Trip
Backcountry Ski/Snowboard - Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs
Contacts
Chris Haenisch
Primary Leader
- Sat, Dec 12, 2020
- Foothills Backcountry Skiing Committee
- Backcountry Skiing
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft
- FULL, 3 on waitlist (4 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Artist Point 8AM with packs ready.
If weather cooperates this can be a great intro to the season! Likely elevation gain 4k. Location is also subject to change based on whatever the weather provides. Must have avy gear and some touring experience. Please email me prior to signup and at least let me know that you've read this and include something about your background/experience.
Route/Place
Heliotrope Ridge and Lower Coleman Glacier & Seracs
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USGS Mt Baker
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
Green Trails Mt Baker No. 13 - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Boots, skis/snowboard, poles
- Climbing skins (or other method to travel uphill on snow)
- Avalanche shovel (metal blade)
- Avalanche beacon
- Avalanche probe
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