Mount Baker Invitational
Join us for our pursuit of the "Northern Sentinel" better known as Mt. Baker! Spend 6 days learning glacier travel, mountain travel techniques, steep snow/ice climbing, and more! This course fee includes all group gear and travels around Washington State. It does not include personal equipment rentals or airfare.
Dates: 7.29 - 8.3.2021
Cost: $693.00
Text (801) 477-7544 with Questions!
Cost: The cost of this trip includes almost everything you'll need for climbing the mountain. This includes all equipment likes ropes and snow and ice protection. However, you'll need to provide some personal equipment such as:
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Clothes
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Sleeping Bag
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Backpack
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Personal Safety equipment I.e. harness and helmet.
A more complete gear list is provided below.
 Descending Mt. Baker |  Scenic Mt. Baker |
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 Approaching Basecamp |  Descent of Mt. Baker |
 Near the Summit of Mt. Baker |  Great Alpine Scenery |
Travel Details:
The first and last days of the course are travel days. This year, we will all meet at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 1:00 pm. After the course, you can expect to be by the airport at 12:00 pm.
Airport pickup—The group will meet at the Seattle-Tacoma, Airport in Tacoma, Washington on the day the course begins, at a designated location, and a designated time; usually 1 pm Pacific Time. So please plan your flights to arrive fairly close to the 1 pm meeting time. If you arrive earlier than the course start date, or you’re traveling locally, please make independent travel arrangements to get dropped off at the airport.
Check out this Cool Video about Climbing Mt. Baker
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Meet at Airport and Drive to Campground
Day 2: Gear Pack and Hike to Base-camp
Day 3: Snow School
Day 4: Advanced Snow School
Day 5: Summit and Descent to Campground
Day 6: Airport Departure
*Subject to change based on weather
Gear Rental Options
Course Food
Course participants will determine their own food menus before the course starts. Alpenglow will then purchase and provide the food for the course. You may also bring food with you if desired. The group(s) will also be responsible for cooking the food. Typically, on the last night of the course, the group eats dinner in town at a local restaurant. On the final morning of the course, participants have the option of eating breakfast typically at a local fast food place, or eating your own breakfast (i.e., oatmeal) at the campsite.
Gear List
Click here to download the Personal Gear List for Mt. Baker. Alpenglow will provide all group gear!
Medical Emergencies
Any medical issues will be dealt with at the discretion of the course guides in conjunction with the participant. The Alpenglow guides may determine if emergency care or evacuation from the field is needed. It is the participant’s responsibility to pay for all emergency and/or professional medical care that may arise during the course. Course participants should be sure their health insurance is up-to-date. We will accommodate you to the best of our abilities. If necessary, a client may have to exit the course at his or her own expense, to receive proper treatment.