2025 Alpine Ascents Foundation Fundraising Climb on Mt. Baker

August 12-14, 2025

Led by world-renowned guide Jangbu Sherpa!

For nearly 25 years the Alpine Ascents Foundation has dedicated itself to providing education and resources to families in Nepal. Our key initiative, the Sherpa Education Fund, originated from the families who came to us seeking an education for their children. It is the hope that, through education, these students will enhance their communities by sharing knowledge and generating resources in the future. The Sherpa Education Fund currently supports tuition, room, and board for 55 children in the Khumbu Valley and Kathmandu.

Our goal for our 7th annual fundraising climb is to give the gift of life-changing education to more children. It costs roughly $2,000 to fully fund the education of one student for a year. Accordingly, the minimum donation for this climb is $2,000, with 100% of the climb proceeds going directly to the Sherpa Education Fund.

Additionally, Alpine Ascents International will match climber donations up to a total of $20,000. For those of you who aren’t drawn to this climb but still want to support the cause, your donations will also be matched by Alpine Ascents. Double your impact! As an added benefit, all climb fees and donations are tax deductible. Every participant that registers for this climb will not only be embarking on an adventure up a glaciated volcano, but will also fund the education of one student for an entire year.

ABOUT THE CLIMB

The quintessential glaciated Cascades peak, Mount Baker, originally named Koma Kulshan or simply Kulshan, provides a fantastic climbing experience for both the novice and developed mountaineer alike. The three day climb teaches the basics of mountaineering, including self-arrest skills, glacier travel, and basic rope techniques while aiming to summit the highest peak in the North Cascades. With a 3:1 climber-to-guide ratio, we offer personal and hands-on training with our world-class guide team. 

CLIMB DETAILS

Climb Date: August 12 - 14, 2025

Cost: $2,000.00 (The amount to fully fund one students education for a year)

Alpine Ascents International will match donations up to a total of $20,000 for this trip. Your climb fees and all further donations are also tax deductible! 

Itinerary: This climb will follow the Mount Baker Itinerary

To sign up: Register for the climb HERE

Questions to: Gordon Janow (gjanow@alpineascents.com) 206-378-1927 or Dané Burleson (info@sherpaedfund.org)

Lead Guide: Jangbu Sherpa