Mount Baker | Koma Kulshan 3-day Summit Climb
Climb Mount Baker
Komo Kulsah (Mt Baker) is a perfect mountaineering and ski adventure for all skill levels. Photo: John Scurlock
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MOUNT BAKER - 10778’ / 3285m
Tie into a guided 3-day mountaineering summit team for an attempt at Mount Baker via either the Coleman/Deming or Easton Glacier Route. This North Cascade volcano offers access to a wide span of glaciated alpine terrain for climbing. Start your program in Skagit River Valley, then hike through old growth forests of the North Cascades. Learn how to use the tools of the trade and ascend ice-clad slopes to the summit of an iconic North Cascade Range volcano.
Details
Location: Mount Baker
Ratio: 3:1 climber to guide (max. 9 climbers)
Length: 3 days + 1/2 day travel and prep
Cost: $1100.00 per person
Dates: June 20-23, 2024
July 11-14, 2024
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Itinerary
Prep Day - Travel to the Skagit Valley, WA. The climbing team will start with a welcome meeting, run through a group gear-check and program orientation. We will get your pack to a comfortable weight and have time to answer any questions you may have.
Day 1 - Depending on conditions, we will travel to the trailhead for the Easton Glacier Route or the Coleman-Deming Glaciers Route (3,700’), deep in the sub-alpine old growth of North Cascades. The climbing team then hikes to base on Forest Service trail systems to our base camp above tree line at the tow of the glacier; 3 Miles, +2,200’ Elevation Gain, 3-4 Hours Travel Time, 35-45 lb. Pack Weight
Day 2 - In the alpine, climbing training clinics will begin. Your mountain guides will instruct the desired skills needed to climb glacial slopes to the summit. After the climbing clinics your mountaineering team will apply the new skills with a move to high camp; 1 Mile, +1,000’ Elevation Gain, 4hr Skills Session with 2hrs of Travel Time.
Day 3 - Summit Day of Komo Kushan! Pre-dawn alpine start form high camp ascending the alpine glaciers to the summit with light summit packs. The team will return to camp, pack up, followed by a full decent to the trailhead; 9 Miles, +5,000’ Elevation Gain, -7,200’ Elevation Loss, 12+ Hours Travel Time, 35-45 lb. Pack Weight
Includes
✓ Experienced Professional Guides What makes us unique?
✓ Low (3:1) Client to Guide Ratio
✓ All dinners and breakfasts on the climb (two dinners and two breakfasts)
✓ Tents
✓ Stoves and fuel
✓ All group climbing equipment
✓ Emergency communication
Excludes
✗ Personal climbing and camping equipment
✗ Lunches and snacks on the mountain
✗ Transport to and from Trailheads
✗ Overnight accommodations before and after your trip
✗ Trip and Cancellation Insurance
✗ Gratuities
Activity Requirements
No previous mountaineering experience required
Moderate to strenuous trekking and climbing at elevations above 10,000’
Travel over moderate glacial terrain
Ability to carrying a heavy pack (35-to-45 lbs)
Overnight camping in tents
Mount Baker Facts
Mount Baker, known to the Salish people as “Koma Kulshan”, is the highest peak in the North Cascades and the 3rd highest summit in the state of Washington. It sustains more than 100 square kilometers of glaciers and permanent snow fields. When weather and glacial conditions are right, the ascents can be an extremely rewarding challenge and non-technical. However, this venue makes its own weather providing a perfect template for building lasting skills. This mountain is great for the novice to intermediate climber looking to experience a big mountain. We thoughtfully arranged fully inclusive packaged products, that encourages the use of public transport, and maintains a boutique feel steeped in culture of the Pacific Northwest.
Mount Baker (Kulshan) showing both North & South side glacier mountaineering routes and the profile of the steep North Ridge Photo: John Scurlock
All scheduled programs can also be booked with custom dates and itineraries. Please see our Custom Guiding pages for more information or Contact Us for a custom program.
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