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Skyline Divide

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Day Hike - Skyline Divide

Spectacular views of the North Cascades and Mt. Baker.

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Chuck Gustafson
Chuck Gustafson
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft

Meet at 7:30 a.m. in Bellingham to consolidate carpools. Get off I5 at Exit 255. Turn right or east on the Mt. Baker Hwy. (542). Turn left at the first light into Sunset Square. Turn right again and park east of Skagit Bank.

July 15, Sat. – Skyline Divide., (GT #13, Mt. Baker). 9 mi. and 2,500’ elev. gain. Pace will be moderate with breaks for views and snacks. A treat to share is always welcome. Hint, the leader likes cookies. Party limit is 8. Meet at 7:30 a.m. in Bellingham to consolidate carpools. Get off I5 at Exit 255. Turn right or east on the Mt. Baker Hwy. (542). Turn left at the first light into Sunset Square. Turn right again and park east of Skagit Bank. Leader Chuck Gustafson, 360-766-4045 (landline). Please no calls after 7:00 p.m. and NO texts.

 

 

 

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Skyline Divide

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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
  11. Boots required.  No trail shoes.
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