Mt. Baker 10,781’
The climbing on Mt. Baker is varied from steep glacier ice climbs perfect for the advanced climber to low angle glacier walking perfect for an introduction to glaciated alpinism. This factor combined with large relief of the mountain (nearly 7,000 feet) and relative high elevation (10,781 feet/3,286 meters) makes Mt. Baker an alpinists play ground. First ascent was in 1868 by Edmund Coleman, John Tennant, Thomas Stratton and David Ogilvy. The North Ridge was first climbed in August 1948 by Fred Beckey, Ralph and Dick Widrig and is rated AD, AI2-3, 3700 feet.
Mount Baker also known as Koma Kulshan or simply Kulshan, is an active glaciated volcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc and the North Cascades of Washington, USA. Mt. Baker has the second-most thermally active crater in the range after Mt. Saint Helens. About 31 miles (50 km) due east of the city of Bellingham, Mt. Baker is the youngest volcano in the Mt. Baker volcanic field.
Mt. Baker 3 Day Ascent
- 3:1 Max Guide:Guest Ratio
- 3 Days
- Day – 1: 1/2 day meet at camp site.
- Pack up personal and group gear
- Gear Checks
- Group Dinner (Optional)
- Day – 1: 1/2 day meet at camp site.
- Day 1: Approach to Base Camp
- Glacier Travel Review
- Go to bed early
- Day 2: Summit Day
- Day 3: Pack up Camp and Hike out
- Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from the mountain.
5 Day Mountaineering Course
- 2:1 Max Guide:Guest Ratio
- 5 Days
- Comprehensive Itinerary
- Topics Include:
- Packing and Prep
- Camping in the Alpine
- Roped Glacier Travel
- Crevasse Rescue
- Steep Glacier Ice Climbing
- Setting up Glacier Camps
- Anchoring and Belaying
- Rappelling
- Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from the mountain.
North Ridge Ascent
- One of the best snow and ice climbs in the United States.
- This is a demanding route with prior ice climbing experience necessary.
- Prior Experience with bivys and cary-over routes recommended.
- Climbers will enjoy 3 – 6 pitches of 50 -70 degree ice on their way to the summit.
- Descend the Coleman-Deming route.
- 2:1 Max Guest Guide Ratio.
- 3 & 1/2 days.
Alpine Rock Climbing
Enjoy rock climbing? Ever dream of climbing steep walls or long ridge-lines high above glaciers deep in the mountains? The green creek cirque provides some of the best variety of alpine rock climbs in the region. Most can be done in a single day from a “base-camp” with a couple multi-day objectives possible. You’ll love the rock and position! Booking now!
Private Trips
- 2:1 Max Guest to Guide Ratio
- 2 – 5 Days
- Basecamp Style & Multi-Day Climbs
- Many Options:
- Day Climbs up to 5.10
- Ridge Traverses
- Link-Ups
- Alpine Summits!
5 Day Alpine Rock Course
- 3:1 Max Guest to Guide Ratio
- 5 Days
- Basecamp Style
- Climb with daypacks!
- Topics:
- Packing & Camping
- Glacier Travel
- Managing 3rd & 4th class rock terrain
- Route Finding
- Protection and Anchoring
