Mount Shuksan
3 Day Private Guided Climb of Mount Shuksan
*Price Based on 2:1 Guide Ratio.
Total Elevation Gain = 6700 Feet, Basic Glacier Travel, Rock Climbing up to Low 5th Class
August 2025
Day 0 - PM Gear Check and Safety Briefing
Day 1 - We hike up through beautiful old-growth forest en route to an alpine wonderland with expansive views of Mount Baker and the North Cascades. We setup camp at the edge of the Sulphide Glacier.
Day 2 - AM - Snow School and Training. PM - Travel 2 hours up the glacier and establish a second camp on the Upper Sulphide Glacier.
Day 3 - We wake up at Midnight and attempt the summit. After only a few hours of glacier travel we transition to an aesthetic rock spine (SE Ridge) which leads directly to the summit. We then safely work our way back down the mountain and all the way back to the Trailhead.
Included:
Breakfasts and dinners while on the mountain
Transportation to the Trailhead for Group Size of 1 or 2 Climbers (Excluding Guide)
Guide Fees (Lead Guide (Seth Timpano) and Assistant Guide(s)) (2:1 ratio or better)
Group Camp Supplies including Tents & Stoves
Group Climbing Equipment including Ropes, Ice Screws, Pickets
Crampons, ice axes and climbing harnesses as needed
National Park Permits, Reservation Fees and Entry Fees
Sun Wolf T-Shirt
Not Included:
Transportation to/from Mount Shuksan for Groups of 3 or More Climbers
Roundtrip Airfare to Washington State
Personal Camping and Climbing Equipment
Ripcord Rescue Insurance (Highly Recommended)
Travel Insurance (Recommended)
Performance Climbing Food from the US - 20 bars/GUs/snacks recommended
Changes to the Schedule Outside the Control of the Expedition
Payment Schedule:
Total Cost = 2125 USD per person for 2 Climbers and 1 Guide
Total Cost = 2250 USD per person for 3 Climbers and 2 Guides
Total Cost = 1975 USD per person for 4 Climbers and 2 Guides
Total Cost = 2700 USD per person for 1 Climber and 1 Guide
500 USD Nonrefundable Deposit due upon booking.
Remaining Balance Due 60 Days prior to the Trip Start Date
Cancellation Policy:
If cancelled between 59-30 days prior to the trip 800 USD is refundable. The remaining balance is non-refundable. There will be no refunds issued if cancelled between 29 -0 days prior to the trip.
NCNP Permit through MM or WMG
3 Day Private Guided Climb of Mount Shuksan
*Price Based on 2:1 Guide Ratio.
Total Elevation Gain = 6700 Feet, Basic Glacier Travel, Rock Climbing up to Low 5th Class
August 2025
Day 0 - PM Gear Check and Safety Briefing
Day 1 - We hike up through beautiful old-growth forest en route to an alpine wonderland with expansive views of Mount Baker and the North Cascades. We setup camp at the edge of the Sulphide Glacier.
Day 2 - AM - Snow School and Training. PM - Travel 2 hours up the glacier and establish a second camp on the Upper Sulphide Glacier.
Day 3 - We wake up at Midnight and attempt the summit. After only a few hours of glacier travel we transition to an aesthetic rock spine (SE Ridge) which leads directly to the summit. We then safely work our way back down the mountain and all the way back to the Trailhead.
Included:
Breakfasts and dinners while on the mountain
Transportation to the Trailhead for Group Size of 1 or 2 Climbers (Excluding Guide)
Guide Fees (Lead Guide (Seth Timpano) and Assistant Guide(s)) (2:1 ratio or better)
Group Camp Supplies including Tents & Stoves
Group Climbing Equipment including Ropes, Ice Screws, Pickets
Crampons, ice axes and climbing harnesses as needed
National Park Permits, Reservation Fees and Entry Fees
Sun Wolf T-Shirt
Not Included:
Transportation to/from Mount Shuksan for Groups of 3 or More Climbers
Roundtrip Airfare to Washington State
Personal Camping and Climbing Equipment
Ripcord Rescue Insurance (Highly Recommended)
Travel Insurance (Recommended)
Performance Climbing Food from the US - 20 bars/GUs/snacks recommended
Changes to the Schedule Outside the Control of the Expedition
Payment Schedule:
Total Cost = 2125 USD per person for 2 Climbers and 1 Guide
Total Cost = 2250 USD per person for 3 Climbers and 2 Guides
Total Cost = 1975 USD per person for 4 Climbers and 2 Guides
Total Cost = 2700 USD per person for 1 Climber and 1 Guide
500 USD Nonrefundable Deposit due upon booking.
Remaining Balance Due 60 Days prior to the Trip Start Date
Cancellation Policy:
If cancelled between 59-30 days prior to the trip 800 USD is refundable. The remaining balance is non-refundable. There will be no refunds issued if cancelled between 29 -0 days prior to the trip.
NCNP Permit through MM or WMG
3 Day Private Guided Climb of Mount Shuksan
*Price Based on 2:1 Guide Ratio.
Total Elevation Gain = 6700 Feet, Basic Glacier Travel, Rock Climbing up to Low 5th Class
August 2025
Day 0 - PM Gear Check and Safety Briefing
Day 1 - We hike up through beautiful old-growth forest en route to an alpine wonderland with expansive views of Mount Baker and the North Cascades. We setup camp at the edge of the Sulphide Glacier.
Day 2 - AM - Snow School and Training. PM - Travel 2 hours up the glacier and establish a second camp on the Upper Sulphide Glacier.
Day 3 - We wake up at Midnight and attempt the summit. After only a few hours of glacier travel we transition to an aesthetic rock spine (SE Ridge) which leads directly to the summit. We then safely work our way back down the mountain and all the way back to the Trailhead.
Included:
Breakfasts and dinners while on the mountain
Transportation to the Trailhead for Group Size of 1 or 2 Climbers (Excluding Guide)
Guide Fees (Lead Guide (Seth Timpano) and Assistant Guide(s)) (2:1 ratio or better)
Group Camp Supplies including Tents & Stoves
Group Climbing Equipment including Ropes, Ice Screws, Pickets
Crampons, ice axes and climbing harnesses as needed
National Park Permits, Reservation Fees and Entry Fees
Sun Wolf T-Shirt
Not Included:
Transportation to/from Mount Shuksan for Groups of 3 or More Climbers
Roundtrip Airfare to Washington State
Personal Camping and Climbing Equipment
Ripcord Rescue Insurance (Highly Recommended)
Travel Insurance (Recommended)
Performance Climbing Food from the US - 20 bars/GUs/snacks recommended
Changes to the Schedule Outside the Control of the Expedition
Payment Schedule:
Total Cost = 2125 USD per person for 2 Climbers and 1 Guide
Total Cost = 2250 USD per person for 3 Climbers and 2 Guides
Total Cost = 1975 USD per person for 4 Climbers and 2 Guides
Total Cost = 2700 USD per person for 1 Climber and 1 Guide
500 USD Nonrefundable Deposit due upon booking.
Remaining Balance Due 60 Days prior to the Trip Start Date
Cancellation Policy:
If cancelled between 59-30 days prior to the trip 800 USD is refundable. The remaining balance is non-refundable. There will be no refunds issued if cancelled between 29 -0 days prior to the trip.
NCNP Permit through MM or WMG
Gear List Mt. Shuksan - Sulphide Glacier
----------Tops---------
Baselayers (1 tshirt + 1 longsleeve, synthetic or wool)
Mid Weight Layer w/Hood
Gore Tex Jacket
Windshirt/Softshell Jacket/Mini Puff (Depends on forecasted temps)
Puffy Down Jacket (Synthetic Preferred)
----------Bottoms----------
Long johns (lightweight, synthetic or wool)
Softshell pants
Gore Tex pants w/side zips (⅞ or Full)
-----------Gloves-----------
1 pair of liner gloves
1 pair of mid weight gloves (leather palm)
1 pair of heavyweight gloves
------------Head------------
Buff
Lightweight wool hat (optional if mid weight layer has hood)
Sunhat
---------Foot---------
Approach/Trail Shoes (Comfy versus Climbing Performance)
Mountaineering/Ice Climbing Boots (Single boot - 3 or 4 season)
2-3 pairs of socks
----------------Climbing Equipment--------------------
Backpack 55-75L
Climbing Helmet
Harness + Belay Device + 2 Lockers + 2 non-lockers (We can provide)
Double length nylon runner (120cm)
Crampons (general mountaineering) (We can provide)
Ice Axe(1 general mountaineering) (We can provide)
Ice Axe bungee leashes (optional)
Trekking Pole(s)
----------------Camp-------------------
2 Water bottles (2 - 2.5L Capacity)
Camera/Phone
Pee Bottle (Optional)
Down Sleeping Bag (10F to +25F will keep you comfortable) w/Stuff Sack
Sleeping Pads (Inflatable and Foam)
Personal Medications
Mini First Aid Kit
Headlamp + Spare Batteries
Cup/Bowl/Spoon
Hand Sanitizer
Sunscreen & Lip Balm w/SPF
Personal Toiletry Kit
Sunglasses (Cat. 3 or Cat. 4)
Goggles (Cat. 2 preferred)