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January 6, 2024 in Beginner Tips, Training Tips

The Four-Legged Stool

Our climbers often ask us which trip is the best fit for them. Our inevitable response is, “It depends.” It depends on the skills you possess, and the skills you…
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Welcome to Northwest Alpine Guides

Northwest Alpine Guides is a mountain guide service based in Washington State. We specialize in alpine climbing and mountaineering schools in the Pacific Northwest. Our parent company, Mountain Gurus, operates international expeditions and trekking adventures around the world. Learn more

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"Thank you so much for an amazing experience! The guides were so helpful and knowledgeable and I really feel I walked away with a solid foundation of glacier mountaineering skills."

~ WindyAugust 2019
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"Great big thank you to the Mountain Gurus & NW Alpine Guides team for the most challenging and rewarding week of mountain school on Mt. Shuksan & Mt. Baker."

~ Rachel DJune 2016
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"It was a solid adventure with our guide on Triumph. The mountain was a challenging climb and he proved to be an excellent guide throughout the whole experience – his attention to details on the route, thinking about safety and setting expectations with me were top notch."

~ Peter KJuly 2019
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“Great trip! Guides where fun, friendly and knowledgeable.I came away from this feeling like I am ready to take my mountaineering to the next level. Great Local Company!”

~ Thomas GMay 2013
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"Thanks again for being such a great guide and making the climb such a positive experience!"

~ Nina GJuly 2017
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