KULSHAN (MT BAKER) SUMMIT CLIMBS
Come climb the third tallest volcano in Washington with us! We offer climbs via the Colman Demning, Easton, and North Ridge.
All guides are AMGA Certified Alpine Guides.
COLMAN DEMMING AND EASTON SUMMIT CLIMBS
The Easton and Colman Demming routes are the perfect introduction to glacier mountaineering.
Climb length
Our introductory Kulshan climbs are usually 3 days in length. Private climbs can be adjusted to be longer or shorter depending on experience and skill.
Dates
Private Climb Availability: June - August
Prerequisite
Ability to carry a 50lb backpack
Ability to hike for 10 hours, including short breaks, with a day pack
Some backpacking experience recommended
Course Ratio
Max 4:1
Group Climb Pricing
$995 per person
Please note we will have to charge private course rates if only 1 person signs up.
Private Climb Pricing
Private climb pricing is based off of number of climbers and days. Contact us for more details.
Skills you will learn
How to carry and use an ice axe
How to use crampons
How to self arrest a fall on snow
How to travel on a glacier rope team
How to pack for a glacier climb
Knots necessary for glacier travel
What's included
Instruction and guiding from an AMGA certified Alpine Guide
Climbing Permits
Use of Group Technical Equipment such as Ropes
2 hot dinners, 2 breakfasts, and hot drinks prepared by your guide
A summit attempt of Mt Baker
What's not included
Personal Climbing Equipment (harness, helmet, mountaineering boots, ice axe, crampons etc). We have some available to rent or borrow.
Camping gear. We have tents available to borrow if you don't have your own.
Transportation to and from Mt Baker
Lodging or Camping before and after course
Lunches and snacks while on the trip
Trip Insurance
Guide Gratuity
Crevasse rescue training, see our crevasse rescue courses or glacier alpine courses if you are interested in this