Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Baker/Easton Glacier

A 2 day climb of the Easton glacier route.

Difficulty: Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Basic Glacier Climb, M3G Expert Glacier Ski
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 14.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 7,500 ft

Meeting place and time

Meet at the trailhead and plan to be hiking at 11am.

Route/Place

Recommended Maps:
USGS Mt Baker
Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
USGS Baker Pass
See full route/place details.

Roster

Required Equipment

Mountaineers requirement in response to Covid-19: Face covering, hand sanitizer
The following is a general template. Use your best judgment for specifics.
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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