3-Day North Ridge of Mount Baker Summit
Is This Trip For You?
This is an advanced climb. Participants should be comfortable with:
Prior mountaineering and glacier travel
Using crampons and ice tools on 50–60° terrain
Long summit days with packs
Overview:
The North Ridge of Mount Baker (10,781 ft) is a demanding Cascade classic, often listed among the 50 Classic Climbs of North America. Expect crevassed glaciers, steep alpine ice, and sustained climbing on one of the most striking ridge lines in the Northwest. On this 3-day guided climb, you’ll refine technical skills, tackle multiple ice pitches (up to 60°), and summit one of Washington’s most iconic volcanoes.
If you’ve been looking for an alpine challenge that blends glacier navigation with sustained ice climbing, this climb delivers.
This 3-day expedition is designed for Intermediate Alpinists and Thrill seekers who want to build real-world mountain skills while summiting one of the most beautiful volcanoes in North America.
All while climbing the alpine dream boat of the North Ridge to Baker’s 10,781 ft summit.
Trip Details:
Length: 3 Days Hight: 10,781 ft. Meeting Location: The Garage Cafe
Spice: 🌶️ 5/5. Difficulty Level: Intermediate- advanced
Private $1750 1-2 people $1350/person.
Group Trips :
June 8th-10th 2026 (only 2 spots)
Itinerary
Day 1 – Approach:
Meet at The Garage Café in Sedro-Woolley, WA for gear check and trip briefing. From there, we’ll caravan to the trailhead and hike to camp on the Coleman Glacier (~6,000 ft).
Day 2 – Summit Push:
Pre-dawn start. Cross glacier terrain, climb steep snow and multiple alpine ice pitches (40–60°), gain the North Ridge, and push to the 10,781 ft summit of Mount Baker. Descend via the Coleman-Deming back to camp.
Day 3 – Hike Out:
Pack up camp, descend to the trailhead, and close the trip with a debrief.
Trip Highlights
Summit via the bold North Ridge, a true alpine test piece
Technical glacier navigation + multi-pitch alpine ice climbing
Small team size (1–2 climbers max) for safety and focused coaching
One of the Northwest’s most aesthetic alpine routes
What’s Included
Professional guiding & instruction
Group climbing gear (ropes, pickets, screws, tents if needed)
Technical equipment available on request (helmet, harness, crampons, ice tools)
Local Knowledge of sites and post trip pizza!
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