"Closed for the Season" :(

Ice Climbing on the Seracs near the lower section of the Coleman Glacier on Mt Baker WA

We will be crossing the border into the United States so make sure your documents are valid before the trip date to avoid delays for the group.

            This is not a course:  assess your experience and skills carefully.

You must have ice climbing experience and safe belay practices.

The focus will be on solo low angle glacier travel (up to WI2), short multi-pitch scenarios (up to WI3-4), building ice anchors, and some top rope options (WI3-4).

Gear required:

Bring your own ten essentials.

https://www.mountaineersbooks.org/Assets/ClientPages/zz_TenEssentials.aspx

Headlamp (fresh batteries!)

Helmet, Harness and Belay Device.

Goggles or protective glasses. Sunscreen!

Crampons properly fitted before the trip date! 

We do Not recommend light mountaineering crampons (such as BD Contacts or Aluminum crampons) or Monos, as we often encounter poor conditions including crumbly rock, frozen slush and sun-affected glacier ice.

Technical Ice Tools

We will need enough ropes, ice screws, and climbing gear for the group.

            Chocolate and Cheese to share.

Organizer will use the Planning Forum for additional information