New Hampshire Mountain Guides Art Mooney UIAGM-AMGA Certified Mountain Guide


North Cascades
Classic N Cascades glacier approach North Cascades National Park is located in the northern portion of Washington State. The areas has been given the name of the Alps of America. For hundreds of miles rugged peaks and glaciers cover the landscape. Alpine routes and granite rock routes are plentiful. For this alpine and rock climbing trip you need to be in good fitness and have intermediate climbing skills. Great climbing, glacial approaches, back country camping, dependable weather conditions, and a very alpine feel will make this North Cascades trip a very enjoyable experience. Our 5 day trips are scheduled during August 4-8, 2008

Art has climbed in the North Cascades area for over five years. This area is one of his favorite areas for personal and guided climbing. He knows the area very well which will allow you more time to climb on your vacation.

Air travel to Seattle can be inexpensive and convenient to travelers throughout the US. A rental car will be the best means of travel to access the climbs in the park. Our camps will be in established campgrounds and also at a remote back country camp for three days. Climbing days will start early am depending route for the day.

Summer Alpinism in the North Cascades Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Travel day, on your way to Seattle, with arrival in early afternoon. Our guide may meet you at the airport or at the campground. Set up a camping spot and enjoy an evening dinner on the way to the mountains.

Rock climbing in the Boston Basin region of the N Cascades Day 2-3: Climb Washington Pass rock routes just of highway 20 and get used to the granite crack climbs. Liberty Bell and South Early Winter Spire offer excellent rock routes.

Day 4: Approach Boston Basin Area to set camp. Snow climbing and glacier travel clinics in the afternoon.

Day 5: Climb the Forbidden Peak or the Sharkfin Tower high above our camp.

Day 6: Break camp in the morning. Travel to Seattle to ready for early flights on day 7.

Day 7: Travel day

Summer Alpinism in the North Cascades Trip Fees
Cost per person:
   $1750(1:1 client to guide ratio)
   $1250 (2:1 client to guide ratio)


Program Cost Inclusions
  -UIAGM / AMGA certified guide Art Mooney
  -5 guided climbing and instructional days
  -Group climbing gear

Program Cost Exclusions
  -Airfare to and from Seattle
  -Rental car
  -Camping or lodging
  -Food & drinks


Alpine rock climbing in the Washington Pass region of the N Cascades More North Cascades Photos Navigating a typical N Cascades glacier Alpine rock climbing in the Boston Basin region of the N Cascades

Why go with us?
  • Art has climbed often in the North Cascades area of Washington.
  • IFMGA / AMGA certified guide. Art has completed courses and exams in rock guiding, alpine guiding, and ski mountaineering guiding. Art will utilize the safest and most current guiding techniques.
  • A low client to guide ratios increase your chance of a successful trip.
  • You will know who your guide will when you sign up for the trip.


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638 Old Bristol Rd. ~ New Hampton, NH 03256
Phone: 603-744-5853 ~ Contact: art@mooneymountainguides.com


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