Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
Mt. Baker reclaimed the world record for single season snowfall in 1998-99 - 95 FEET, taking it from Rainier. Next to Rainier, Baker is the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states. This is a fairly long route with moderate crevasse risk. Camping on the edge of the Coleman Glacier is spectacular! The lower camp is best, before you get onto the glacier. Fit, small teams can do this route car to car in a day.
Activity Notes
Three day climb of Mt. Baker in the North Cascades. Day 1: leave town, meet at the Glacier Ranger Station, then drive to the trail head to hike into our base camp on the glacier. Day 2: up early for our summit bid then return to camp that afternoon to rest, relax and enjoy a second night in camp. Day 3: up early to break down camp and hike out to the TH and then drive to somewhere for a tasty breakfast/brunch and then drive home.
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| Driving Distance from Portland | 310 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 7 hours |
| General Route Info | Glacier Public Service Center at 360-599-2714 or Mt. Baker Ranger District office at 360-856-5700 Summitpost: https://www.summitpost.org/coleman-deming-glaciers/155420 |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in two or more days |
| Relevant Books | Summit Guide to the Cascade Volcanoes by Jeff Smoot Selected Climbs in the North Cascades by Nelson and Potterfield Cascade Alpine Guide: Rainy Pass to Fraser River by Fred Beckey |
| Relevant Maps | USGS 7 minute series, Mt. Baker, and Green Trails Mt. Baker Google map https://goo.gl/maps/CUmbtDQkkjk |
| Awards Qualified | 16 Major NW Peaks |
| Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |
