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Hey hey- did you get your North Ridge summit? I'm heading there this week if you're around. Climb N., ski CD out. Let's chat. - Eric eric6mann@gmail.com

Hey Brett- did you get your North Ridge summit? I'm heading there this week if you're around. Climb N., ski CD out. Let's chat. - Eric eric6mann@gmail.com

Hey hey - Bellinghamer here. Let's talk shop. Shoot me an email - eric6mann@gmail.com. If you're free this week and temps drop I was looking to head out to the North Ridge of Baker (or something else). - Eric

You interested in Baker - North Ridge this week? Looking for temps to cool down a bit overnight these next couple days but if things come together some time between Thursday - Saturday- shoot me a email eric6mann@gmail.com- let's chat Baker or other objectives. I'm in Bellingham --- Eric

Hi all, I'm planning to climb Mt hood in July and would love to have a partner or two to team up. About me: I have about a year of mountaineering experience and have taken several courses through the Colorado Mountain Club. I have climbed a few couloirs, up to 55 deg, done some class 3-4 scrambling, rapelling, etc. I also climbed Mt Adams solo about the same time last year. If you want to know my qualification more in depth, feel free to ask. I do not, unfortunately, have any crevasse experience to date, which is why I want to climb Hood as an intermediate before training for and climbing Rainier next year. Also why a partner would be nice. Availability: I have every weekend available in July as of now. I also have July 19th onward free until August, including weekdays. I know weekdays are ideal for Hood, but also that maybe pushing late into the season? Planning to do more trip planning over the coming month. I would be flying in from CO. If anyone is interested please let me know! Thanks!

Agreed, but in this case I suspect an editor who lives out of state and doesn't care or know anything about Bellingham?

True--but I assume the Bellingham Herald still has an editor who reviews articles before publication?

She must have used AI and didn’t even bother to read what it gave her before publishing.

It's not local journalism when a rando in Phoenix gets tossed a few bucks to write up something they have absolutely no clue about.

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Oh my, if this is the state of local journalism, well, we're in worse shape than I feared. Please please please tell me this was NOT a WWU grad. Kids who can't write good. I scrolled down to her bio. Hard to fathom how writing like this gets past the committee.

Stellar wordsmithing! 😂 https://amp.bellinghamherald.com/news/state/washington/article307907125.html dang, Helena!

I know things are changing fast with the heat but I'm over in the area soon and was hoping for a climb. Thanks for any updates.

The exposed part just beyond had a very thin fixed line on it last year, end of July. Honestly looked like paracord 🤣

Hey Jon! Haven't logged in for ages but now I do and see I'm being talked about. We did the ridge route over to East Fury from Luna col because we thought it looked more interesting. We didn't rope up for the "crux tower" but we did rope up for a ~25-foot step a bit further along toward Fury as the exposure was significant so consequences would have been high. I don't remember it being particularly chossy and rubbly except for the last bit, which was reasonably low angle. We returned via #1 as we didn't want to redo the chossy bit and it also seemed like it would be easier and faster for the return trip.

Hello. I'm an active 60-year-old male who just moved to Bellingham. I enjoy hiking, climbing, rappelling, biking, swimming, running, unicycling and inline skating.

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Transition between glaciers was just a steep lil snow step. Doable, just annoying. Had to take ski's off for it but still snow-covered when we did it. klawatti wasn't fully skiable(photo below)

We definitely run programs on Adams. Please send an email to info@alpineinstitute.com.

Oh, duh! You meant THE mountain!🤣

Haha. Yes, very foreshortened. I think the only place to see the "whole" mountain is from Beljica above Lake Christine. Not sure you can get there anymore as the road is closed? From inside the park, there are some views from below Round Pass--but the mountain is basically just a long cliff/ridge. A traverse from Lake Allen to Lake George would be VERY interesting! These are the best I can do from yesterday:

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Hello climbers! We’re organizing a private adventure and looking for an experienced guide (or guide team) to lead a group of 10 peopleon Mount Adams (South Climb) in Washington State in July 2025. 📅 Dates: We’re planning the ascent for a Thursday to Sunday window in the second week of July 2025, with some flexibility to adapt to weather and conditions. 🧗‍♂️ About the Group: 10 adults, generally fit and healthy Mixed levels of experience (some first-timers, some with prior hiking/trekking experience) We are seeking a safe, supportive, and memorable guided experience 🏕 Trip Vision: Overnight trip with camping on snow (likely at Lunch Counter) Emphasis on safety, team experience, and scenic adventure Bonus if you’re familiar with snowfield navigation, basic mountaineering instruction, and/or storytelling along the way 📸 Bonus: We’ll have a dedicated filmmaker/photographer to capture the experience, so if you’re cool being on camera — even better! ❄️ Requirements: Licensed or experienced with Mt. Adams route Familiar with group safety protocols, snow travel, and basic rescue preparedness Able to provide gear recommendations or possibly include gear rentals If you’re interested or know someone who might be, please DM me here or email: gagoninv@gmail.com 7864507678 WhatsApp Thanks so much — looking forward to connecting! Volodymyr

I've always wanted to go up there....but haven't. Thanks for the reminder that it is still on the list! I like how you didn't include a photo of the Mountain.

WA taxes are high enough. It's all about what the politicians in Olympia prioritize - and it's NOT wilderness recreation and access!

Nice! I had hoped to do these peaks on skis this year but couldn’t get there in time. Was Klawatti already not skiable? Too bad about the mush and crevasses, that transition between Klawatti and N Klawatti glaciers looks like it must be the crux.