By participating in a Baker, Rainier, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, or Volcanoes of Mexico climb, you will experience an opportunity to climb with premier guide service, Alpine Ascents International (AAI). AAI’s mission is to offer climbers of all ability levels the opportunity to achieve personal goals through challenging, safe, and enjoyable expeditions. AAI’s climbing and training techniques were originally put to the test on the glaciers of Mt. Everest. It was there that AAI’s success and reputation began. Today, AAI leads expeditions to more than 25 peaks around the world. AAI’s safety record stands as the finest in the guiding industry. Leading cohesive groups is fundamental to their philosophy. As a Climb to Fight Breast Cancer team member, AAI will guide you and teach you the mountaineering fundamentals you need to have a successful and fun climb.

Over the past 21 years, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) has become recognized as the premier guide service for Cascades peaks in Oregon and Southern Washington. PP&R’s approach is to provide clients with state-of-the-art instruction, the most experienced professional guides, the best equipment, and well-designed climbing itineraries so they can reach their own personal climbing goals. PP&R believes mountain climbing in the Northwest is first and foremost an exhilarating wilderness experience. Their guides are some of the most conservative in the business and the safety of their clients is always the highest priority. Even if you don’t currently consider yourself to be a “mountain climber,” PP&R will thoroughly prepare you to have a safe and enjoyable Climb to Fight Breast Cancer experience.