Northwest Alpine Guides

Specialties

The Northwestern United States offers an abundance of climbing opportunities. Spectacular guided mountain climbs can be found on the volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest, including Mt. Rainier, one of the most popular climbs. In addition to Mount Rainier, Mount Baker the second largest glaciated peak in the lower 48 states offers an excellent experience for those seeking to further their skills in the mountains. Mt. Shuksan, Shale Peak, Eldorado Peak as well as Forbidden Peak all located in North Cascades NP otherwise know as the «American Alps» offer a mix of glaciated terrain and alpine rock within a spectacular scenic landscape. Across the Puget Sound, Mount Olympus located within Olympic NP provides a true wilderness experience through the Hoh Rain Forest to the Blue Glacier and it’s rocky summit.

We also offer mountaineering instruction during our one-​day, four-​day, six-​day and nine-​day alpine mountaineering schools. As well as Alpine rock climbing and single-​pitch rock instruction near Snoqualmie Pass just 30 minutes East of Seattle. In the winter we offer Backcountry skiing and Avalanche awareness and safety courses. Discover your passion and climb with Northwest Alpine Guides located in Issaquah, WA, located at the foothills of the Pacific Cascade Range.

History

Established in 2008.

Mount Rainier

Mount Baker

Mount Shuksan

Peaks of the North Cascades

Mount Olympus

Mountaineering Courses

Rock Courses

Backcountry Ski Courses

Meet the Manager

Dennis B.

Manager

Dennis has professionally mountain guided since 1997 and has nearly 25 years of climbing experience. His passion for mountains and exploration has led him to climb and travel all over the world. In 1993 he worked as a volunteer in Nepal where he discovered his love of foreign cultures while helping the Nepalese people. He’s worked for many well respected guide services including ice guiding in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, on Mount Rainier for RMI and in the North Cascades. His expedition experience includes Mount Everest in Nepal, Cho Oyu in Tibet, Ama Dablam in Nepal, Alpamayo in Peru, Mount McKinley in Alaska, Aconcagua in Argentina, Elbrus in Russia, Kilimanjaro in Africa as well as many peaks in Nepal and major mountain ranges of the United States.