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Selection and use of personal equipment, ropes, knots and harnesses
Crampon use and snow climbing techniques, ice axe positioning, and self arrest techniques
Roped glacier travel, rope team management, route finding, and crevasse navigation
Hazard assessment including a discussing of objective vs. subjective hazards
Camp construction, camp management, and cold weather camping skills
Discussions will include proper clothing and climbing gear for survival in the high mountains, mountain weather, alpine ecology, avalanche hazard assessment, and Leave No Trace ethics

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Primary:	Mountain Climbing
Other:	Hiking, Glaciers, Camping

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With numerous glaciers, tumbling waterfalls, and open alpine forests and meadows sprinkled among lava flows and rim rocks, majestic Mount Adams is not only the second-highest peak in Washington at 12,276 feet, but also one of the most beautiful climbs around. As a composite volcano Adams resembles Mount Rainer almost as a mirror image and offers similar climbing opportunities, but with more solitude. From our route on the Mazama Glacier we have a close-up view of the jumbled Klickitat Glacier Icefall and unobstructed views of Mount Saint Helens, Mount Rainier, and Mount Hood.

Enjoy the beauty of the Cascades, experience a taste of high altitude mountaineering, and develop your glacier and snow climbing skills as we climb Mount Adams, a remote and seldom traveled volcano. Our ascent follows the aesthetic Mazama Glacier to the summit. Depending on time and conditions, we may also climb the Castle, a prominent sub-peak offering outstanding views. Mount Adams is an excellent training climb for other Cascade volcanoes, Denali, ascents in the Andes, or Aconcagua.

Day 1:

Drive five hours from Seattle to the trailhead at Bird Creek Meadows (5,600 feet). The hike to our spectacular high camp at Sunrise Pass (8,350 feet), between the Mazama and Klickitat glaciers, takes approximately four hours allowing us plenty of time to establish camp, discuss equipment usage and the essentials of glacier travel. We will learn basic climbing skills, ice axe usage, self-arrest, and balance positioning.

Day 2:

After an early morning breakfast, we discuss and practice in greater detail the essentials of glacier travel, self-arrest, and crevasse rescue. You have the opportunity to learn or review all the skills necessary to make a safe ascent to the 12,276 foot summit. We will also have time to discuss in detail the aspects of the climb necessary for safety and efficiency.

Day 3:

After an alpine start (~2:00 am) and a quick breakfast, we will be up and on our way toward the summit. Depending on conditions and the pace of the group, it takes five to eight hours to reach the summit. From the top, we have stunning views of the morning sunlight rising above distant peaks. After descending, we will enjoy the afternoon and relax in camp.

Day 4:

We break camp and head back to the trail head. While the guides drive, you will have the chance to rest and to bask in your sense of accomplishment after a truly magnificent weekend.

Overall Rating	Guide Rating	Accommodation Rating	Itinerary Rating	Value Rating

Askold K.

The ascent of Mt. Adams is a surreal experience. Over a four day period, a small team led by two highly skilled guides experienced altitude, snow, ice, mixed weather conditions and some of the most beautiful views in the world. If you're looking for an opportunity to test yourself, I recommend that you take the challenge offered by the professionals at Mountain Madness and attempt an ascent up an ice clad volcano like Mt. Adams - you'll remember the adventure for your life!

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Jim S.

The Mt. Adams trip was awesome! We had an absolute blast. Your guides (Erica and Seth) were crazy experienced, great teachers and super professional. Despite the challenging conditions, we always felt safe with them. We can't wait for next summer to do another mountain - we're hooked on Mountain Madness! Erica is an excellent guide - she is extremely organized and a natural leader. Her professionalism is unmatched - she's the best! Can't wait to do baker with her! Seth is an excellent teacher - I cannot say enough about him in this regard - it is his true calling. Combined with his extensive climbing experience it's an unbeatable combination.

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Megan D.

Best guided climb experience ever!

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Kathleen S.

Erica and Seth were excellent instructors - keeping us entertained while still helping us quickly understand techniques. We had a blast and can't wait to do more trips with Mountain Madness!

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Rafael P.

This was a great adventure and a wonderful educational experience. Ian is an excellent guide, and I would seriously consider booking him in the future for a custom trip. He is a passionate mountaineer and an enthusiastic teacher.

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TRIP INCLUDES

Ground transportation from Seattle to Mount Adams
All meals while on the mountain
Tents
Stoves
Cook kits
Group climbing equipment
Guide services

TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE

Airfare
Transportation within Seattle
Hotel accommodations
Restaurant meals
Gratuities for guides
All personal equipment

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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                                        Drive five hours from Seattle to the trailhead at Bird Creek Meadows 
(5,600 feet). The hike to our spectacular high camp at Sunrise Pass 
(8,350 feet), between the Mazama and Klickitat glaciers, takes 
approximately four hours allowing us plenty of time to establish camp, 
discuss equipment usage and the essentials of glacier travel. We will 
learn basic climbing skills, ice axe usage, self-arrest, and balance 
positioning.
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                                        After an early morning breakfast, we discuss and practice in greater 
detail the essentials of glacier travel, self-arrest, and crevasse 
rescue. You have the opportunity to learn or review all the skills 
necessary to make a safe ascent to the 12,276 foot summit. We will also 
have time to discuss in detail the aspects of the climb necessary for 
safety and efficiency.
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                                        After an alpine start (~2:00 am) and a quick breakfast, we will be up 
and on our way toward the summit. Depending on conditions and the pace 
of the group, it takes five to eight hours to reach the summit. From the
 top, we have stunning views of the morning sunlight rising above 
distant peaks. After descending, we will enjoy the afternoon and relax 
in camp.
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                                        We break camp and head back to the trail head. While the guides drive, 
you will have the chance to rest and to bask in your sense of 
accomplishment after a truly magnificent weekend.
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