@indigoalpine

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Indigo Alpine Guides operates technical climbing and mountaineering expeditions across North American destinations including the North Cascades, Red Rocks, and Wallowas, with select international programs in locations like the Bugaboos. Their year-round calendar encompasses alpine rock climbing, ice climbing, ski mountaineering, and foundational skills courses ranging from single-day outings to multi-day traverses. The guide service maintains permits and operating agreements with various National Forests and Parks across their service regions. The company's specialized LGBTQIA2S+ programs feature queer-guided backpacking trips designed to build technical skills in backcountry settings. These dedicated programs run parallel to their standard course offerings, creating additional entry points for underrepresented groups in mountain sports. The curriculum covers wilderness navigation, camp craft, and alpine travel techniques while fostering peer connections. Indigo Alpine Guides' instruction model integrates skills progression across disciplines including rock climbing, glacier travel, and winter mountaineering. Their guide staff holds certifications through established organizations like the American Mountain Guides Association. The service maintains partnerships with regional outdoor organizations and land management agencies throughout their operating areas.