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Mount Baker/Coleman Glacier

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Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Baker/Coleman Glacier

This climb is scheduled as a three day climb to have more time to enjoy our surroundings and time with our climbing friends. Bellingham members are prioritized when selecting the team. Members must have completed all snow portions Day 1: parking to Hogsback camp, Day 2: summit day back to camp, Day 3: camp to parking. Do remember that this climb includes the additional miles (3.8 mi) from the current road closure.

Contacts

Krissy Fagan
Krissy Fagan
Primary Leader
  • Fri, Jun 23, 2023 — Sun, Jun 25, 2023
  • Bellingham Branch
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Basic Glacier Climb, M2G Advanced Glacier Ski
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 19.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 11,100 ft

We will discuss these details via email once the team is selected.

Route/Place

Mount Baker/Coleman Glacier


  • USGS Mt Baker
    Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
    Green Trails Mt Baker No. 13
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Mountain boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots)
  • Crampons
  • An ice axe (not technical ice tools)
  • A sleeping bag rated to +20 degrees or colder
  • A sleeping pad
  • A back pack (40 to 60 liters)
  • Webbing and accessory cords
  • 6 straight gate carabiners
  • 2 locking carabiners
  • Large pear-shaped carabiner
  • Belay device
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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