Mt. Baker - North Cascades, WA
Posted by: 
lahontan
N 48° 46.607 W 121° 48.870
10U E 587096 N 5403319
With good weather this is a great climb and the views are of course like few other.
Waymark Code: WM16N5W
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2022
Views: 3
The following is from
summitpost.com.
"Mount Baker is a spectacular volcano in the North Cascades that offers excellent mountaineering to beginners and experts, alike. Baker tantalizes the residents of Seattle on clear days and stuns ferry passengers in the San Juan Islands. Located only 55 km inland from sea level at Bellingham the volcano has dramatic relief.
Mount Baker also achieves prominence as the 3rd highest summit in the State of Washington and the iciest mountain in the Cascade Range. An unbelievable annual snowfall (world record of ~30 meters in 1998) sustains more than 100 square kilometers of glaciers and permanent snow fields. Consequently, crevasses are a major danger, dictating that all parties be proficient at glacier travel and rescue. Avalanche danger is commonly high because the notoriously variable weather can create unstable snow, even on moderate slopes.
Despite these risks, Mount Baker is an excellent first volcano for those learning to climb on snow and ice. When weather and glacial conditions are right, the ascents can be straightforward and relatively non-technical. Ice fills the summit crater, creating a broad, rounded summit that allows beginners to relax and enjoy the views.
The Coleman/Deming route is the most popular. The North Ridge is more difficult. The Easton route is the easiest, but can be less pleasant because it lies in the Mount Baker Recreational Area (where snow-mobile access is legal). The other routes fall within the (motorless) Mount Baker Wilderness."