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10,781 ft · Cascade Range, Washington
Mount Baker
Mount Baker is a 10,781 ft peak in the Cascade Range, Washington. The standard route is the Coleman-Deming Route: 12 mi, 7,481 ft of gain, Class 4.
Mount Baker at a glance
- Elevation10,781 ft3,286 m
- RouteColeman-Deming RouteClass 4
- Distance12 mi7,481 ft gain
- Time2 – 3 daysVery Hard effort
- SeasonJun – Aug
- RangeCascade RangeWashington
Climbing the Coleman-Deming Route
From Bellingham, Washington, drive Highway 542 and the Glacier Creek Road to the Heliotrope Ridge trailhead near 3,700 feet. The Coleman-Deming is a glaciated Class 2 climb requiring rope, crampons, ice axe, and crevasse rescue skills. Most parties camp near the Hogsback around 6,000 feet and summit at dawn. Crevasses open widely by late summer and the Roman Wall steepens near the top. Start before first light for firm snow and to beat afternoon warming. A Northwest Forest Pass is needed to park, and weekend crowds are heavy in season.
Gear and hazards
What to bring
Backpack (55–75 L)
Water
Water filter
First aid kit
Whistle
Offline maps- Paper map
- Compass
GPS device
Satellite communicator
Headlamp
Power bank
Emergency bivy
Mountaineering boots
Gaiters
Crampons
Ice axe
Helmet
Rope
Harness
Carabiners
Belay device
Trekking poles
Base layer
Midlayer
Insulated jacket
Hardshell jacket
Hardshell pants
Warm hat
Midweight gloves
Heavyweight gloves
Buff
Sun hat
Glacier glasses
Goggles
Sunscreen
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
What to watch for
- Glacier travel
- Crevasses
- Avalanches
- Icefall
- Rockfall
- Snow near summit
- Ice near summit
- Steep exposure
- High altitude
- High winds
- Storms
- Low visibility
- Rapid weather shifts
- Serac fall
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Lower 48 UltrasFrequently asked questions
How tall is Mount Baker?
Mount Baker is 10,781 feet (3,286 m) tall. It is in the Cascade Range, Washington.
How hard is it to climb Mount Baker?
The Coleman-Deming Route is Class 4, which means exposed scrambling, where many parties bring a rope. Yak rates the overall effort very hard: 12 miles with 7,481 feet of elevation gain.
How many days does it take to climb Mount Baker?
Most climbers plan 2 – 3 days for the Coleman-Deming Route, with at least one night on the mountain.
Is Mount Baker dangerous to climb?
It has real risks: avalanche and icefall danger, crevasses on the glacier and exposed sections where a fall would be serious. Teams rope up for glacier travel, and many first-timers climb with a guide.
Do you need crampons and an ice axe for Mount Baker?
Plan on it. Crampons and an ice axe are on the gear list for the Coleman-Deming Route for the snow and ice on the upper mountain, along with mountaineering boots that take crampons. Glacier travel also means a rope, harness and crevasse rescue skills. Conditions vary through the season, so check recent reports before you go.
When is the best time to climb Mount Baker?
The usual climbing window is June to August. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.
Climb Mount Baker with Yak
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