Gaiters, crampons, avalanche beacon, probe, shovel, and ice ax are all crucial tools for any mountaineer.
Going out in more experienced groups helps provide necessary safety and mentorship as you grow your climbing skills.
The views you earn when off trail in the mountains is unbeatable.
Practice self-arresting and snow climbing on mellow slopes below 30 degrees before tackling bigger objectives.
Mountaineering and alpine climbing are incredibly rewarding for the soul, once you get over the speed bump of your ego!
Shane Kucera
Photo Date: 
08/24/2013
Mount Adams, South Climb: Sunset from Lunch Counter.
Josh Lupkin
Photo Date: 
05/19/2012
View up toward Mount Shasta's summit (14,179').
Andrew Stohner
Photo Date: 
07/21/2012
Contributor Josh Lupkin cleaning up the rope at the top of the Old Chute on Mt Hood.
rini sugianto
Photo Date: 
07/26/2014
An early start on the Mount Whitney Trail.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date: 
09/21/2011
Climbers looking toward Mount Adams (12,280') from Mt St Helens' crater rim.
Shane Kucera
Photo Date: 
12/16/2011
Looking up the Hogsback on Mount Hood.
Michael Sawiel
Photo Date: 
08/16/2014
Looking at North Sister (10,085') from the summit of Middle Sister.
Josh Lupkin
Photo Date: 
05/19/2012
Summit of Mount Shasta.