North Cascades Trip 2011

August 7-13, 2011

These trips will focus on summiting some of the classic peaks in the Boston Basin area and Mt Shuksan as well.

We have obtained one of the limited camping permits for both locations during this time and plan to head to Boston Basin first, then to Mt Shuksan after.

Some option for trip objectives are:
• Forbidden Peak - via the re known West Ridge or the East Ridge
• Sahale Peak - via Queen Sabe Glacier
• Sharkfin Tower - via South-East Ridge
• Mt Shuksan - via the Sulphide Glacier or Fischer Chimneys

Route choices are dependant on the experience levels of the participants. There are options for all ability levels. We will do a one-day glacier skills and crevasse rescue training day on the glaciers as well as a pre-trip meeting and training day before we leave.

We only offer the trips with a low climber-to-guide ratio of no more than two climber per guide, or a private (1:1). This low ratio allows us to move quickly through the terrain and give you the option of climbing objectives that are more involved.

A sample itinerary would be:

8/6 Arrive in Seattle - meet and review gear, questions etc.
8/7 Drive to N Cascades, Hike into Boston Basin.
8/8 Glacier Skills Review; potentially climb a peak nearby peak
8/9) Ascend Sahale Peak,Sharkfin Tower, or Forbidden Peak
8/10 Ascend Sahale Peak,Sharkfin Tower, or Forbidden Peak
8/11 Hike out, drive to Shuksan
8/12 Hike into Shuksan
8/13 Climb Shuksan, Hike out, drive toward Seattle
8/14 Depart

Private 1:1 trip - $2245.00*
Per person for a party of two 2:1 - $ 1645.00

Rates include:
 • all guiding fees
 • dinners on the mountain
 • technical & group equipment (such as ropes, tents and cooking gear)
 • lodging the first and last night of the trip (based on double occupancy)
 • permit fees

Rates do not include:
• air transportation
• ground transportation
• off-mountain meals
• breakfast and lunch in the mountains
• gratuities
• any additional expenses in the event of early departure for you and your   guide (evac fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)
• Trip cancellation insurance
• any other expenses not listed in the included list

The West Ridge of Forbidden Peak

View photos from our previous trips:

2006
2007
2008
2009