Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Ptarmigan Ridge
CHS 1 GRADUATION HIKE - Get up close views of Baker and Shuksan on our loop hike to the stunning Chain Lakes and on to Ptarmigan Ridge. CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
Contacts
Shelly Dearmon
Primary Leader
- Sat, Sep 2, 2023
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 15.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
Jeni and I are staying at Baker Lodge Friday and Saturday nights. We encourage all participants to stay overnight also. You can make reservations on the Mountaineers website.
Grad hike days are very long. And we will have a celebration at Baker Lodge after our hike. Let's eat, share stories, and celebrate!
Route/Place
Ptarmigan Ridge
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Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
USGS Shuksan Arm
USGS Mt Baker - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
Trip Reports