Eldorado, Inspiration, McAllister, Klawatti, and North Klawatti glaciers, the Eldorado Icecap is a tremendous volume of ice. The Ice Cap Slam gets you up close and personal with this adventurous and starkly beautiful environment as you live, sleep, and climb for 5 days traversing the entirety of the icecap summiting all of its major peaks along the way. The Ice Cap Slam is a must for anyone wanting to experience some of the best views the Cascades has to offer!
by cascademtnacnt | Apr 12, 2022 | Alpine, Komo Kulshan Climbs
The North Ridge of Mount Baker is a classic technical mountaineering objective and one of the finest alpine ice routes in the Lower 48. Although recent glacial recession has shortened the climbing season, the North Ridge remains a brilliant route in the late spring and early summer. Long stretches of steep snow, interspersed with moderate and steep pitches of alpine ice along the crest of an exposed ridge make this route varied and stunning.
