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

We 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 Forest Camp, We will use the remainder of the day getting a jump on skills training; 2.5 Miles, +1,600’ Elevation Gain, 3-4 Hours Travel Time, 35-45 lb. Pack Weight

Day 2

A training day on the lower glacier. Your guide will instruct you on the essential techniques for steep snow and alpine ice. The team will wrap up training and move up onto the Roosevelt Glacier for a glacial bivouac camp at the toe of the ridge. 1.6mi of rugged travel +2,700ft. 3hrs of skills 4hrs of travel time. 28-30lb. Pack Weight

Day 3

Summit day! The group will alpine start and spend a full day climbing the North Ridge route to the summit. With an afternoon summit the group will descend the Coleman Glacier and bivouac camp. +4980ft of gain and -3320ft of loss. 10-12hrs of travel time. 28lb Pack Weight

Day 4

After a well deserved rest we enjoy a lazy morning. The team will pack up camp and descend the remainder of the glacier and loup back into our approach trail and descend the mountain. 3.9 mi of travel on-3800ft of descent. 5hrs of travel time. 35lb. Pack Weight