Mount Baker is the third-highest mountain in Washington, with an elevation of 10,781 feet (3,287 meters). It’s also a stratovolacano and the second most-glaciated peak in the lower 48 US states (behind nearby Mount Rainier).
These photos were taken during an ascent of the North Ridge route on Mount Baker this past Memorial Day weekend (May 27–29, 2023).
Let us celebrate the return of full-bleed images on Medium with some beautiful mountain imagery! But first, a few quick words on the logistics:
Mount Baker North Ridge
Difficulty: One pitch of AI2/AI3, glacier travel
Approach: The road is currently (summer 2023) washed out 4.5 miles short of the trailhead, so climbers must tackle an additional 4.5 miles and 1,800 feet of elevation gain each way.
Experience Level: Intermediate
GPX Track: Our track on Gaia
Climbers: Mark Hensley, Isaac Boger, Meg Kies, Dan Kay
More Info: The Mountaineers, SummitPost
