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Mount Baker/Easton Glacier

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Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Baker/Easton Glacier

This climb will follow Kitsap's Basic Climbing Snow 2 FT. The climb is limited to 2017 Kitsap Basic Course students.

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Ralph Wessels
Ralph Wessels
Primary Leader
  • Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Basic Glacier Climb
  • For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
  • Mileage: 14.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 7,500 ft

Start will be from Kitsap Snow 2 camp site. Time will be determined on 28 May, but expect an alpine start.

Carpooling encouraged

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Phil Chebuhar is the mentored lead for this climb.  Please direct any inquiries to him.  

Almost sixteen hours of daylight will give us plenty of time for this one. The moon will be a waxing 1st quarter, but won't give us any help.

We'll start from High Camp on the Railroad Grade the morning after completing the Crevasse Rescue field trip, make an early summit, and be down in time for ice cream on Monday!

As with most glacier climbs, this will be weather and avalanche dependent. Everyone needs to know the forecasted weather, so keep informed:

http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Baker/forecasts/2500

https://www.nwac.us/avalanche-forecast/current/cascade-west-north-baker/

Only 2017 Kitsap Basic students at this point. Other students might considered at a later date. All students must have successfully completed Crevasse Rescue field trip. Preference given to students who complete their Crevasse Rescue evaluation on ice or snow. 

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Route/Place

Mount Baker/Easton Glacier

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Mountaineering boots
  • Steel Crampons
  • An ice axe
  • A back pack (40 to 60 liters)
  • Webbing and accessory cords
  • 6 straight gate carabiners
  • 2 locking carabiners
  • Large pear-shaped carabiner
  • Snow Picket
  • Belay device
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Rescue pulley
  • Texas Prusik system
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Warm gloves or mittens
  • Extra batteries for head lamp
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