The morning of your climb you will arrive to our Guide Hut at 8 am (unless on a 5 day Baker program in which you should plan to arrive...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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