The North Cascades form an extremely rugged, remote, and exciting range of glaciated alpine peaks and offer world class skiing and mountaineering. The climate of the Pacific Northwest with its strong westerly flow and the large vertical relief of the Cascades produce annual snow depths averaging 700 inches.
          Picture yourself leading your group through a crevassed icefall, skiing a treed slope with three feet of powder, or digging a snow pit to assess the avalanche danger in the dramatic peaks of the North Cascades. The variety of terrain and substantial snow coverage make this course ideal for people looking to develop their backcountry skills.
          This comprehensive ski & snowboard mountaineering course is the perfect setting to achieve your goals whether you are looking to become a professional guide, hone your technical abilities for personal adventures, or expand your leadership skills. It focuses on teaching students to be safe, efficient, knowledgeable and confident outdoor leaders in a winter mountain environment. TEST