How Do You Like To Hike?

I have read about the options of starting out with basic learning of climbing techniques combined with hiking and learning ways to rappels into moving water. technical intro to canyoneering in the Cascades.

Few schools for just guided traveling were recommended depending on the ares you are interested with, mountain madness, Alpine Traveling services, but the question should always be, what are your needs.

Are you a beginner? Are you sure of your capability to go climbing on your own? or maybe you want to be guided with the climbing techniques and the conditions of a area that is new to you.

Too much self confidence can be a obstacle in learning and on occasion especially if you are in a whole new area it is best to have a guide, this can be a fun way to introduce a friend or a life partner to the adventure as well.

I personally like to start with the best guides I can find but if I know a cliff there is nothing like going with a partner and looking at the world from the peak.