A buddy and I are traveling out to WA to climb the N. Ridge of Baker in early July and we're starting to look into flights. We know July has the best weather, but given we're traveling from CO, how backup days would be safe? We're thinking 1 or 2.
Our current thinking is:
Day 1 - fly & drive
Day 2 - Hike to camp
Day 3 - summit and back to car
Day 4 - backup
Day 5 - fly home
I realize Baker can be done in a single car to car push, if need be. But should we add an additional backup day to safe?
Also, if the weather cooperates, anyone have fun suggestions for Day 4? We could bring the rock rack and climb up to 5.8-5.9 in the alpine. Would something on the Liberty Bell be worth the drive from the north side of Baker?
Thanks!