Our best prices of the year on 2027 guided climbs and courses in the North Cascades. Lock in your trip now, pay in full, and save – our most popular Mount Baker climb and course dates fill first.
1Pick your trip
Click Learn more to see the itinerary, skills and 2027 dates on each trip page.
2Book your dates
Fill out the short reservation form with your trip and date. We’ll confirm your spot.
3Pay in full & save
The reservation page takes you to secure checkout at the sale price.
Not ready to choose a date? Check available dates on the trip page first, then pay in full now at the sale price and pick your dates later – use the link under each trip.
Our most popular trips on sale
*Book Early Sale trips are subject to our Promotional Policy. Trips are subject to availability.
Book Early Sale · Save $200
Mountaineering
Mount Baker Intro
$1,050* $1,250 Save $200
Learn the basics of mountaineering on this heavily glaciated peak, then go for the summit. A perfect first climb.
Trip Length: 3 days
Not ready to pick a date? Pay in full now, choose later ›Please check available dates first, spots are limited.
Book Early Sale · Save $150
Mountaineering
Glacier Mountaineering Course
$1,450* $1,600 Save $150
Learn the skills needed to become independent on glaciated terrain: rope travel, crevasse rescue and a Mount Baker summit.
Trip Length: 5 days
Not ready to pick a date? Pay in full now, choose later ›Please check available dates first, spots are limited.
More Mountaineering Courses
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Mountaineering
Expedition Training Course
$1,700* $1,800 Save $100
Learn valuable skills for expedition mountaineering on big peaks like Denali.
Trip Length: 6 days
Not ready to pick a date? Pay in full now, choose later ›Please check available dates first, spots are limited.
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Mountaineering
Crevasse Rescue Course
$600* $700 Save $100
Learn the essentials of crevasse rescue to become more independent on glaciers.
Trip Length: 2 days
Not ready to pick a date? Pay in full now, choose later ›Please check available dates first, spots are limited.
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Mountaineering
North Cascades Alpine Climbing Course
$1,850* $1,950 Save $100
Learn advanced alpine climbing skills and test them on North Cascades classics.
Trip Length: 5 days
Not ready to pick a date? Pay in full now, choose later ›Please check available dates first, spots are limited.
Northwest Climbs
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Mountaineering
Glacier Peak
$1,400* $1,500 Save $100
Washington’s most remote volcano with stunning alpine scenery.
Trip Length: 4 days
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Mountaineering
Mount Shuksan Sulphide Glacier
$1,200* $1,300 Save $100
Climb the crown jewel of the North Cascades via the most classic route.
Trip Length: 3 days
Not ready to pick a date? Pay in full now, choose later ›Please check available dates first, spots are limited.
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Mountaineering
Eldorado Peak
$1,200* $1,300 Save $100
Queen of the Cascade River, known for its snowy knife-edge summit ridge.
Trip Length: 3 days
One 2027 date. Pay in full now to reserve your spot ›Please check the trip date first, spots are limited.
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Mountaineering
Mount Olympus
$1,800* $1,900 Save $100
A scenic journey from the rainforest to an alpine paradise on the Blue Glacier.
Trip Length: 5 days
One 2027 date. Pay in full now to reserve your spot ›Please check the trip date first, spots are limited.
Rock & Ice Climbing
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Rock Climbing
Vesper Peak
$1,400–$1,700* $1,500–$1,900 Save up to $200 – Price for 2 climbers
Learn the art of rock climbing on the beautiful alpine routes of the Cascades.
Trip Length: 2 days
Not ready to pick a date? Pay in full now, choose later ›Please check available dates first, spots are limited.
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Ice Climbing
Intro to Ice Climbing Course
$600* $700 Save $100
The fundamentals and best practices to ice climb in a glaciated environment.
Trip Length: 2 days
One 2027 date. Pay in full now to reserve your spot ›Please check the trip date first, spots are limited.
Backcountry Skiing
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Backcountry Skiing
Intro to Backcountry Ski Touring
$850* $950 Save $100
The essentials of backcountry travel and management on a multiday ski adventure.
Trip Length: 3 days
One 2027 date. Pay in full now to reserve your spot ›Please check the trip date first, spots are limited.
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Backcountry Skiing
Mount Baker Ski Descent
$850* $950 Save $100
Summit Mount Baker and enjoy one of the longest ski descents in the PNW.
Trip Length: 2 days
Not ready to pick a date? Pay in full now, choose later ›Please check available dates first, spots are limited.
International Adventures
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International Adventures
Mexico, Orizaba
$3,350* $3,500 Save $150
Climb North America’s third highest peak; an ideal intro to high altitude.
Trip Length: 7 days
Two 2027 dates. Book now to lock in the sale price ›Please check the trip dates first, spots are limited.
Gift Certificates
Book Early Sale · Save up to $100
Gift Certificates
Northwest Alpine Guides Gift Certificate
$450–$900* $500–$1,000 Save up to $100
Give a climb or course. Book Early gift certificates for the adventurer in your life.
Trip Length: Any trip
Book Early Sale · Save up to $100
Gift Certificates
Rock Climbing Instruction Gift Certificate
$450–$600* $500–$700 Save up to $100
From gym to crag! A gift of private rock climbing instruction.
Trip Length: 1–3 days
Book Early Sale – questions
How long does the sale last?
Book Early pricing is available through Wednesday, December 2. Pay in full by then to lock in the sale price.
Do I have to pick my dates now?
No. Lock in the sale price now and choose your dates later. Check available dates first, since popular ones fill fast, then send us a reservation form. A few trips only offer one date in 2027, so check the trip page before you pay. Your spot is confirmed once we accept it.
Is a deposit enough?
A $300 deposit books your trip at the regular price and regular terms. The Book Early price applies only when you pay in full.
Can I get a refund?
No. Book Early Sale reservations are non-refundable for any reason. We strongly recommend travel insurance.
Can I change my dates later?
Yes, up to 60 days before departure and within the same climbing season, for $100 per person. The trip is repriced at the current rate, so the sale discount doesn’t carry over.
Can I give a trip as a gift?
Yes. Book Early gift certificates are on sale too and make a great holiday gift.
Questions about which trip is right for me?
Call 425.749.7421 or email us – our guides will help you choose.
Book Early Sale terms
- Pay in full at booking to get the sale price. A deposit books at the regular price.
- Non-refundable for any reason. We strongly recommend travel insurance.
- Date changes up to 60 days before departure, $100 per person, repriced at the current rate.
- Book direct on The Guide Hut website. Trips are subject to availability.
“I felt completely prepared for the summit climb, and everyone in our group made it with smiles on our faces.”Kyndra · 5-Day Glacier Mountaineering, 2024
“Coming in as a beginner, I was amazed at the breadth and depth of knowledge the guides covered.”Windy · 5-Day Glacier Mountaineering, 2019
