The North Ridge of Mount Baker is a one-of-a-kind alpine ice classic.  With massive relief, expansive glaciers, pitched ice climbing and incredible exposure this climb is simply exhilarating.  In terms of pure fun, this climb ranks at the top of the list.  

The North Ridge balances technical skill with endurance, and entails ascending over 5,500 feet of glacier, snow, rock and ice to the summit at 10,781’.  An incredible challenge with equal rewards, this climb is not to be missed! 

Requisite Experience 

This climb is for experienced climbers with confidence that they can complete this objective and have experience on similarly demanding climbs. Climbers attempting this route should have experience with technical rock or ice climbing, preferably vertical ice.  It is often a lengthy endeavor that requires climbers to be moving quickly and is not a route on which one should be questioning if they have the fitness to complete the climb. If you are unsure of whether you have the experience or fitness for this undertaking Contact Us.  We’ll help you pick a climb that is perfect for your level of experience or set you up with the training you need to accomplish this climb.