The North Cascades is part of the massive Cascade Range, extending from British Columbia to northern California. It is defined by a densely vegetated forest floor and rugged rocky terrain protruding above large glaciers below. These exposed rocky arêtes and towers beckon climbers looking for a technical alpine adventure. Routes of all difficulty levels offer adventures for any level alpinist, many experience their first bivy on route and open their eyes to a new style of climbing. Steep snow, extensive crevasse navigation, and big days in the mountains defines the technical alpine snow and ice climbing in the North Cascades. Many routes in the North Cascades combine steep snow and glacier travel with alpine rock climbing, the best of both worlds, so your climb is a full-value alpine experience.