Mountain climbers set up camp on Heliotrope Ridge below summit of Mt Baker in the North Cascades
Chet & Gordon & Craig F at Heliotrope Ridge camp on Mt Baker

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

June 1977

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 Easton Glacier—Roman Wall – June 28, 1998
Mount Baker via Boulder/Park Cleaver—Boulder Glacier – August 10, 1996
Mount Baker via Coleman Glacier—Deming Glacier – June 22, 1986

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