Summer Solstice Ski & Splitboard Mountaineering: 4 Day

Experience an Epic 4-Day Ski Mountaineering Adventure on Mount Baker

Join us on an unforgettable 4-day, 3-night adventure, exploring the glaciated peaks of Mount Baker during our summer ski camp during the longest days of the year. With 16 hours of daylight we have ample time to complete an entire ski mountaineering seminar culminating with our main objective to summit Mount Baker/ Kulshan. Ample time allows us to also climb and ski nearby peaks like Colfax and Mount Sherman.

Basecamp Style Adventure

Spend 3 nights in a basecamp style setting on the Coleman, Squak, or Easton Glaciers, allowing for daily glacier ski runs and skill-building sessions. Participants will master the essential skills needed to safely ascend and descend the glaciated peaks of the North Cascades. On summit day, we time our departure to ensure the best snow quality for the descent. Routes are moderately angled, around 35 degrees, with options including the Coleman-Deming, Squak, or Boulder Glacier Routes.

With the goal of climbing and skiing Mount Baker (Kulshan) to the summit each participant will recieve a Ski Mountaineering School Course. This means the learning outcomes match the objective and skills taught.

Learning Outcomes

Comprehensive Ski Mountaineering School Course

Our course is designed to equip experienced skiers and splitboarders with the skills to summit and ski glaciated peaks like Mount Baker (Kulshan). The learning outcomes align with the summit and ski objectives and include:

• Glacier travel on a rope team- managing the rope while skinning
• Self-arrest techniques- roped and unroped with an ice axe
• Advanced skinning abilities- variable snow conditions
• Crevasse rescue practice- Hauling, Ascend a rope, go into a real crevasse!
• Winter camping proficiency- Tent platforms, procure water, strategies to sty warm and dry
• Belayed skiing and rappelling- for steep terrain, firm conditions, or with exposure

Best for

Ideal Participants

This course is best for those with a strong intermediate or higher ski ability on slopes up to 35 degrees, capable of skiing or riding with a backpack, and comfortable with skinning in variable snow conditions of powder, firm, slick, and wind buffed. Participants should have moderate or above fitness levels, able to ascend 4,000 vertical feet over 4 miles in a full day and a total of 7,200 feet over 12 miles throughout the  4 day course.

• Strong Intermediate or higher ski ability
• Ability to ski or ride with a backpack
• Comfortable skinning in variable snow conditions
• Moderate or above fitness (ascend 4,700 vertical feet over 4 miles in a full day)
• Ascend a total of 7,200' of vertical over 12 miles and 4 days 

Join Us for an Unforgettable Journey at GEX Summer Ski Camp

Ready to explore and ski the glaciated peaks of Mount Baker and the North Cascades. Want to learn how to elevate your ski mountaineering skills? Book your spot today and experience the thrill of skiing one of the most stunning locations in the North Cascades!

Cancellation Policy

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