Sunlight warms the glaciated summit of Mt. Baker as seen from Heliotrope Ridge
Sunlight on Mt Baker summit viewed from Heliotrope Ridge

Mt Baker via Coleman Glacier—Deming Glacier (Northwestern Cascades, WA)

June 21-22, 1986

Mt. Baker Climbing Trip

Kulshan Cabin
Heliotrope Ridge
Coleman – Deming Saddle
Mount Baker: true summit aka Grant Peak aka Koma Kulshan (10,781′)

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Northwestern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Mt. Baker Massif

Area: Mt. Baker Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Heliotrope Ridge Trailhead (Glacier Creek Road)

Way Points: Kulshan Creek & Kulshan Cabin & Heliotrope Ridge (trail hike & off-trail hike)

Campsite: Heliotrope Ridge

Summit: Mt. Baker (ascent & descent via Coleman Glacier—Deming Glacier—Roman Wall)

Approximate Stats: 14 miles traveled; 7200 feet gained & lost.

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Mount Baker via Boulder/Park Cleaver—Boulder Glacier – August 10, 1996
Mount Baker via Coleman Glacier—Deming Glacier – June 13, 1977

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