Mount Baker Summit Climb
3-Day Mount Baker Summit Climb
Join us for a fun filled 3-day summit climb of Mount Baker, choosing between the Easton/Squak Glacier route on the south side or the Coleman-Deming route on the west side. This adventure offers stunning views, challenging glacier travel, and invaluable mountaineering skills.
Glacier Routes
Ascend one of the classic glacier routes to the 10,781' summit of Mount Baker (Kushan):
- Coleman-Deming Glacier Route
- Squak Glacier Route
- Easton Glacier Route
Highlights
- Alpine Sunrises and Sunsets: Enjoy breathtaking views at the glacier's edge overlooking the Puget Sound, Salish Sea, San Juan Islands and the urban centers of Vancouver BC.
- Steaming Sherman Crater: Witness an active volcanic vent.
- Comprehensive Mountaineering School: Gain skills that match the summit objective.
- Prices: Based on a minimum of 2 participants
- Private Trips: Available for custom dates
Participants will gain hands-on experience with:
- Ice Axe and Crampons: Learn and practice essential techniques such as cross over, duck step, and inbalance steps.
- Roped Glacier Travel: Navigate glacial terrain with appropriate rope tension and spacing
- Self-Arrest Techniques: Master critical safety skills for roped glacier travel in the event of a crevasse fall.
- Crevasse Rescue: When time permits, practice essential rescue techniques.
- Those who have hiking and backpacking experience
- Can carry a multi day backpack over rocky uneven trails
- Want to gain experience in heavily glaciated terrain
- The fitness to climb 7,200' over 14 round trip miles in 4 days
- Maximum Group Size: Limited to 4 people per guide for personalized instruction.
- Fitness Level: Ability to climb 7,200' over 14 round trip miles in 3 days.
- Experience: Suitable for those with hiking and backpacking experience, capable of carrying a multi-day backpack over rocky, uneven trails.
Day 1:
- Gear check in Glacier, WA.
- Hike to base camp at Hogs Back or Sandy Camp.
- Introduction to essential skills: ice axe and crampon use, self-arrest, and roped glacier travel.
Day 2:
- Practice and refine skills mountaineering skills.
- Optional summit attempt and return to camp.
Day 3:
- Summit attempt (if not done on Day 2) and descend to base camp.
- Hike out to the trailhead.
Book Your Mount Baker Climb Today!
Experience the beauty and challenge of Mount Baker. Secure your spot for an unforgettable alpine adventure this summer.
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Previous mountaineering experience is helpful but not required. This guided Mount Baker climb is best for people with hiking and backpacking experience who are fit enough to carry a multi-day pack and learn glacier travel skills.
Guided trips may use the Coleman-Deming, Squak, or Easton Glacier routes. Your guide chooses the best route based on weather, glacier conditions, access, group ability, and overall safety.
You should be prepared for a multi-day climb with a heavy pack, rocky trail travel, glacier travel, and roughly 7,200 feet of elevation gain over approximately 14 round-trip miles.
Participants practice crampon and ice axe movement, self-arrest, roped glacier travel, route pacing, basic glacier hazard awareness, and summit-day efficiency while working toward the Mount Baker summit.
You will need mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, glacier travel gear, appropriate layers, camping equipment, food, water capacity, and sun protection. A final gear list is provided before the climb.
Gear list
Gear list
Gear required varies trip to trip. Your guide helps you decide what to bring or leave during the gear check. Need to rent crampons, ice axe, harness, or helmet? Let us know when you book.
Cancellation
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