Morning sun warms the summit of Mt Baker in the Washington Cascades
Morning sun on Mt Baker summit viewed from Boulder Glacier

Mt Baker via Boulder/Park Cleaver—Upper Boulder Glacier (Northwestern Cascades, WA)

Trip Date: August 9-10, 1996

Mt. Baker Climbing Trip

Boulder Creek
Boulder Ridge
Boulder/Park Cleaver
Mount Baker: true summit
aka Grant Peak aka Koma Kulshan (10,781/10,773 ft)

Trip Report Summary

Region: Northwestern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Mt. Baker Massif

Area: Mt. Baker Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Boulder Ridge Trailhead at end of Boulder Ridge Road #1131 (Elev. 2700 feet)

Way Points: Boulder Creek & Boulder Ridge (trail hike & off-trail hike & rock scramble)

Campsite: Boulder Ridge bench (Elev. 5100 feet)

Summit: Mt. Baker (snow climb via Boulder/Park Cleaver—Upper Boulder Glacier)

Approximate Stats: 13 miles traveled; 8200 feet gained & lost.

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