Intermediate Alpine Climb - Mount Baker/North Ridge

Goals and expectations:

• Dates may change depending on weather and conditions
• A 2 day/1 night climb of Mt Baker via the North Ridge. We will camp 1 night at Gargoyle Rocks, ~6,275'
• Alpine start on day 2 to climb the North Ridge while carrying our skis, summit, descend via Coleman-Deming back to camp, then ski out.
• Climbing the North Ridge is AI 2-3, and is even more strenuous with the addition of carrying skis. Please be aware of your comfort level ice climbing while carrying extra weight
• Participants are expected to lead at least 1 pitch of ice to get alpine ice credit counting toward Intermediate Alpine Climbing course graduation requirements

Requesting permission:

• This trip is open to people who have completed the Alpine Ice module or equivalent from any branch
• Must have previous backcountry skiing experience on glaciers
• When requesting permission, please mention your alpine ice climbing experience, previous glacier experience, previous glacier skiing experience, and current conditioning. 
• Please wait until registration opens to request permission. Thank you.

Heliotrope Ridge Trailhead, AM.