April 8, 2000

Coleman Pinnacle Day Climb & Ptarmigan Ridge Ski Tour

Austin Pass
Artist Point / Kulshan Ridge
Table Mountain Pass
Ptarmigan Pass
Coleman Pinnacle (6403′)
Bagley Lakes

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Northwestern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Mt. Baker Massif

Area: Mt. Baker Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Mt. Baker Ski Area upper parking lot on Highway 542 (Elev. 4250 feet)

Way Points: Austin Pass & Artist Point / Kulshan Ridge & Table Mountain Pass & Ptarmigan Pass & Ptarmigan Bowls (ski tour);  return via Table Mountain shoulder & Bagley Lakes Basin (ski tour)

Summit: Coleman Pinnacle (ascent & descent via Southeast Slope—Southwest Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 12 miles traveled; 3600 feet gained & lost; 4.7 hours out; 3.4 hours back.

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Ptarmigan Ridge Ski Tour + Coleman Pinnacle via Southwest Ridge – May 14, 2006

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