Similar to our Glacier Mountaineering Skills Course on Mt. Baker, this course will teach you all you need to know to navigate glacial terrain safely. Over the course of three days and two nights, you and your teammates will learn critical mountaineering skills. These include snow camping, ice axe and crampon use, self-arrest, mountaineering knots and hitches, rope team travel, navigation skills, and more. After learning the basics, the team will make an attempt at the summit.

The Pacific Northwest offers a climbing experience you can only get in a few parts of the world. You’ll climb one of the most iconic peaks in America, but on the side that's much less traveled. Your summit will be rewarded with jaw-dropping views of Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens, and even Mt. Rainier! Glacier mountaineering skills are crucial for exploring mountainous terrain in the Cascades and the techniques you will learn on this course will serve you well on all of your future alpine adventures.

This course will take place on the Sunshine route on Mt. Hood's north side. You can expect to be challenged physically and mentally and rewarded for your efforts with a summit attempt on one of the tallest mountains in Washington.

As a small, community-focused guide service, Kaf Adventures cares deeply about our guests’ experiences. We keep our group sizes small and follow a maximum 2:1 client to instructor ratio to prioritize your learning experience and maximize your safety.  Our professional instructors will ensure you have an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling accomplished and ready for the next climb.