Here’s What To Expect
Itinerary
Trip Details
Ratio
Season
Duration
Skill level
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Skill Levels
Ski & Ride
Beginner
I’ve never (or only a handful of times) toured in the backcountry before.
Intermediate
I’ve toured a bit and been exposed to a variety of conditions in the backcountry.
Advanced
I’m a strong rider with at least a few seasons of experience touring in the backcountry riding a variety of conditions.
Expert
Skiing/Riding is life. I tour in the backcountry 60+ days per year and have many years of experience.
Alpine
Beginner
I’ve never (or only a handful of times) been alpine climbing before.
Intermediate
I’ve climbed a bit on snow as well as rock and understand the basics.
Advanced
I’m a strong climber with at least a few years of experience climbing snow, rock, and ice.
Expert
Climbing is life. I have many years of experience climbing big mountain objectives in steep variable terrain.
Rock
Beginner
I’ve never (or only a handful of times) been outdoor rock climbing before.
Intermediate
I’ve climbed a few outdoor multi-pitch rock climbs as a follower and understand the basics.
Advanced
I’m a strong climber with at least a few years of experience climbing multi-pitch routes outside (sometimes on lead).
Expert
Climbing is life. I have many years of experience climbing and am comfortable leading up to 5.9 trad.
Program Rates
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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. They currently only apply to our Affinity Programs. Irrespective of the tier you choose, 10% of all proceeds from the program will be directly allocated to CMA's Scholarship Program.
MINIMUM TUITION
REDUCED TUITION
STANDARD TUITION
| 50% Off Standard Rate: This tuition tier is for individuals who would otherwise struggle to afford the trip or course. It covers the essential costs of running the program, including guide wages and administrative support directly related to the program. | 15% Off Standard Rate: This reduced tuition tier covers program expenses and overhead costs while also providing crucial 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. In choosing this tier, you are covering your program expenses, contributing to the sustainability of our payment tier program, and financially supporting the development of future affinity programs. |
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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
Ratio |
Price |
|---|---|
| 1:1 | $600 |
| 1:2 | $375 |
| 1:3 | $325 |
| 1:4 + | $300 |
Overnight Rates
Ratio |
Price |
|---|---|
| 1:1 | $650 |
| 1:2 | $425 |
| 1:3 | $375 |
| 1:4 + | $350 |
Day Rates
Ratio |
Price |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | $575 |
| Level 2 | $575 |
| Rescue | $275 |
| Mentorship | $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. They currently only apply to our Affinity Programs. Irrespective of the tier you choose, 10% of all proceeds from the program will be directly allocated to CMA’s Scholarship Program.
| 50% Off Standard Rate: This tuition tier is for individuals who would otherwise struggle to afford the trip or course. It covers the essential costs of running the program, including guide wages and administrative support directly related to the program. | 15% Off Standard Rate: This reduced tuition tier covers program expenses and overhead costs while also providing crucial 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. In choosing this tier, you are covering your program expenses, contributing to the sustainability of our payment tier program, and financially supporting the development of future affinity programs. |
