[TR] Mt Baker - North Ridge 7/31/2010

[tahah]

Trip: Mt Baker - North Ridge

 

Date: 7/31/2010

 

Trip Report:

After climbing the Coleman Headwall Fri, I was met by DP to climb the NR on Sat. The snow was reasonably well frozen overnight. We took the low crossing of the Coleman, at about 6,500', then worked our way up to the west slope of the lower NR. No crevasse difficulties on the approach. There are several options to easily cross the schrund on the left side, and they appear to be good for a while. Climbed this 40 degree slope up and right to gain the ridge. Nothing came down from the rocks overhead while ascending this slope. The ice bulge is in nice shape, about a pitch and a half long and generally about 50 degrees, with some steeper steps, and easing up in slope towards the top. Above is a beautifully situated moderate snow arete that was a joy to climb. The summit cap is blocked by awesome-looking crevasses that are easily bypassed by traversing left along side them. More big smiles.

 

Descended the standard route and hiked out in a pleasant light rain.

 

Gear Notes:

Two tools, 8.1mm half rope, 7 ice screws.

[ilookeddown]

Some photos from the climb.

 

Nice climbing with you DN. Let's get out again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 2, 2010 by ilookeddown