EverydayExplorer - May 20, 2007 2:33 am Date Climbed: May 18, 2007
Dude
Dude!!! is the only word that can describe the climb. I managed to find the 6 most perfect days to play on Mt Baker. There was no wind, rain or sleet just clear blue skies and awesome views. Went up the Coleman Deming route and on summit day had hard snow that was perfect for crampons. The crevasses were still pretty much still closed and getting purchase on the Roman Wall was not a problem. Like I said earlier Dude!!! is the only way to describe the climb.
Incredible experience!! I looked at that mountain from Bellingham for way too long not to have finally climbed it. One of the very few summits that moved me to tears to be atop it.
gimpilator - May 1, 2007 11:52 am Date Climbed: Apr 29, 2007
Coleman Crevasse Fall
A blizzard and subsequent whiteout turned us around at 8500 feet. You can read about Jon falling into the crevasse in the Trip Report. I'll try again in a month.
Me and Jon lead this group of 11 for our school, WWU. At the base of the Roman Wall we encountered severe wind loading. We proceeded with caution but several members on the lead rope team heard a crack and one person saw the snow fracture. Deciding it was unsafe to proceed, we turned around. I'll be back the weekend after next to give it another go.
mountainjunkie - Mar 6, 2007 3:40 pm Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2006
Early Season Climb
Unfortunately, we had an unsuccessful summit attempt. The weather was good, but we had some equipment failure - a broken tent pole and a ripped shoulder strap on a brand new pack. Turning back was hard, but hopefully I'll be back.
mbollino - Feb 16, 2007 4:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2001
Coleman-Demming
Went to Baker on the way home after enduring bad weather in the Canadian Rockies. Fun cramponing on the headwall. Managed to drop my camera (plus two slide rolls from the rockies) into a crevasse. Hope some future climber/geologist enjoys the impromptu time capsule!
ibndalight - Feb 1, 2007 8:12 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2006
Easton Glacier
We climbed up with a full moon. We didn't even need our head lights then a storm rolled in just after reaching the summit we descended in almost white out conditions. This is a great route but the weather changes very fast.
did a nice climb of this route via a different approach...we deliberately went off track through any challenging section we possibly could. made for a longer day, but fun training along the way to the top. no one else on the route either.
Up the Easton Glacier as my first Glacier climb. A good beginner since there is very little altitude. Pretty, yet smelly volcano. Did it with OSAT
bacrossman - Nov 28, 2006 9:36 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2005
Coleman
Got to base camp at 6000ft and it was raining/snowing, just about turned around to go get some pizza and beer at the Northfork brewing Co. Good thing we didnt because it cleared up the next day and we got up the mountain with no problem.
Outdoorpartner - Oct 5, 2006 5:22 am Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2005
AAI training
Part of a 6 day mountaineering class. Stormy ascent; was doubtul we would make it. Very windy up top.
KOPPER425 - Sep 24, 2006 5:41 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2006
Roman Wall
This trip we had amazing weather and everything about it was just awesome. our route included the roman wall which was a litlle crazy at times but totally worth every muscle wrenching step. Great views from every angle of the climb as there weren't any clouds anywhere.
scot'teryx - Aug 24, 2006 9:01 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2005
Coleman/Deming Glacier
Good climb and good conditions, shold have brought the skis this time too make the slog out not so....sloggy. THis should always be a one day trip in the future
Aaron Dyer - Aug 15, 2006 3:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2006
Twice - once via Easton and once via Boulder in the 1990s
rickford - Aug 8, 2006 2:33 am Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2006
Coleman-Demming
My first climb in the Cascades! My friend Chris Umphres and I climbed Baker fast and light. From the car, we climbed to the Col between Baker and Coflax Peak where we built a snow cave. We left our cave at 5 am and summited in a couple of hours. On the way down the large snow dome, my leg punched through a good-sized crevasse. Do not try this mouintain unroped! After Baker, we headed directly to Rainier and summited the next morning.
mcmedved - Aug 2, 2006 12:08 am Date Climbed: May 22, 2004
Route: Coleman/Deming
A beautiful mountain. Severe post-holing cut short our summit attempt. A great trip none the less.
jordansahls - Jul 31, 2006 2:17 am Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2005
Via Coleman Glacier w/AAI 6 day class. Awesome! Had a pretty strong rope team and made it by sunrise on summit day. Descent and packing out camp makes this quite a day...Had a guy on the other rope team fall through a snow bridge...but good arrests had him dangling in mid air over the crevasse...An interesting rescue to say the least. Next on the list: Rainier!
RomaK - Jul 21, 2006 6:00 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2006
Easton Glacier
Started 4:45 am from camp around 6000 ft and summited 9:30. Luckily, the snow remained firm on the ascent and started softening up during the start of the descent. A couple snowbridges needed to be crossed, but all without a problem. Crevasse on Roman Wall forced the route to the rocks for approximately 60 feet. Rather windy and chilly at the top. All in all, a beautiful clear day and the sight of the Sherman crater from the rim was incredible.
EverydayExplorer - May 20, 2007 2:33 am Date Climbed: May 18, 2007
DudeDude!!! is the only word that can describe the climb. I managed to find the 6 most perfect days to play on Mt Baker. There was no wind, rain or sleet just clear blue skies and awesome views. Went up the Coleman Deming route and on summit day had hard snow that was perfect for crampons. The crevasses were still pretty much still closed and getting purchase on the Roman Wall was not a problem. Like I said earlier Dude!!! is the only way to describe the climb.
haytraci - May 17, 2007 2:19 pm
ElationIncredible experience!! I looked at that mountain from Bellingham for way too long not to have finally climbed it. One of the very few summits that moved me to tears to be atop it.
gimpilator - May 1, 2007 11:52 am Date Climbed: Apr 29, 2007
Coleman Crevasse FallA blizzard and subsequent whiteout turned us around at 8500 feet. You can read about Jon falling into the crevasse in the Trip Report. I'll try again in a month.
gimpilator - Apr 16, 2007 9:38 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2007
Coleman-DemmingMe and Jon lead this group of 11 for our school, WWU. At the base of the Roman Wall we encountered severe wind loading. We proceeded with caution but several members on the lead rope team heard a crack and one person saw the snow fracture. Deciding it was unsafe to proceed, we turned around. I'll be back the weekend after next to give it another go.
mountainjunkie - Mar 6, 2007 3:40 pm Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2006
Early Season ClimbUnfortunately, we had an unsuccessful summit attempt. The weather was good, but we had some equipment failure - a broken tent pole and a ripped shoulder strap on a brand new pack. Turning back was hard, but hopefully I'll be back.
mbollino - Feb 16, 2007 4:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2001
Coleman-DemmingWent to Baker on the way home after enduring bad weather in the Canadian Rockies. Fun cramponing on the headwall. Managed to drop my camera (plus two slide rolls from the rockies) into a crevasse. Hope some future climber/geologist enjoys the impromptu time capsule!
ibndalight - Feb 1, 2007 8:12 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2006
Easton GlacierWe climbed up with a full moon. We didn't even need our head lights then a storm rolled in just after reaching the summit we descended in almost white out conditions. This is a great route but the weather changes very fast.
highice - Jan 30, 2007 9:29 pm
easton glacierdid a nice climb of this route via a different approach...we deliberately went off track through any challenging section we possibly could. made for a longer day, but fun training along the way to the top. no one else on the route either.
nodbod - Jan 16, 2007 5:34 pm
EastonUp the Easton Glacier as my first Glacier climb. A good beginner since there is very little altitude. Pretty, yet smelly volcano. Did it with OSAT
bacrossman - Nov 28, 2006 9:36 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2005
ColemanGot to base camp at 6000ft and it was raining/snowing, just about turned around to go get some pizza and beer at the Northfork brewing Co. Good thing we didnt because it cleared up the next day and we got up the mountain with no problem.
Outdoorpartner - Oct 5, 2006 5:22 am Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2005
AAI trainingPart of a 6 day mountaineering class. Stormy ascent; was doubtul we would make it. Very windy up top.
KOPPER425 - Sep 24, 2006 5:41 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2006
Roman WallThis trip we had amazing weather and everything about it was just awesome. our route included the roman wall which was a litlle crazy at times but totally worth every muscle wrenching step. Great views from every angle of the climb as there weren't any clouds anywhere.
scot'teryx - Aug 24, 2006 9:01 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2005
Coleman/Deming GlacierGood climb and good conditions, shold have brought the skis this time too make the slog out not so....sloggy. THis should always be a one day trip in the future
Aaron Dyer - Aug 15, 2006 3:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2006
Coleman DemingMade it up, classic mountain.
osatrik - Aug 14, 2006 7:23 pm
BakerTwice - once via Easton and once via Boulder in the 1990s
rickford - Aug 8, 2006 2:33 am Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2006
Coleman-DemmingMy first climb in the Cascades! My friend Chris Umphres and I climbed Baker fast and light. From the car, we climbed to the Col between Baker and Coflax Peak where we built a snow cave. We left our cave at 5 am and summited in a couple of hours. On the way down the large snow dome, my leg punched through a good-sized crevasse. Do not try this mouintain unroped! After Baker, we headed directly to Rainier and summited the next morning.
mcmedved - Aug 2, 2006 12:08 am Date Climbed: May 22, 2004
Route: Coleman/DemingA beautiful mountain. Severe post-holing cut short our summit attempt. A great trip none the less.
jordansahls - Jul 31, 2006 2:17 am Date Climbed: Jan 1, 2005
Coleman DemingWas a fun route, just a long slog to the top.
RMdaytripsgrl - Jul 26, 2006 3:01 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2001
First Technical Ascent!Via Coleman Glacier w/AAI 6 day class. Awesome! Had a pretty strong rope team and made it by sunrise on summit day. Descent and packing out camp makes this quite a day...Had a guy on the other rope team fall through a snow bridge...but good arrests had him dangling in mid air over the crevasse...An interesting rescue to say the least. Next on the list: Rainier!
RomaK - Jul 21, 2006 6:00 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2006
Easton GlacierStarted 4:45 am from camp around 6000 ft and summited 9:30. Luckily, the snow remained firm on the ascent and started softening up during the start of the descent. A couple snowbridges needed to be crossed, but all without a problem. Crevasse on Roman Wall forced the route to the rocks for approximately 60 feet. Rather windy and chilly at the top. All in all, a beautiful clear day and the sight of the Sherman crater from the rim was incredible.