The Alps are the birthplace of alpine climbing and still to this day have the highest concentration of high-quality routes of any mountain range on the planet.  Combine that with well-developed infrastructure, such as lift systems, public transportation, and charming towns, and the Alps are the best choice for a place to maximize your climbing to time away ratio.  With most of the approaches done via a lift or gondola and overnight accommodations in mountain huts or hotels, we can climb long, classic high mountain routes with nothing more than a daypack.   Thanks to the public transportatio

Mount Baker, a heavily-glaciated stratovolcano that tops out at 10,781 feet, is the tallest peak in the North Cascades and the third tallest in Washington. This massive snow and ice covered peak offers one of the best alpine training grounds for learning snow and ice climbing, glacier travel skills and as a place to prepare for higher peaks around the world.

Set 3-day group climbs with up to four guests and one guide.

Or set up your own custom climb if you would like to extend your trip!

North Cascades National Park contains some of the best alpine climbing in North America.  NCMG offers both climbing courses and custom guided programs in the "Alps of North America".  The vast majority of our programs are booked on a private basis and are guided by some of the best guides in the business.  Book your trip today and climb with the local experts.  

Click on the route links located in the sidebar for more information on climbing in the North Cascades National Park.

Escape the weather and enjoy the sunny rock climbing in the Washington Desert.  Vantage is the perfect place to find good weather and amazing crack and face climbs.  It is also a good place to learn to lead or to take your indoor climbing skills outside.  There is a wide variety of climbs from easy, bolted 5.6's to pumpy crack climbs and overhanging sport routes.  Vantage has something for everyone.  

Mazama is one of the best places in Washington to learn to rock climb or improve your climbing ability by focusing on technical skills. We create a safe, positive, and effective learning environment for climbers of all abilities. There are a number of routes in the beginner to moderate grades to chose from, which we have used to help hundreds of climbers find their way in this vertical environment.