Northwest Alpine Guides

Northwest Alpine Guides Northwest Alpine Guides is a mountain guide service based in the heart of the North Cascades. Find your adventure! Call us to learn more!

Northwest Alpine Guides is a mountain climbing guide service located in Sedro Woolley, Washington. We specialize in Pacific Northwest guided climbs, mountaineering schools & instruction as well as backcountry skiing. Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan, Peaks of the North Cascades, Glacier Peak, Mount Rainier, and Mount Olympus.

06/03/2026

It’s prime mountaineering season on Baker!

One of the best things about our Mount Baker Intro to Mountaineering is seeing new climbers get excited about big peaks....
05/26/2026

One of the best things about our Mount Baker Intro to Mountaineering is seeing new climbers get excited about big peaks. When that comes together with beautiful summit conditions it's even better. Thanks for a great trip team, we can't wait to see what you get up to next!

Smiles made and skills learned on Baker last weekend! Way to go hanging tough through the deep snow, team.
05/25/2026

Smiles made and skills learned on Baker last weekend! Way to go hanging tough through the deep snow, team.

Mountaineering season is back in the PNW! Our first Expedition Training of the season enjoyed beautiful conditions on t...
05/22/2026

Mountaineering season is back in the PNW! Our first Expedition Training of the season enjoyed beautiful conditions on the mountain. This team showed up ready to learn and picked up valuable skills for independent mountaineering. We can't wait to see what they get up to next!

We're proud to offer a fixed camp on Mount Baker. From mid-June to mid-August, climbers on our 3-day Intro to Mountaine...
05/20/2026

We're proud to offer a fixed camp on Mount Baker. From mid-June to mid-August, climbers on our 3-day Intro to Mountaineering will benefit from carrying lighter loads than usual into camp as they prepare to go for the top! Just one of the many ways we're working to stack the deck in your favor when you climb with us.

The North Cascades await! Why put off that dream trip any longer? Dates are available for peaks like Forbidden, Mount ...
05/17/2026

The North Cascades await! Why put off that dream trip any longer? Dates are available for peaks like Forbidden, Mount Shuksan, Eldorado, and more. The best time to take that first step was yesterday, but the next best time is today! Hit that link in the bio to scope out your trip.

Thinking about that alpine rock trip but not sure if you're quite ready? You're not alone! Northwest Alpine Guides off...
05/15/2026

Thinking about that alpine rock trip but not sure if you're quite ready? You're not alone! Northwest Alpine Guides offers a 1-day Alpine Rock Skills Training the day before each of our major rock climbs. From Forbidden Peak to Mount Shuksan, we'll go through the fundamentals you need to succeed on your climb in a safe and forgiving environment before you head into the field. Check it out!

It's great to be back on Mount Baker! We're thrilled to be starting the season and we can't wait to climb with you! ...
05/12/2026

It's great to be back on Mount Baker! We're thrilled to be starting the season and we can't wait to climb with you!

"What's the best time to climb?" is one of the most common questions we receive and there's no simple answer, it all com...
05/07/2026

"What's the best time to climb?" is one of the most common questions we receive and there's no simple answer, it all comes down to you and your priorities. What's most important to you?

From May to mid-June, the seasonal snowpack persists in the North Cascades, making for a longer approach hike, but a more straightforward summit climb on many of our major peaks.

From mid-June to mid-August, we see (on average) our most stable weather windows. The glaciers are beginning to open up, but the heat reflecting off of them can be intense. Don't forget sunscreen!

From mid-August through September, things begin to cool off again. Climbing conditions are fun as the crevasses are large and apparent, and climbers see a ton of exposed glacial ice while ascending.

The 2-Day Mount Baker climb is great for peakbaggers who have some prior mountaineering experience, and excellent physic...
05/04/2026

The 2-Day Mount Baker climb is great for peakbaggers who have some prior mountaineering experience, and excellent physical fitness who're prepared to learn on the go. Fast and light is the name of the game on this itinerary; it's all about the climb!

Spots are going fast but you'll find dates available from June through August.

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Sedro-Woolley, WA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(425) 749-7421

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