Mount Baker Climb Tour from Washington
- Duration72 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Category4WD Tours, DSA non-compliant
Overview
Join us for 3 days of climbing to the summit of one of North America’s most sought after peaks, Mount Baker. We take either the Easton Glacier or Coleman-Demming route with challenging route-finding through icefalls, seracs, and around large crevasses. Before summiting Mount Baker, you will learn fundamental skills necessary for safe glacier travel such as ice axe arrest, the use of crampons, and how to attach to a rope as a member of a rope team.
What's included
Guide Services
Tents
All permits
Stoves/Cook Kits
Group climbing equipment
Backpacking, mountaineering, and general outdoor safety skills
Pre-trip Planning/Information session on packing & gear
PRICE INCLUDES
What's Not included
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Transportation (We will help arrange carpools or transportation can be provided for extra fees)
All Meals, Hot Drinks or Snacks
Gratuities for Guides
Itinerary
Mt. Baker Easton Glacier Route - Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest nnJoin us for 3 days of climbing to the summit of one of North Americau2019s most sought after peaks, Mount Baker. We take either the Easton Glacier or Coleman-Demming route with challenging route-finding through icefalls, seracs, and around large crevasses. Before summiting Mount Baker, you will learn fundamental skills necessary for safe glacier travel such as ice axe arrest, the use of crampons, and how to attach to a rope as a member of a rope team.nnThe Miyar Adventures Mount Baker climb is meant for experienced hikers looking to start mountaineering. Our professional guides will help navigate the route, home to mountain streams, blue glaciers, and vistas spanning to the Puget Sound. This amazing setting will be our classroom as we learn and practice the dou2019s and donu2019ts of alpine travel. In preparation for the trip, guides will help each participant find the elusive balance between packing too much and leaving something critical behind. We will host a gear check at least three days prior to the climb to ensure everyone is prepared. After this trip you will have the skills and experience necessary to participate in intermediate climbs such as a climb of Mt. Shukson, more challenging routes on Mt. Baker, and climbs of other peaks in the Cascades and potentially overseas.nn Skills Covered during the climb: n u2022 Selection of personal equipment and packing for a glacier climb n u2022 Ice axe positions and self-arrest techniques n u2022 Use of crampons n u2022 Walking techniques with and without crampons n u2022 Climbing knots n u2022 Glacier travel skills and rope management n u2022 Navigation and route finding n u2022 Hazard assessment n u2022 Cold weather camping skills n u2022 Leave No Trace nnNote: Depending on weather conditions, we may change the summit day to the second day of the itinerary and sleep-in on the third day for a relaxed hike out. There could be other changes due to bad weather, unsafe route conditions, or for other reasons beyond our control.
Good to know
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.