AWC x NEM North Cascades

Sarah, Cait and The Alpine Women Collective are going to the North Cascades this summer! Spend 5 days exploring this remote and remarkable wilderness while camping and hiking in Northern Washington.

Join Sarah, Cait and AWC for an unforgettable adventure.

Book August 4-8, 2018

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CLIMB DETAILS

Price: $1299 Per Person
Flights can be arranged for additional fee.
Length: 5 days
Guide-to-Client Ratio: 1:5
Difficulty: Intermediate
When: August 4-8, 2018
Type: Day Hike and Camping

INCLUDED

Transportation once in Washington
Lodging in Seattle (double occupancy)
Campground Fees
Guide Fees
Tents and Stoves (as needed)
Emergency First Aid Kits

NOT INCLUDED

Flights available for $500.
Gratuities
Meals

RENTAL GEAR

Most of the required equipment [listed below] is available for rent from our affiliate mtnGEAR. AWC hikers will receive an exclusive discount of 20% discount on all rental equipment and clothing.

Courtesy of Ally Schmaling

August 4: Arrival into Seattle, WA. Welcome reception at Two Beers Brewing in Seattle. Enjoy a good nights rest at the hotel.

August 5: Today, we will begin preparations and enjoy our first hike. During the 3 hour drive to the campground in North Cascades National Park, we will stop for groceries. Arriving by 1pm we will set up camp and embark on a short evening hike.

August 6: Hike to Hidden Lake Lookout Trail which is 8 miles RT (out and back). A beautiful start through the forest, the trail soon opens up to sprawling meadows. After several switchbacks, the trail breaks into the alpine, climbing steadily to a pass where we will enjoy our first views of Hidden Lake. A short, steep climb brings us to the spectacular lookout complete with a cabin and million dollar views.

August 7: Sightseeing day reserved for exploring the sights and sounds of North Cascades National Park including Diablo Lake.

August 8: We will begin the drive back to Seattle and say our goodbyes. Afternoon flights can be booked.

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General Policies

GENERAL POLICIES

NEMs Adventure itineraries are subject to change or be adjusted based on a number of factors. These include, but are not limited to, route conditions, weather, terrain, group dynamics and many other factors. NEM has complete discretion to change plans to accommodate any of these or other factors, including the discretion to change program schedule or itinerary, and change guides or staff, as necessary for the proper and safe conduct of the program. We reserve the right to cancel any program due to inadequate signups, weather or route conditions. In such a case, an NEM credit for the full value is given; however, NEM cannot be responsible for any additional expenses incurred in preparing for the program (i.e., airline tickets, equipment purchase or rental, hotel reservations). NEM reserves the right to dismiss the Participant from a trip at any time if NEM determines, in its sole discretion, that the Participant is not physically, technically, or psychologically prepared for or capable of participating in the program. This includes being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

SUMMIT ATTEMPT

Northeast Mountaineering cannot guarantee that you will reach the summit or complete the objective you have signed up for. Weather, route conditions, your own abilities or the abilities of others may create circumstances that make an ascent unsafe, and you or your entire party will have to turn around without reaching the summit. Your program fee entitles you to one mountain experience on your specified dates.

MINIMUM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Most of our programs do not have a minimum enrollment. If you are the only one registered, it will likely become a private outing. For our Waterfall Rappelling adventure, we must have at least 50% enrollment (3 people) to run the adventure. In the event of low-enrollment, we will reschedule your adventure to another date. If another date cannot be accommodated, you will receive an NEM credit.

Safety First

RISK MANAGEMENT

Safety is NEM’s number one priority. Our guides manage significant hazards inherent in the mountains but they cannot eliminate them. NEM guides draw from their wealth of experience and training to make sound decisions that maximize your experience without compromising the necessary margin of safety. Please clearly understand that mountaineering and all other mountain adventures are inherently hazardous sports. You are choosing to engage in an activity in which participants have been injured and killed. While those accidents are indeed infrequent, they may occur at any time and be out of our control. We ask that participants acknowledge the risk and hazards of these sports, and make their own choices about whether or not to engage in these activities.

Payments

NEW ENGLAND ADVENTURES

Payment in full is due at the time of booking. Payments may be made via MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or check.

BEYOND NEW ENGLAND INCLUDING MOUNT RAINIER

A non-refundable deposit of $200 per person secures your reservation but may vary - please check your specific adventure. Payments may be made via MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or check. Final payment is due 1 month [30 days] before departure. For your convenience, we can work out a monthly payment plan.

INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION FOR NEW ENGLAND PROGRAMS

Up to 30 days before your adventure: Full Refund will be issued 29 days - 72 hours before your adventure: Full Refund in the form of NEM credit Within 72 hours of your adventure: No refund will be issued* In the event that you have a positive COVID-19 test and need to cancel within 72 hours, you will be issued an NEM credit for your adventure.

CANCELLATION FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS & OUTSIDE OF NEW ENGLAND

Up to 90 days before your adventure: Full Refund will be issued 89 days - 30 days before your adventure: Participant will be responsible for paying 50% of the total balance. If the balance is paid in full, participant will receive a 50% refund in the form of NEM credit. Within 30 days of your adventure: No refund will be issued and participant will be responsible for paying the full balance.* *Travel Insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment. If NEM cancels your adventure due to weather or another unforeseen reason, you will receive an NEM credit.

CHANGE OF DATE

Date changes are subject to availability. Date changes may be requested at anytime up to 7 days prior to your adventure without incurring a date change fee. Date changes may be requested between 7 and 3 days prior to your departure date for a $25 fee per person. There are no date changes allowed within 72 hours before your adventure.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

In the event your guide or a fellow NEM guide or staff has reason to believe they have been exposed to COVID-19 or they are otherwise feeling unwell they will attempt to get a COVID test in time for your adventure or course. In the event of a positive test or the absence of results, your course or adventure will be rescheduled or you can opt for an NEM credit to use at your discretion. Refunds for travel, lodging or other costs associated with your adventure will not be refunded or reimbursed.

AWC x NEM North Cascades