Baker and Rainier from the air

The scale of these mountains as perceived from commercial aviation's 30k-foot perspective captivates the mountaineer's imagination!

Mount Rainier 

Mount Baker

Tendon Ambition 8.5

We've been searching for the perfect light-duty alpine rope:
A mid-sized bi-color.

Tendon Ambition 8.5

We were introduced to this brand on a recent trip to Stockholm.  Tendon's Ambition 8.5 half rope might save alpinists valuable energy when compared to packing the weight of a 9-10+ diameter rope.  We would consider use as a single rope on mild alpine rock and glacial travel where a fall is possible, although unlikely.  This rope appeals to the ideals of those who wish to carry one rope when mountaineering:

• bi-color
• lightweight
• water/abrasion resistant
• longer rappels (vs glacial short-ropes)

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contact: The Cascade Alpinist

Eye on the Judge

Someday, we'll make a long weekend out of Mount Judge Howay.

Golden Ears

We took advantage with a late-season, late-start, overnight alpine summit.