High Lunar Orbit Mount Baker

Ski and Ride Mount Baker's High Lunar Orbit: A Classic North Cascades Ski Mountaineering Trip This fantastic route is completed over 4 days. Along the way we summit and ride Mount Bakers satellite peaks of Colfax via the South Couloir, Mount Sherman via the North East Face, Kulshan via the Cockscomb Ridge, and cross 9 of the 11 glaciers on Mount Baker. This counterclockwise circumnav is a Lunar variation of the first High Level Orbit. Why Choose the High Lunar Orbit: Classic Alpine Ski Mountaineering Experience: Traverse iconic glaciers and ski stunning desents high on the mountain on one of the most renowned mountains in the North Cascades. Expert Guidance: Benefit from the local expertise of our seasoned ski guides who live at the base of Mount Baker providing the most up to date route conditions. Small Group Size: This ambitious ski or splitboard traverse is designed for small groups, with a maximum of 2 guests per guide, ensuring personalized attention and a tailored experience. Rates are based upon 2 guests minimum.  Book Your High Lunar Orbit Today! Dispacth to a memorable alpine climbing adventure on Mount Baker's North Ridge. With expert guidance, personalized attention, and breathtaking routes, this climb promises an unparalleled experience in the heart of the North Cascades. Reserve your spot now! Client to Guide Ratios: 2:1 Ratio: Maximum of 4 spaces available. Prices: Based on a minimum of 2 participants. Itinerary Day 1: On our first day we meet in the morning and complete a gear check at the Guided Exposure Headquarters in Glacier Washington. We drive up Glacier Creek Road to the Heliotrope Ridge Trailhead and skin directly from our cars. We make our way up to the Hogsback and Heliotrope Ridge to camp below the Black Buttes at 7,000' Day 2: From our camp we ascended the standard Coleman Glacier route to its saddle with Colfax Peak at 9,000’. From the col we skin directly onto Colfax. Then we boot pack to Colfax's 9,355’ subsummit. Transition to downhill and descend to the Colfax subsummit saddle. Good cramponing allow us to climb up the final slope to the higher 9,439’ Colfax Summit. Day 3: From the lower Deming Glacier we easily ascend up the middle Deming Glacier and towards the standard Easton Glacier route. Continue up the Easton to near the active Sherman crater we traverse the upper Squak Glacier to the base of the west ridge of Mount Sherman. Then up Sherman’s south ridge descend 40-degree slopes on the upper Talum Glacier high above Baker and Shannon Lakes. Then we turn onto the 35-40 degree slope of the North East Face of Mount Sherman. This led us onto the Boulder Glacier. We continue descending towards the Boulder/Park Cleaver and Camp in the flats of the cleaver, over looking Mount Shuksan and North Cascades National Park Day 4: On the last day we ascend the Boulder/ Park cleaver route. Skinning the upper Boulder Glacier all the way to Kulshan's summit. From here our descent goes down from the Kulshan summit towards the Cockscomb Ridge. Once at the Cockscomb Tower we ride onto the Park Glacier face and onto the Mazama Glacier. Descending along the Roosevelt Glacier we pass onto the Coleman/Roosevelt cleaver. A short skin then boot pack up to Harrison Camp and easy skinning across the snow-covered creeks bring us back to the trailhead. Best for Strong Fitness: Be prepared for 3 consecutive days of rigorous climbing and riding. Climbing Experience: Prior multi day ski traverse experience is required. Ski & Ride Ability: Ascend 4,000'-5000' vertical feet per day with a 40lb backpack over terrain up to 45 degrees Prior Experience: Participating in a couple of our ski and splitboard mountaineering courses along with participation in one of our advanced skimo or splitmo courses is strongly encouraged.  Cancellation Policy It is your responsibility to be familiar with our Payment, Cancellation, and Rescheduling Policies. When you book a trip with Guided Exposure, you are agreeing to our policies outlined here: guidedexposure.com/pages/cancellation-policy