[TR] Mt. Baker - Coleman-Demming 6/19/2010

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Trip: Mt. Baker - Coleman-Demming

 

Date: 6/19/2010

 

Trip Report:

Was up on Baker for last two days for a go at the North Ridge. Route looked great from our camp and weather was fine Friday. Headed out Saturday morning at ~ 3:30 am. Post-holed in heavy corn until sun-up and then decided to abort in favour of the more pedestrian route due snow conditions deteriorating weather from above and below. We didn't find any snow firm enough to hold our weight until about 8,500'. Tagged the summit in thick/pea soup cloud which had capped the peak then descended into exhausting slop - sometimes thigh deep and more thick/pea soup cloud at about 8,000'.

 

Route/topo:

 

North Ridge Friday afternoon:

 

 

The weather rolling in just before 5 am Saturday morning:

 

 

 

 

Gear Notes:

Standard array of gear, but wished I've brought water skis.