SheJumps x AAI | 3 Day Ice Climbing | Baker

This course is being offered in partnership between SheJumps and Alpine Ascents International, and it is being led by Alpine Ascents International. Registration MUST be completed through the Alpine Ascents International website:

https://www.alpineascents.com/registration-2/?trip_uuid=bb655bf5-d572-4c17-bf30-7ceab51417ec

When you register, please note "SheJumps '' in the "Notes for Program Staff" section. This page is intended only to promote the event. This course costs $1,025.

Course dates: 7/25/26-7/27/26

Course cost: $1,025

Please note that the course cost does not include guide gratuities. You are under no obligation to tip the guides, but 10-15% of the course cost is highly recommended. The guides pool tips and accept cash or Venmo.

Join SheJumps and Alpine Ascents International for 3 days of Ice Climbing!

Our three-day Alpine Ice Climbing Course teaches the skills and techniques necessary to efficiently and confidently climb moderately steep ice, such as the 70-80 degree slopes encountered on Mount Baker’s (Kulshan) North Ridge. This program is ideal for aspiring alpinists who are already familiar with glacier travel and mountaineering skills and wish to expand their adventures into more technical terrain with sections of steep snow and alpine ice. Successful completion of the course fulfills the prerequisites for both the North Ridge of Baker and the Kautz Glacier summit climb.

The training takes place on the Lower Coleman Glacier of Mount Baker, originally named Koma Kulshan, where towering seracs, icy blue crevasses, and steep ice walls offer a plethora of climbing terrain for beginners all the way to advanced-level climbers. Participants can expect two full days of hands on instruction and ice climbing practice in addition to a review of essential glacier travel techniques. Please be advised that this course includes a required Gear Check at 4pm in the Alpine Ascents Seattle Office on July 24th, the day before the course begins.

SKILLS COVERED

• Gear selection for alpine ice terrain
• Crampon usage and techniques
• Use of ice tools
• Movement techniques and body positioning on low, moderate, and steep ice
• Belaying skills
• Descent strategies- rappels, lowers
• Ice / steep snow protection – ice screws, pickets
• Risk management and objective hazard evaluation
• Leave No Trace travel, camping, and climbing

PREREQUISITES

• Experience ascending and descending steep snow slopes
• Basic ice axe skills
• Self-arrest
• Cramponing

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Participants with basic mountaineering skills and glacier travel experience will get the most out of this course. Climbers should also be in good physical condition and able to move steadily and train for three full days.

Course cost: $1,025

Please note that the course cost does not include guide gratuities. You are under no obligation to tip the guides, but 10-15% of the course cost is highly recommended. The guides pool tips and accept cash or Venmo.

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If you need to request any accommodation(s) for this course, please contact our guide partner.

Questions? Contact Alicia Mau at amau@shejumps.com

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Waivers & Wellness

All participants must sign the SheJumps Participant Waiver prior to participating in this event.

Spanish version of our waiver: Todos los participantes deben firmar la Renuncia de Participante de SheJumps antes de participar en este evento.

To prioritize the health of our community, please do not attend a SheJumps event if you are experiencing any cold-like symptoms.

Cancellation Policy

This course is led by our guide partner, and registration takes place directly through their website. This course follows the guide company’s cancellation policy. Please contact our guide partner if you have any questions about cancellations.

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