Overview
Approach & Camp
The group meets at the Sedro-Woolley Ranger Station at 8AM. Our guides will meet you for introductions, some Leave No Trace tips, group gear distribution, and personal gear check. Then, we will drive for approximately one hour to the trailhead at Schreibers Meadow (3200 ft) and begin our hike to Sandy Camp near the edge of the Easton Glacier (6500 ft). Once we reach camp, we will establish our tents, teach lessons on crampon, ice axe arrest, and rope travel training before eating dinner and heading to bed.
Summit Day and Ski Descent
The summit climb! Our day begins with breakfast and hot drinks just before sunrise. We then begin climbing up from camp. The Easton Glacier is a fun snow climb where we will use our cramponing, ice axe and rope travel skills as we climb past crevasses. As we slowly and steadily climb up Mount Baker our guides will continue to offer coaching and encouragement to give everyone their best chance to reach the top. After enjoying the views and summit congratulations, we transition to skis for the descent—over thousands of feet of skiing in an incredible environment back to camp.
Descent and Celebration
After summit day, the team will normally wake up with the sun and enjoy a nice breakfast and coffee together, recounting the powerful experience that everyone had on summit day. We then hike back to the trailhead from our camp and savor the views of Baker as we make our way down. The hike down normally takes between 2-3 hours. We generally arrive back at the town of Sedro-Woolley by early afternoon where teams will oftentimes choose to get lunch together to celebrate their climb and ski on Mount Baker. If you're considering booking a flight after the trip, make sure to book a flight after 7PM to ensure that you have enough time to make it to the airport.
details
Everything you need to know before you go
Included
Lightweight dinners and breakfasts
Tents
Rope
cooking equipment
Expert Guides
permits
NOT Included
transportation
personal clothing/boots
snacks/lunches
Technical rentals - available upon request
Preparation
Fitness
techincal
Altitude
Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
DAY 1
Approach & Camp
The group meets at the Sedro-Woolley Ranger Station at 8AM. Our guides will meet you for introductions, some Leave No Trace tips, group gear distribution, and personal gear check. Then, we will drive for approximately one hour to the trailhead at Schreibers Meadow (3200 ft) and begin our hike to Sandy Camp near the edge of the Easton Glacier (6500 ft). Once we reach camp, we will establish our tents, teach lessons on crampon, ice axe arrest, and rope travel training before eating dinner and heading to bed.
DAY 2
Summit Day and Ski Descent
The summit climb! Our day begins with breakfast and hot drinks just before sunrise. We then begin climbing up from camp. The Easton Glacier is a fun snow climb where we will use our cramponing, ice axe and rope travel skills as we climb past crevasses. As we slowly and steadily climb up Mount Baker our guides will continue to offer coaching and encouragement to give everyone their best chance to reach the top. After enjoying the views and summit congratulations, we transition to skis for the descent—over thousands of feet of skiing in an incredible environment back to camp.
DAY 3
Descent and Celebration
After summit day, the team will normally wake up with the sun and enjoy a nice breakfast and coffee together, recounting the powerful experience that everyone had on summit day. We then hike back to the trailhead from our camp and savor the views of Baker as we make our way down. The hike down normally takes between 2-3 hours. We generally arrive back at the town of Sedro-Woolley by early afternoon where teams will oftentimes choose to get lunch together to celebrate their climb and ski on Mount Baker. If you're considering booking a flight after the trip, make sure to book a flight after 7PM to ensure that you have enough time to make it to the airport.
FAQ's
FAQ's
Gear List
Gear List
Gear required to bring up on the mountain given the conditions may vary trip to trip. Your guide will help you decide what gear to bring or leave behind during the gear-check. If you need to rent crampons, ice axe, harness, or helmet, you can let us know when you book!
