Cascades & US peaks · Region
Top guides for Cascades & US peaks, ranked by their reviews in Cascades & US peaks: AAI (American Alpine Institute) (★ 5.0, 14 reviews), Climbing The Seven Summits (★ 5.0, 7 reviews), Mountain Madness (★ 5.0, 1 review). ExpedReview is a specialist review platform for high-altitude mountaineering. Every review is checked by our team before it's published, and guides cannot pay for a better rating.
Ordered by each guide's verified reviews in Cascades & US peaks: the star rating, adjusted so one or two reviews, or only old ones, count for less than many recent ones. Ties go to the guide with more reviews in Cascades & US peaks. ERTI reflects a company's trustworthiness, reputation and ratings across the industry, and more. Out of 5, built from reviews we verify and many other factors. Not a rating for this place.
ERTI 4.93 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 14 reviews in Cascades & US peaks · Last review: Aug 2026
Reviewed for: Mount Baker (12), Mount Shuksan (2)
ERTI 4.90 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 7 reviews in Cascades & US peaks · Last review: Aug 2026
Reviewed for: Mount Baker (7)
ERTI 3.73 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Cascades & US peaks · Last review: Jul 2026
Reviewed for: Mount Shuksan (1)
ERTI 3.54 overall · Unclaimed
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Cascades & US peaks · Last review: Jan 2019
Reviewed for: Mount Shuksan (1)
ERTI 4.39 overall · Unclaimed
Based in United States
★ 3.2 · 2 reviews in Cascades & US peaks · Last review: Jun 2023
Reviewed for: Mount Rainier (1), Forbidden Peak (1)
AAI (American Alpine Institute)
Mount Baker · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
This was an APL 1 mountaineering course. We were a diverse group with varying backgrounds in the outdoors, and the guides did a great job making the material accessible for all. They had a wealth of personal and professional experience and were great teachers. We took a less…
By Todd W.
Climbing The Seven Summits
Mount Baker · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The guides were fantastic! I'll be booking again soon!
By Mick B.
AAI (American Alpine Institute)
Mount Baker · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I took my AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue classes with the American Alpine Institute. My instructor Richard Riquelme was extremely knowledgeable and a great guide. Everything we learned was broken down into an easy to follow progression and I’m excited to learn much more through…
By Max
AAI (American Alpine Institute)
Mount Baker · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Our guide was amazing and all our communication with the company was very well done. Overall, 10/10 experience!
By Nelson G.
AAI (American Alpine Institute)
Mount Baker · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
A lot of fun! Learned to belay and rappel with a little bit of rock climbing the first day. Second day drove out to the trailhead and hiked to Basecamp through beautiful woods on a sunny day, with some crampons footing techniques. Subsequent days before summit attempt was self…
By Joe
AAI (American Alpine Institute)
Mount Baker · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I took Alpinism 1, and my experience was awesome! The guides were extremely knowledgeable and great instructors. Everyone in the group got along really well, and I felt like we had a high-quality learning environment. The guides did a great job of safely managing the risks that…
By Logan H.
Climbing The Seven Summits
Mount Baker · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
As a desert rat, I had never used crampons, ice axe or ropes, so I was a bit anxious about climbing Mt. Baker. Fortunately, my amazing CTSS guides, Ty, Kat and Alex, were incredibly kind, supportive, knowledgeable and patient. Their training and know how made me feel safe and…
By Michael M.
AAI (American Alpine Institute)
Mount Baker · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Our guide, James Pierson, made this climb possible. He had all the necessary skills and a great attitude. I highly recommend him as your guide.
By Joe K.
AAI (American Alpine Institute)
Mount Baker · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Had a great time backpacking for the first time, learning new skills and how to properly and safely camp.
By Verified Reviewer
AAI (American Alpine Institute)
Mount Baker · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The guides are fantastic at both guiding and instructing. I can’t recommend American Alpine Institute enough!
By Mark P.
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