Access the Alpine

After we climbed up the North Ridge (left ridge in the photo) we got the privilage of descending the Coleman Deming (right ridge in the photo).

What a fantastic way to experience Mt. Baker.

Crevasse Rescue is not a negotiable skill on a glacier. It is an essential skill that everyone should be fluent in. Like beacon practice with avalanche rescue, this must be practiced each season! Go out now before alpine season really starts and brush up on your systems.

Headed to the North Ridge of Mount Baker. What a wild first day on the North side for @

👕 THE PNW LAYERING SYSTEM DANCE 👕

The Pacific Northwest Layering Tango:

Start with sun ☀️
Add sudden clouds ☁️
Remove layer when climbing steep section 🥵
Add wind layer on ridge 💨
Remove when sun returns ☀️
Add everything at summit ❄️
Remove when descending 🥵
Add rain shell when showers appear 🌧️

Sound familiar? PNW climbing isn't just about technical skills—it's about mastering the eternal layering dance!

🎬 MOUNTAINEERING MOVIE NIGHT 🎬

When the weather keeps you off the peaks, bring the peaks to your living room!
Our staff picks:

Meru (2015) - Jimmy Chin's masterpiece
Touching the Void (2003) - Survival classic
Free Solo (2018) - Hold your breath the entire time
The Alpinist (2021) - Marc-André Leclerc's inspiration
14 Peaks (2021) - Nirmal Purja's impossible mission

Add YOUR must-watch mountaineering film in the comments!

🌋 THE CASCADE MOUNTAIN PASSPORT 🌋
How many have you summited? Tag yourself!

□ Mt. Baker (10,781')
□ Glacier Peak (10,541')
□ Mt. Rainier (14,411')
□ Mt. St. Helens (8,366')
□ Mt. Adams (12,281')
□ Mt. Hood (11,250')
□ Mt. Jefferson (10,497')
□ Three Fingered Jack (7,841')
□ Mt. Washington (7,795')
□ Three Sisters (10,358')
□ Broken Top (9,177')
□ Mt. Bachelor (9,068')
□ Mt. Thielsen (9,182')
□ Mt. McLoughlin (9,495')
□ Mt. Shasta (14,179')
□ Lassen Peak (10,457')

Which one's next on your list?

🧁 RECIPE: SUMMIT-WORTHY ALPINE TEAM 🧁
INGREDIENTS:

2 cups shared goals
1½ cups clear communication
1 cup individual strengths
3 tbsp mutual respect
2 tbsp flexibility
1 tsp humor (increase as needed)

DIRECTIONS:
Combine ingredients before your trip. Mix thoroughly during planning sessions. Let bonds strengthen during challenges. Serves: Everyone safely returning with stories to tell.
Chef's note: "No summit is worth a friendship."

📺 BREAKING: MOUNTAIN WEATHER SPECIAL REPORT 📺
THIS JUST IN: Mountain weather continues to defy valley forecasts for the 4,000,000th day in a row! Sources confirm that thinking "it won't happen to me" remains the leading cause of alpine epics.
Our top meteorologists recommend:

Multiple forecast cross-referencing
Understanding elevation effects
Always packing extra layers
Respecting nature's ultimate authority

Back to you in the studio, Jim!