Washington State, Cascades, 4 Day Rock Climbing Course

Spend 4 exciting days in the wilderness of Washington with a certified mountain guide and learn different rock climbing skills every day in the Cascades.

Private

Cascade Range

4 Days

May - Sep

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Enjoy a 4 day rock climbing course in the wilderness of Washington.
Spend 3 nights camping in the beautiful Cascades.
Put your skills to the test on a classic multi-pitch alpine climb on day 4.

Description

Throughout the beautiful state of Washington, there are a number of gorgeous natural climbing spots. Moreover, the options in Washington are plentiful, and breathtaking. Full of glaciers, alpine lakes, forests and tremendous ridges, you will have a great time.

On this 4 day rock climbing course, I would like to guide you to a number of different spots, all of which are located in the spectacular Cascades mountain range.

The purpose of this trip is to teach you the skills necessary to enjoy safe and successful alpine rock climbing. Some examples of the skills we will cover during this trip include the following.

Back country navigation
Map reading
Attaching to a multi-pitch anchor
Lead belaying
Crack climbing technique
Deconstructing Anchors
Route finding
Wilderness camping
Leave-no-trace ethics
And much more

There is an assortment of different locations that we can enjoy and climb on during this trip. Those potential spots include the North Cascades National Park, the Index Town Walls, the Snowqualmie Pass and more. And in each spot, we will focus on a different set of skills that you can put into practice when we climb on a classic alpine multi-pitch route on the final day of the trip.

In order to participate in this trip, you should have prior rock climbing experience. You should also be in good physical condition.

Spending 4 days in the Cascades of Washington is an unforgettable experience. The views and the landscape are incredible. And you will also get to learn a great deal about the thrilling activity of rock climbing. To be a part of this adventure, just send me a request.

Would you like to learn the skills necessary for snow climbing? Then come and join me on this course, also in the Cascades.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

Please note the price does not include transportation, personal climbing equipment, meals, or guide gratuities.

Itinerary

Day 1: Rope skills training

On the first day of the trip, we will meet at a convenient park and ride in Seattle. From there, we will carpool to a predetermined location, where the course will begin. Today we will be going over rope skills, communication and how to use traditional protection. After some practice climbs, we will relax in camp, while learning how to properly read maps.

Day 2: Multi-Pitch rock climbing

Today, we will practice multi-pitch climbing. You will climb several multi-pitch routes, while refining the skills of rack protection, how to manage belays, and much more. At the end of the day we will either return to the same camp, or drive closer to our alpine climb.

Day 3: Alpine climbing

Depending on the distance and difficulty level, as well as your skill level, we will choose different alpine climbing locations, where you can practice for the next day’s big climb. At the end of the day, we will rest in a campsite in the mountains.

Day 4: Final climb

On the last day, we will climb a classic alpine route, descend, return to camp and head back to the trailhead. From there, we will drive back to Seattle.

Details

More info

Participants must be at least 16 years of age.

Meeting point

Park and ride in Seattle.

About the guide

Miyar

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Guide Agency

At Miyar Adventures, we know that every trip is as much about discovering yourself as it is about discovering the world. Miyar was founded because of our passion for climbing - a passion we will strive to share with you whether you join us for a trip close to home or in a remote corner of the Himalayas.

We strive to be your trusted companion as you chase your life-long dreams. We believe it is our duty to ensure that you are safe and that you have fun every time you climb with us.

We want to make climbing accessible to all adventure-seekers, regardless of their age and climbing background. And when we go climbing with seasoned climbers, we make sure they have enough of a challenge.

Miyar's guides have relevant training through the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) for the terrain in which they guide. This includes training in rock climbing, ice climbing, glacier travel, and snow sports, as well as avalanche training and Wilderness First Responder or higher level medical certification.

Languages

Hindi | English

Certificates

AMGA

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