Baker camps on the Easton Glacier approach? (newb

[undermind]

Hello,

 

I have no experience on Mt Baker.. I'm doing a week-long Alpinism course with AAI (American Alpine Institute), and am trying to get an idea of where we'll be.

 

All I know is that I think we'll be on the Easton Glacier. From what I've read, you start on the Schreiber Meadow trailhead and head up the Railroad grade. I was told we would spend most days at the "low camp" and one night at high camp.

 

I'm assuming the low camp would be on or have access to the snow since we're learning glacier techniques. I was told there is now running water at low camp. Can anyone tell me where these camps might be, and at what elevations? I'm trying to get an idea of low camp, so I can plan accordingly (like whether I will be close enough to snow to bury some perishable food)

 

Thanks!

[tomtom]

Have you considered chatting with the folks at the AAI? They might know for sure.

 

Considering the money you're paying them, I'm guessing they can answer a few questions.

[undermind]

I knew that would be the response.. It just seems like it's a bit of a hassle. I call up and get the receptionist girl who puts me on with the accounting guy who says "so-n-so can tell you all about it but he's on the mountain right now, I can have him call you back" Then some simple curiosities get more complicated than I want. I'm not quite that desperate for info, just a little curious. And prefer to read about it in a casual setting..

 

Thanks

[Mr._Natural]

hey undermind, because those guys are dealing with larger groups that most of us climb in, and because guided parties tend to move much slower, plus take extra days to do things like crevasse rescue instruction, etc... it would be really hard for most of us civilians to answer your questions. If i were you I would be spending my time doing some sunshine dances so i wouldn't get rained on for a week. But check it out: if they told you there was now running water at the low camp it would seem likely that it is below the snow right? Like, it if were above the snow, who needs running water. Just a guess though. have fun on your trip.

[Recycled]

I believe in past years they've camped above treeline in the broad slopes west of the railroad grade, below the Easton Glacier and over towards the middle fork Nooksack drainage. There's a lot of relatively hidden camping areas there. I've seen climbing-course groups over there a number of times, though I don't know for sure whether they are AAI.

[undermind]

Thank you. That's the info I was looking for..