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Sherman Peak/Squak Glacier (Mount Baker)

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Basic Glacier Climb - Sherman Peak/Squak Glacier (Mount Baker)

1 day climb from camp as part of 3 day WMCR Experience Trip #2 scheduled on the Mt Baker Recreation Area. This is only for people already signed up for the WMCR ET#2 on 6/7/24-6/9/24.

Contacts

Sonja Serwold
Sonja Serwold
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Jun 9, 2024
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Basic Glacier Climb, M2G Advanced Glacier Ski
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 13.4 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 6,800 ft

High Camp at Easton Flats

1 day climb from high camp north of Baker Pass. Day 3 of 3 day WMCR Experience Trip #2 scheduled on the Mt Baker Recreation Area. Plan is to break camp after summiting Sherman and return to cars at Park Butte TH.

Route/Place

Sherman Peak/Squak Glacier (Mount Baker)

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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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