Mt. Baker

Large glaciers, easy approach, beautiful bace camp and many amazing climbing routes. What is there not to like?

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Kulshan, as it was first called.

Is one of the most beautiful of the cascades volcanoes. Battling with Rainier for the worlds snowiest place, its glaciers are the only place in the continental United States that descend below tree-line.

Vertical Feet

Glaciers

Guided Routes

Inches of snow annually

North Side Routes

An easy 3-hour approach to a beautiful camp on the moraine of the Coleman Glacier. These dry campsites and fresh running water provide the start to the North Ridge and Coleman-Deming climbs.

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North Ridge Route

One of the most classic alpine climbs in the country.

This beautiful ridge climbs off the glacier onto patches of steep snow and short sections of rock. After several hundred feet we come to the renowned ice cliff that typically requires one or two pitches of moderate technical ice climbing. Next the routes takes a stunningly clean snow arete up to the mazelike seracs of the summit glacier. There is definetly a reason this route is so popular.

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See Past North Ridge Climbs

North Ridge Mt. Baker – August 27

by Ben | September 3, 2018 | Alpine Climb, Glacier, Guided, Ice Climb, Mt. Baker, North Ridge, Washington | 0 Comments

This climb was a custom program on the North Ridge of Mt. Baker, Washington.

Late season conditions made for an exciting climb with an unusual itinerary. Challenging route finding and around 18 pitches of ice and firm snow lead us to climb in a light alpine style and carry over our gear.

We made camp 1 just below the ridge on the glacier and reached camp 2 at the Colfax saddle after a 13 hour summit push.

Attempting this route this time of year is a challenge but provides a worthy reward if your fit enough to enjoy the bare bones of the glacier toe to summit.

July 11th North Ridge of Baker with RMI

by Ben | July 12, 2018 | Alpine Climb, Glacier, Guided, Ice Climb, Mt. Baker, North Cascades, North Ridge, Washington | 0 Comments

Pleasure climbing with everyone. It's always enjoyable to have a good team and a smooth climb, even if we had to climb a pitch of... 4+ on my rope.... I'd be psyched to climb again in the future with any of you. This climb was part of an RMI climbing program. To...

July 19th North Ridge of Baker

by Ben | July 20, 2017 | Alpine Climb, Guided, Ice Climb, North Ridge, Rainier Mountain Inc, Washington | 0 Comments

Good time guys, good times. Awesome climbing with everyone, way to make it a fun smooth day. Hope we can climb again soon. If anyone want’s higher resolution photos give me a shout. Or if you know there was a photo that didn’t end up here I can take a look and see...

Coleman-Deming and Easton Glacier Routes

Less techincal options to exlpore Mt. Baker.

There routes follow the same itinerary as the north ridge but do not have any technical ice pitches. Suit up for climbing at its finest.

These programs are spectacular ways to get started with glacial mountaineering as you will encounter glaciers as large as on Mt. Rainier but will not have to deal with such hostile weather and objective danger you find 3000-ft higher.

See posts from other Mt. Baker Routes

June 20th – Mt. Baker

by Ben | June 23, 2019 | Alpine Climb, Easton Glacier, Glacier, Guided, Mt. Baker, North Cascades, Washington | 0 Comments

june 20 Mt. Baker Great climb everyone, I'm glad the weather worked out for us and made for a great day on the upper mountain. I would be phyched to work with anyone of you in the future. If anyone has quesitons about future climbing goals feel free to reach...

June 18 – Mt. Baker

by Ben | June 23, 2019 | Alpine Climb, Easton Glacier, Glacier, Guided, North Cascades, Washington | 0 Comments

june 18 Mt. Baker Great climb everyone, I enjoyed it even though we couldnt make it to the summit. I would be phyched to work with anyone of you in the futre. If anyone has quesitons about future climbing goals feel free to reach out. If you want some...

Ten Day Mountaineering – Mt Rainer & Mt Baker

by Ben | June 16, 2019 | Alpine Climb, Coleman-Demming Glacier, Glacier, Guided, Ice Climb, Kautz Glacier Route, Mt. Baker, Rainier, Washington | 0 Comments

10 day mountineering Mt. Baker - Mt. Rainier linkup Great program everyone, way to make ten days harldy feel like work. I would be phyched to work with anyone of you in the futre. If anyone has quesitons about future climbing goals feel free to reach out. ...

Mt. Baker Ski and Climb with RMI Expeditions

by Ben | May 30, 2018 | Backcountry Skiing, Easton Glacier, Glacier, Guided, Mt. Baker, North Cascades, Ski Mountineering, Washington | 0 Comments

Great job everyone. Congrats on making RMI's first ski program on Mt. Baker a success. I had a great time working with everyone. See a photo you like. Give me a shout and I can get you a better resolution copy. This was part of a 3-Day climbing and skiing program...

Nerd Wallet Climb on the Easton Glacier – Mt Baker

by Ben | August 22, 2017 | Alpine Climb, Colorado, Easton Glacier, Featured, Guided, Rainier Mountain Inc, Washington | 0 Comments

Team nerd wallet crushing on the Easton. Fun trip folks, great climbing with all of you. If anyone want’s higher resolution photos give me a shout. Or if you know there was a photo that didn’t end up here I can take a look and see if I can find it. Enjoyed the...

Short section of technical climbing

The ice cliff on the north ridge is the highlight of this route.

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