CollinWoods Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 I want to do a glacier climb in about 2 weeks and i am sorta looking at the 'eazy route' on Baker. Does any one know how the approach route conditions are and how this time of year climbing would be up there? we...Or any other easy glacier climbs in Washington that would be good in the next two weeks? MAYBE Shuksan or Rainer? Quote
mtn.climber Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Meaning you want to do the Easton climb? I think snowmobiles are allowed in until May 1, so you may be sucking some exhaust fumes. We went last year on July 4 weekend, and still couldn't get to the end of the road due to snow. Sure there would be a long hike in just to reach the trailhead if you decide to go for it. This time of year, with the wet spring we've had, the easiest peaks to reach may be St. Helens or Mt. Hood. All the late snowfall will bring the avy danger to extreme levels. Be careful. Quote
genepires Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 When I was into the south side of baker in march, we were able to drive within 4 miles of the trailhead. But it seems like the snow line is still fairly low. (as evident by looking out the window!) So I would bet that there is a lot more snowed over logging road right now. The mobilers going up there has an effect of keeping the road open for farther that others. One year, the entire logging road to shuksan was snowed in, from baker lake road which then involved a days walk to get to the trailhead. I would expect any glaciated peak to have significant logging road time, except for routes off ski areas. Â South side of baker is a bit smoggy due to the snow machines but once you get to shriebers meadowns, it is not as bad as they tend to disburse off in many directions. Their tracks are good for walking in though. One of favorite glaciated climbs was south side baker in april once you get up high. Â get skiis if you want to get out this time of year. Quote
CollinWoods Posted March 26, 2009 Author Posted March 26, 2009 Thanks guys. Thats one of the lame things about me... I dont have ski. Quote
benb Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 Wow, that is something you will have to remedy! Strap your boards on and ask one of those sled-heads for a tow. Quote
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