Itinerary
Prep Day
Travel via public transportation to Skagit Valley, WA. The team will start with a welcome meeting, run through a group gear-check and program orientation. We will get your pack to a comfortable weight and have time to answer any questions you may have.
Day 1
The Mountain Bureau LLC will provide transport to the trailhead at 3,700’ deep in the subalpine old growth of North Cascades. The team then hikes to base on Forest Service trail systems to our base camp above treeline; 3 Miles, +2,200’ Elevation Gain, 3-4 Hours Travel Time, 35-45 lb. Pack Weight
Day 2
In the alpine, training clinics will begin. Your guides will instruct the desired skills needed to climb glacial slopes to the summit. After the clinics your team will apply the new skills with a move to high camp; 1 Mile, +1,000’ Elevation Gain, 4hr Skills Session with 2hrs of Travel TIme.
Day 3
Summit Day! Pre-dawn alpine start form High Camp ascending the glaciers to the Summit with light summit packs. The team will return to camp, pack up, followed by a full decent to the trailhead; 9 Miles, +5,000’ Elevation Gain, -7,200’ Elevation Loss, 12+ Hours Travel Time, 35-45 lb. Pack Weight