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Intro to Alpine Skills

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​Learn the skills needed to summit Cascade peaks like Mt. St. Helens, Adams, or South Sister on this beginner friendly overnight trip.

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An Introduction to Alpine Skills​

Are you looking to summit non-technical peaks in the Cascades like Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, or South Sister? Then this course is for you! We take advantage of the heavy snowfall in winter to simulate alpine conditions at a more accessible elevation.

​Learn the fundamentals of mountaineering in the Cascades, and the skills to stay safe and comfortable camping in Pacific Northwest winter conditions. This course does not teach glacier travel or how to lead a rope team, which is not necessary to summit the aforementioned peaks.

Experience Level

Your guides will teach you everything you need to know, no experience necessary.

​Participants must be able to snowshoe up to 5 miles a day up moderate inclines while carrying a 40lb (or heavier) pack.

​What’s Included?

  • A professional guide
  • Transportation
  • Snowshoes
  • Trekking poles
  • Meals
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    • Snacks
    • Tea and coffee
  • Group camping gear
    • Kitchen shelter
    • Backpacking tent
    • ​Stove and fuel canisters
    • Toilet paper and waste bags
    • Small travel trowel
  • Mountain Gear
    • Ice axe
    • Crampons
    • Helmet
    • Ropes
    • Harness

What do I Need to Bring?

  • Clothing appropriate for two days in winter weather conditions. This trip will run in all weather, unless conditions are unsafe.
  • Personal backpacking gear
  • Winter sleep system
 A full packing list will be provided after booking.

Meeting Location

We depart from our office at 121 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060. Note, our office entrance is located below and behind the storefronts in downtown Troutdale. Turn left off the main street immediately after the "Gateway to the Gorge" arch to access the lower parking lot.​

​Please contact us if you would like to meet your guides at the trailhead on Mt. Hood.

Cancellation Policy

​Please review our cancellation policy before booking your trip. ​We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip cost.
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Rare Earth Adventures

121 E. Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale, OR 97060
info@rareearthadventures.com
​503-308-9063
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