True North - Mt Baker & Mt Shuksan Alpinism

  Why climb one when you can climb two? The True North Alpine Climbing week pairs the best climbing route on Mount Baker with one of Mount Shuksan's classics. Together they make one unforgettable week of climbing.  First we tackle the North Ridge of Mount Baker, then we pop back to town for pizza, beer and some quality sleep before packing up and heading back into the mountains to take on the North Face of Mount Shuksan. 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 alone is a gem. The North Face of Mount Shuksan is 3 more days of classic Cascade alpinism.  We usually appro