Ascent of Mount Baker on 2011-07-23| Date: | Saturday, July 23, 2011 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | 4x4 Vehicle | | Peak: | Mount Baker | | Location: | USA-Washington | | Elevation: | 10781 ft / 3286 m |
Ascent Trip ReportVery low visibility until late afternoon on day one. Very good snow until rising above the low clouds into sun and soft snow around 8000 feet. Bivy on saddle at 9000 feet. Clear sky and excellent snow conditions on summit day. Windy on saddle and very windy on summit. Could have easily done it in a day either day.
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| Summary Total Data | | Elevation Gain: | 7081 ft / 2159 m | | Route: | Coleman-Demming | | Trailhead: | 3700 ft / 1127 m | | Grade/Class: | Grade II | | Quality: | 8 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Snow on Ground, Snow Climb, Glacier Climb | | Gear Used: | Ice Axe, Crampons, Rope, Ski Poles, Tent Camp | | Nights Spent: | 1 nights away from roads | | Weather: | Cool, Windy, Low Clouds |
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