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Day Hike - Ptarmigan Ridge

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Day Hike - Ptarmigan Ridge

Fall colors hike the day after (optional) work party at Baker Lodge

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COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.

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Shawn Awan
Shawn Awan
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft

Mountaineers Baker Lodge

Social pace hike with plenty of breaks to take in and capture views. For a fresh start, stay at Mountaineers Baker Lodge the night before (complimentary for weekend work party registered volunteers). Link to Baker Lodge: https://www.mountaineers.org/about/locations-reservations/baker-lodge

Check out hike and trip report courtesy of WTA.org: http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/ptarmigan-ridge,

Google Map to the trail: https://goo.gl/maps/DVRLWKS9A2L2

Route/Place

Ptarmigan Ridge


  • Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13S
    Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
    Green Trails Mt Baker No. 13
    USGS Shuksan Arm
    USGS Mt Baker
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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