You’ve committed to climbing a mountain and now it’s time to train. Many factors determine if you will reach the summit or not. Some are out of your control, such...
For any glaciated activity you need to have rated category four glasses to protect your eyes from the reflection of the glacier and to avoid snow blindness. Exposure to solar...
Understanding Down Jackets Choosing a down jacket or any type of down product in general is one of the most important decisions when selecting mountaineering gear. A warm down jacket...
Properly packing a backpack is essential for a pleasurable experience in the backcountry. Below you will find the suggestions from the guides of Northwest Alpine Guides and Mountain Gurus, and...
Resting well and getting the best sleep possible while in the mountains is important to making sure you have the energy for the following day’s adventure. That’s why having a...
Lunch and Snack Ideas while in the Mountains Making sure you are getting enough calories while climbing is essential to success in mountaineering. However, just eating bars and energy chews...
Most Northwest peaks are covered in feet of snow most of the year, which is why the commercial climbing season is only from April – September. In just six months,...