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PorcupinePhobia Murse
Joined: 04 Mar 2012 Posts: 1002 | TRs | Pics Location: Hwy20 |
Just seeing if there is interest out there for a trip around Mt Baker this summer. I'd like to cross this one off the list, probably in September. I'm thinking 3 days?
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williswall poser
Joined: 30 Sep 2007 Posts: 1963 | TRs | Pics Location: Redmond |
Not sure what your plans are....all cross country? Here's my trip report for doing this involving biking for a fair portion, but make sure you click on the link in the beginning of the post to access the archived journey of a duo that battled incessant devils club and even took a break to go to the hospital at one point....if this is your plan good luck. I would be interested in a higher ski/skin/hike orbit though......
http://www.williswall.com/willis-wall-blog/2016/8/26/mt-baker-round-the-mountain-823-242016?rq=mt%20baker
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Pyrites Member
Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Posts: 1880 | TRs | Pics Location: South Sound |
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Pyrites
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Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:41 pm
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Keep Calm and Carry On?
Heck No.
Stay Excited and Get Outside!
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PorcupinePhobia Murse
Joined: 04 Mar 2012 Posts: 1002 | TRs | Pics Location: Hwy20 |
I've thought about this a couple of different ways, some obviously conceived in a more sober state than others. Some of the navigation on the west side of the mentioned report doesn't make a ton of sense to me from what I've seen of those areas, but maybe (probably) they knew something I don't. I've piece-meal scouted out about 80% of the route, and will probably just defer to lower elevations and established trails whenever possible. I hope to get out on the west side of the mountain early in the summer and survey a little to fill in some gaps in my knowledge of the that area.
I don't know as I'd bike the entirety of the north end, as some of the best (imo) off-trail bits of the route are up there. I'll keep putting things together I guess.
Thanks for the report, and the link to what sounds like a truly harrowing tramp!
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williswall poser
Joined: 30 Sep 2007 Posts: 1963 | TRs | Pics Location: Redmond |
In revisiting this, if you have done all the research and have a viable plan you can count me in, I'd be up for it. I just had no desire to repeat my bike/hike trip.
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ChinookPass Member
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 145 | TRs | Pics
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Yes! Keep me in mind. I am super interested!
I studied Willis Wall's route last fall and came to the conclusion that I don't know enough about the area to do a cross-country route. But really don't want to do a bike/hike trip just for aesthetic reasons (even though I am a very avid cyclist).
-Jim
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ChinookPass Member
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 145 | TRs | Pics
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I meant to say, I am totally down for a cross-country route but am not confident I know or can determine the best route on my own at this time. Sounds like a great project though!
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TellimaChris Member
Joined: 02 Jun 2019 Posts: 15 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellingham, Washington |
Anyone still interested in this?
I've long fantasized about a Baker circumnavigation, and have hiked a few segments, mostly on the west and north sides. Anyone want to go on some scouting missions and see what we can piece together?
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Jeff List Member
Joined: 01 Oct 2017 Posts: 7 | TRs | Pics Location: Anacortes WA |
Lindsay, zimmertr
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jdk610 Member
Joined: 21 Aug 2012 Posts: 330 | TRs | Pics
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jdk610
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Wed Aug 14, 2019 9:10 am
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Neat route! Thanks for posting!
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ChinookPass Member
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 145 | TRs | Pics
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Indeed. Well done and thanks for posting Jeff List. There is a lot to ponder here. It sounds like the recons were well worth the efforts.
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