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This comprehensive snow, rock, and ice mountaineering course, set high in the magnificent North Cascades, is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge necessary to lead small groups in the alpine environment. In order to develop a well rounded foundation of climbing experiences, each course includes ascents of different glaciated peaks and alpine granite spires, each with its own diverse and unique challenges. This 13-day course begins with two days of rock climbing instruction in the Icicle Canyon area of Leavenworth, WA. Students then participate in our 6-day Glacier Mountaineering Course in order to focus on the essentials of snow, ice and glacier climbing and to summit a glaciated peak. The final five days are “student led” and include an attempt of one or more technical peaks in the Cascades. This course provides motivated beginning climbers with the intensive hands on experience necessary to move safely and efficiently over a wide diversity of climbing terrain. Completion of this course helps prepare climbers for participation on climbs such as Ama Dablam, Denali, the Polish Glacier Route on Aconcagua and many more challenging ascents in the Cascades and in the greater ranges of the world.