Alpine Archives - Cascade Mountain Ascents

Women’s Mountain Mentorship

by cascademtnacnt | Jan 13, 2026 | Alpine

BY: Katie Griffith
Why is Mentorship Important in Climbing?
Have you ever been told to just “go find a mentor” to teach you how to climb? We know we have. For decades, climbing know-how has been passed down through informal, long-term relationships. Mentors are...

Snow Algae

by cascademtnacnt | Aug 8, 2024 | Other

Snow Algae
By Ellie Ryan
Pink snow? Watermelon Snow? Snow Algae? Whatever you choose to call this microscopic organism, if you’ve spent time in the PNW alpine, you’ve likely stumbled across a bloom at one point or another. Snow algae blooms can be spotted throughout...

How to Pack for Mountaineering

by Zack McGill | Apr 24, 2023 | Alpine

How to Pack a Pack for Multi-Day Mountaineering Objectives
By: Zack McGill
Learning how to pack for multi-day mountaineering objectives can seem daunting at first, but have no fear! This resource walks you through a simple pack packing system to ensure you are dialed...