Baker Summit Climb: 3 Day

This 3 day Mount Baker summit climb travels up either the Easton/Squak Glacier up the South side of the mountain or the Coleman-Deming Route up the West side of the mountain. Participants will gain experience with ice axe and crampons, roped glacier travel, self arrest, and when time permits crevasse rescue.

Ascend one of the classic glacier routes on the iconic volcano Kushan (Mount Baker). Over 3 days we will ascend via the Coleman Deming, Squak, or Easton Glacier Routes to the 10,781' summit. Traveling over complex glaciers is moderately strenuous and beautiful with good views stretching out over the North Cascades and out to the Puget Sound. The steaming Sherman crater gives us a glimpse into this active volcanic vent. Enjoy alpine sunrises and sunsets at the toe of the glacier. Join us this summer for a great climb!  

Maximum group size is limited to 4 people 

Itinerary

Day 1: Gear check in Glacier WA, hike into base camp at either Hogs Back or Sandy Camp, Introduce relevant skills- ice axe and crampon use, self arrest, roped glacier travel.

Day 2: Introduce and practice relevant skills such as ice axe and crampon use, self arrest, roped glacier travel, or summit and descend back to camp

Day 3: Summit and descend back to base camp, and/or hike out to the trailhead. 

Best for

• 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 miles in 4 days

Cancellation Policy

Domestic trips and courses cancelled more than 20 days before the start date will be refunded in full. Cancellations less than 20 days in advance of the start date will be given a refund, minus a $75 processing fee. Cancelling a trip or course in 10 days or less of the start date will not be refunded. International trips have a 60 day cancellation policy.