Women’s Shuksan Sulphide Climb
The Women’s Sulphide Climb is for women (queer, trans, cis-gendered) and gender queer folks looking to step into the alpine in an affinity space created by women who love spending time in the mountains.
Twin Sisters
The Twin Sisters are the closest mountains to those living in Whatcom and Skagit counties, but see the least amount of traffic. For those looking for a truly alpine adventure, the Twin Sisters offer a seemingly endless supply of long, exposed ridges, towers, and summits broken up by small sections of glacier and steep snow. Some objectives can be done in a long day mission, but to truly experience the classics of the range, 3-4 days is a must.
Dorado Needle
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.
Eldorado East Ridge
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.
Mount Baker North Ridge
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.