I couldn't have asked for better weather to climb a glaciated peak than what we had on the 6/6-6/7 weekend. Not a cloud in the sky, low wind on the high slopes, the snow was good and crispy - but not icy - in the morning for the ascent and still in good condition later for the descent.
We climbed Mount Baker via the Coleman glacier in two days, setting camp for the night under the top of the Heliotrope Ridge around 7500 feet.
I was part of a team of Seattle Mountaineers with good leaders and strong climb members, the pace was relaxed and enjoyable, we stuck to the schedule and reached the summit right as predicted.
The crevasses were not a big problem today and navigation was easy. We didn't cross paths with many rope teams, it looked like a light crowd day, despite the perfect weather. Many skiers were climbing along, some all the way to the summit.
Woke up: 2:15AM
Left high camp: 3:15
Summit: 7:30
Left summit: 8:30
Back at camp: 11:40
Left Camp: 12:30
Trailhead: 2:45
Fun all the way and back!
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