Summit Adventure Tours — Est. 2011

Wild by day.
Wiser by dusk.

Guided journeys through the Olympic rainforests, North Cascade ridgelines, and the cold emerald coves of Puget Sound.

A Word From our lead guide, Marén Holloway

The Pacific Northwest does not perform for anyone. It simply is — older, wetter, quieter, and more patient than we are. We design trips that meet the landscape on those terms, pairing certified guides with small groups and honest gear. You will earn the view, eat well at the top of it, and come down changed in a way that is hard to name and easy to keep.

Three ways to go out

Per person · All gear included
Nº 01 — Half Day
The Morning Pitch
Four hours, one unforgettable viewpoint.
$89
Per Adventurer
  • Rattlesnake Ledge sunrise hike
  • Guided intro kayak on Lake Union
  • Top-rope climbing at Exit 38
  • All technical gear provided
  • Trail snacks & hot coffee
Nº 02 — Full Day
The Long Light
Sunrise to supper, guide in tow.
$159
Per Adventurer
  • Mount Si summit or Deception Pass
  • Sea kayaking, Deception Pass SP
  • Multi-pitch climbing, Leavenworth
  • Chef-packed trail lunch
  • Transport from Seattle included
Nº 03 — Multi-Day
The Cascade Crossing
Three days, two camps, one horizon.
$449
Per Adventurer
  • Enchantments traverse expedition
  • San Juan Islands paddle & camp
  • North Cascades climbing intensive
  • Backcountry meals & permits
  • Two guides, max six guests

What we actually do out there.

01 — On Foot
Guided Hiking

Old-growth forests, alpine meadows, and ridge walks matched to your pace. Routes range from 3 to 22 miles with full navigation, flora, and geology interpretation by a certified mountain guide.

02 — On Water
Sea & Lake Kayaking

Sit-inside touring kayaks through sheltered coves and open crossings. Wet-exit instruction, tidal briefings, and the occasional harbor seal escort. All paddlers wear PFDs; no prior experience required.

03 — On Rock
Rock Climbing

From first-time top-rope at Exit 38 to multi-pitch granite in Leavenworth and Washington Pass. Bouldering, sport, and trad instruction with AMGA-trained guides and fully inspected protection.

Certifications & Safety

We train for the worst so you can enjoy the best.

Every Summit guide carries active wilderness medical, rescue, and discipline-specific credentials. Our risk protocols are reviewed annually by an independent mountain safety auditor, and our client-to-guide ratio never exceeds six-to-one in the backcountry.

WFR
Wilderness First Responder — all guides, 80 hr
AMGA
American Mountain Guides Association — SPI & Rock Guide
ACA L4
American Canoe Association — Coastal Kayak Instructor
AIARE 2
Avalanche Institute — Advanced Backcountry Travel
LNT
Leave No Trace Master Educator — trip leaders
USCG
Coast Guard permitted outfitter — Puget Sound