Washington’s North Cascades, often referred to as the “American Alps,” encompass some of America’s most spectacular scenery—jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls, and more glaciers than any other location in the Lower 48.
Clouds hang on the peaks as NOLS students make their summit bid on Mt. Baker.
Photo: Tony Jewell
Many of the world’s top mountaineers use this area as their training ground; the reasonable access combined with challenging mountain classrooms continue to make this range one of the best places in the world to learn to be a mountaineer.
The pace is gradual in the beginning as you travel through lush, old-growth forests and tangled alder thickets, and it gains momentum as you ascend to the North Cascades’ majestic, snow-clad peaks.
You’ll get a well-rounded base of snow, ice, and crevasse rescue mountaineering skills, with some potential for rock climbing. With a student to instructor ratio of 5:1 and many days of practice, you’ll receive an unparalleled mountaineering education.
North
Cascades Mountaineering 17 and over
Duration:
31 days
Age:
17 and over (Average age: 20)
Tuition:
$4,400
Dates:
May 22-June 21, 2013
July 3-August 2, 2013
July 10-August 9, 2013
Work together on your NOLS course to achieve expedition goals and build lifelong relationships with your coursemates. Mt. Baker, North Cascades, Washington
Photo: Madhu Chikkaraju
“Why do I work for NOLS? First, I
like teaching. NOLS courses provide a stupendous avenue
to teach people who are highly motivated to learn. And finally,
it’s the people I work with. The NOLS community is
great.”
Jim Ferguson
NOLS Instructor
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