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

We'll depart Portland very early Wednesday morning and then hike to base camp. We'll be up early Thursday for our Independence Day summit attempt. We'll camp one more night and enjoy the mountain before breaking camp early Friday and hiking out. Should be back to Portland Friday afternoon. I do anticipate some traffic and more folks on the mountain due to the holiday but hopefully we'll get a jump on them by leaving *very* early Wednesday morning.

Glacier travel experience and crevasse rescue training are prerequisites. Please note these on your profile or in a resume if you don't already have Mazama badges for these skills.

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
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