Despite their vast experience, RMI Guides still remember their own first steps into the mountains, and enjoy helping other climbers reach new heights. Such qualities may only be found in people at the top of their profession. They possess the compassion, enthusiasm and ability to empower others and inspire them forward. Our guides are celebrated teachers and trainers, known for their leadership as well as their character. Years of expedition guiding and alpine climbing around the world have built a core of consummate professional guides. RMI Guides participated in some of America’s first ventures into the far reaches of the Himalaya. The Mountain Guides at RMI have a reputation as top guides in the United States. Give us a call if you are undecided regarding your skills. A full day of climbing instruction and review are included in the itinerary. While previous rock climbing experience is not required some climbers have found it helpful.

Climbers should be comfortable on 45 degree snow and ice slopes and climbing on exposed ridges. This is an intermediate level program for climbers in great physical condition with knowledge of mountaineering techniques and previous climbing experience. We lead the West Ridge at a 2 to 1 climber to guide ratio ensuring that you receive a high degree of hands-on instruction prior to the climb and also have a small, efficient rope team during the summit ascent. The West Ridge of Forbidden is a true alpinist's classic.Ī day of climbing instruction and review are included in the itinerary and may include an ascent of an easier local objective such as Sharkfin Tower or Sahale Peak. At the top of the couloir we cache our glacier gear and don rock shoes for the enjoyable 5.0 to 5.6 rock climbing along the exposed crest to the summit. The route consists of climbing a small glacier below the South Face and then low 5th class rock and 40- to 50- degree snow and ice in the West Ridge Couloir.

Located in the heart of the North Cascade National Park, Forbidden rises to a height of 8,630 feet. The route features impressive views of surrounding Cascade peaks like the spectacular North Face of Johannesberg, the Quien Sabe Glacier on Sahale Peak, as well as the airy view down the North side of Forbidden to the remote Moraine Lake. Renowned for its exciting and classic terrain, the West Ridge of Forbidden is a tremendously rewarding climb that has earned its place as one of the 'Fifty Classic Climbs in North America'. Explore something new with our Adventure Finder.

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