Explore the climb
Mt. Shuksan: Sulphide Glacier
Duration
3-Days
Elevation
9,134FT
Skill Level
Intermediate
North Cascades / Washington
The Sulphide Glacier route climbs Mt. Shuksan’s broad southwest slopes, combining glacier travel and a rock ridge climb to reach the most photographed peak in the Cascade range. Mt. Shuksan is situated just beside the glaciated flanks of Mt. Baker, and climbers are rewarded with majestic views of the mountain from the summit.
Explore the climb
Mt. Shuksan: Sulphide Glacier
Duration
3-Days
Elevation
9,134FT
Skill Level
Intermediate
North Cascades / Washington
The Sulphide Glacier route climbs Mt. Shuksan’s broad southwest slopes, combining glacier travel and a rock ridge climb to reach the most photographed peak in the Cascade range. Mt. Shuksan is situated just beside the glaciated flanks of Mt. Baker, and climbers are rewarded with majestic views of the mountain from the summit.
Explore the climb
Mt. Shuksan: Sulphide Glacier
Duration
3-Days
Elevation
9,134FT
Skill Level
Intermediate
North Cascades / Washington
The Sulphide Glacier route climbs Mt. Shuksan’s broad southwest slopes, combining glacier travel and a rock ridge climb to reach the most photographed peak in the Cascade range. Mt. Shuksan is situated just beside the glaciated flanks of Mt. Baker, and climbers are rewarded with majestic views of the mountain from the summit.
Mt. Shuksan: Sulphide Glacier
Duration
3-Days
Elevation
9,134FT
Skill Level
Intermediate
The Sulphide Glacier route on Mt. Shuksan is a true North Cascades classic, offering moderate climbing in a spectacular alpine setting. Over 3 days, you’ll travel across the sprawling Sulphide Glacier, camp high in the North Cascades, and ascend to one of the most dramatic summits in the range. The final rock ridge or gully scramble (conditions dependent) to the summit pyramid provide a fun and rewarding finish, with views of Mt. Baker the whole way. This climb is ideal for both newer mountaineers and seasoned climbers seeking a scenic and educational glacier adventure.
Mt. Shuksan: Sulphide Glacier
Duration
3-Days
Elevation
9,134FT
Skill Level
Intermediate
The Sulphide Glacier route on Mt. Shuksan is a true North Cascades classic, offering moderate climbing in a spectacular alpine setting. Over 3 days, you’ll travel across the sprawling Sulphide Glacier, camp high in the North Cascades, and ascend to one of the most dramatic summits in the range. The final rock ridge or gully scramble (conditions dependent) to the summit pyramid provide a fun and rewarding finish, with views of Mt. Baker the whole way. This climb is ideal for both newer mountaineers and seasoned climbers seeking a scenic and educational glacier adventure.
Mt. Shuksan: Sulphide Glacier
Duration
3-Days
Elevation
9,134FT
Skill Level
Intermediate
The Sulphide Glacier route on Mt. Shuksan is a true North Cascades classic, offering moderate climbing in a spectacular alpine setting. Over 3 days, you’ll travel across the sprawling Sulphide Glacier, camp high in the North Cascades, and ascend to one of the most dramatic summits in the range. The final rock ridge or gully scramble (conditions dependent) to the summit pyramid provide a fun and rewarding finish, with views of Mt. Baker the whole way. This climb is ideal for both newer mountaineers and seasoned climbers seeking a scenic and educational glacier adventure.
Overview
What your adventure involves
What your Adventure involves
details
Everything you need to know before you go
If you need to rent crampons, ice axe, harness, or helmet, you can let us know when you book!
Included
Dinners & Breakfast
Tents
ropes
Cooking Gear
Expert Guides
NOT Included
Lunch/Snacks
Transportation
Personal Gear/Clothing
Preparation
Fitness
Climbers should be in good physical condition and able to hike for several hours while carrying a 35–45 lb pack. Training with uphill hikes, stair climbs, or weighted walks helps build endurance for the ascent to camp and summit. A basic understanding of and fitness for rock climbing is also helpful on the summit pyramid. Visiting your local climbing gym a number of times before getting to the mountain can prove quite helpful.
Climbers should be in good physical condition and able to hike for several hours while carrying a 35–45 lb pack. Training with uphill hikes, stair climbs, or weighted walks helps build endurance for the ascent to camp and summit. A basic understanding of and fitness for rock climbing is also helpful on the summit pyramid. Visiting your local climbing gym a number of times before getting to the mountain can prove quite helpful.
techincal
No prior mountaineering experience is required; guides teach all necessary glacier travel techniques, including crampon and ice axe use and rope team movement.
No prior mountaineering experience is required; guides teach all necessary glacier travel techniques, including crampon and ice axe use and rope team movement.
Altitude
At 9,134 ft, some may feel mild altitude effects like shortness of breath or fatigue. A night at high camp and steady pacing help the body adjust.
At 9,134 ft, some may feel mild altitude effects like shortness of breath or fatigue. A night at high camp and steady pacing help the body adjust.
Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
FAQ's
FAQ's
Do I need prior mountaineering experience?
While not absoltuely necesary some level of snow travel is recomended. We will teach all the critical mounaineering safety skills but having a base level of expereince moving on snow and rock is encouraged.
How heavy is my pack?
Plan for 30–40 lb including personal gear, shared group items, water, and food to camp.
What boots do I need?
Mountaineering boots (half to full shank) compatible with crampons (typically semi-automatic). We’ll send a gear list and rental options if needed.
What if the weather turns?
Safety first. Guides may adjust route, timing, or turn around. A summit is never guaranteed; a great experience is.
Can I rent technical gear?
Yes—crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet are available. Request during booking.
How tough is summit day?
Expect 8–12+ hours round-trip from camp with steady pacing, breaks, glacier travel at moderate angles, and a rock ridge climb for the final 600 feet. Earlier in the season we can forgo the ridge and access the summit via a steep snow gully.
Do I need prior mountaineering experience?
While not absoltuely necesary some level of snow travel is recomended. We will teach all the critical mounaineering safety skills but having a base level of expereince moving on snow and rock is encouraged.
How heavy is my pack?
Plan for 30–40 lb including personal gear, shared group items, water, and food to camp.
What boots do I need?
Mountaineering boots (half to full shank) compatible with crampons (typically semi-automatic). We’ll send a gear list and rental options if needed.
What if the weather turns?
Safety first. Guides may adjust route, timing, or turn around. A summit is never guaranteed; a great experience is.
Can I rent technical gear?
Yes—crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet are available. Request during booking.
How tough is summit day?
Expect 8–12+ hours round-trip from camp with steady pacing, breaks, glacier travel at moderate angles, and a rock ridge climb for the final 600 feet. Earlier in the season we can forgo the ridge and access the summit via a steep snow gully.
Do I need prior mountaineering experience?
While not absoltuely necesary some level of snow travel is recomended. We will teach all the critical mounaineering safety skills but having a base level of expereince moving on snow and rock is encouraged.
How heavy is my pack?
Plan for 30–40 lb including personal gear, shared group items, water, and food to camp.
What boots do I need?
Mountaineering boots (half to full shank) compatible with crampons (typically semi-automatic). We’ll send a gear list and rental options if needed.
What if the weather turns?
Safety first. Guides may adjust route, timing, or turn around. A summit is never guaranteed; a great experience is.
Can I rent technical gear?
Yes—crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet are available. Request during booking.
How tough is summit day?
Expect 8–12+ hours round-trip from camp with steady pacing, breaks, glacier travel at moderate angles, and a rock ridge climb for the final 600 feet. Earlier in the season we can forgo the ridge and access the summit via a steep snow gully.
Gear List
Gear List
Gear required to bring up on the mountain given the conditions may vary trip to trip. Your guide will help you decide what gear to bring or leave behind during the gear-check. If you need to rent crampons, ice axe, harness, or helmet, you can let us know when you book!
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