Climbing the North Cascades: The Mt. Baker Wilderness and Boulder Glacier

This was a two day climbing trip in early June to the Mt.Baker Wilderness with intentions of summiting Mt. Baker via the Boulder Glacier. All new terrain for us on this side of the peak. All of our past experiences with Mt. Baker have taken place on the Coleman/Upper Deming route. Good to get out and try something different, a little more challenging, and see the North Cascades from a different perspective. Enjoy.

[@jeffarcher69]

Once again, your knack for story telling during your videos creates that extra layer which sets a high standard. As if I were reading a novel from the first explorers up the mountain. keep up the great work, Aaron!

[@aaronfulwider779]

Thank You. It is the stories of the early explorers that we all find our inspiration in. Dee Molenaar is one of my favorites from the NW.

[@theresa42213]

l live in Vancouver BC. Too bad you guys cant see Baker from this side, lts STUNNING! Seeing it from the U.S. side doesn't even come close! :)

[@aaronfulwider779]

Thank You for watching. Baker when viewed from the North is very impressive indeed.

[@longwildernesswalks]

I did this solo in August 2008. Probably a very stupid idea, but I couldn't find anyone to come with, so off I went. I summited with a group of guys from Las Vegas I met about 1/2 way up the summit. Hung with them on the way down and even went out for dinks the next day. I also came from the opposite side. Very stupid now that I look back on it. Still, it's a beautiful climb and the trek up to the base is amazing. Great shots. Sucks ya'll were run off by the cloud banks. It happens. You were safe, and that's what counts. Thanks for sharing!

[@aaronfulwider779]

Thank You for the comment. Sometimes you just have to go out and face the natural world and the fears in your head all alone, which is much harder to do mentally. I find that a lot of people team up on climbs as well. We found a guy all alone on our descent who had been waiting for hours for his team to come down. We just added him to our rope and descended together. Take care.

[@Erikkmachowek.]

Ive always appreciated the narration in your videos. Really sets the scene as your story unfolds. I’ll be on the summit there hopefully in mid July. Did you see any goats up there? Cheers! -Erikk

[@aaronfulwider779]

Thank you Erikk. After this rain ends you should have some good weather for your climb. We did not see any goats. Lots of Ptarmigan and millions of glacier worms.

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

Criminally under subbed. Could you give me some tent advice for the the Cascades/Olympics spring and summer trips. I'm probably not interested in a single wall due to condensation but interested in hearing your thoughts before making a purchase. Great stuff Aaron and thanks for the effort!!

[@aaronfulwider779]

Thank You. As far as tents go, and gear in general, I am not an expert but I do have some criteria that I look for in a tent.
1. Must have plenty of vestibule room. Sometimes this is a saving grace when you are tent bound in wet weather and offers a place to cook in the dry.
2. A foot print is helpful in heavy rain. Sheets the water run right under the whole tent.
3. Two walls with good ventilation. The condensation will collect on the outside wall and leave the inside dry.
4. We have always used a two person which I use even on solo trips. When alone the extra space is very nice to keep clothing and equipment dry.
5. Weight. I do not try to go super light, especially on big mountains. I would rather have a stable tent that will not blow down in heavy wind. But, the tent still needs to role up and fit INSIDE my pack (everything else is packed around it). Rolled up, our current tent is about 6 inches in diameter with the poles in the middle.
6. On snow we use little sections of aluminum metal to stake down the tent. Tie each of the four corners of the rainfly to the aluminum plate and then burry the plate in the snow like a dead man. Very secure.
Hope this helps and good luck.

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

@@aaronfulwider779 Thanks for taking the time!! Maybe you could show that aluminum plate as a dead man hack in an upcoming vid

[@aaronfulwider779]

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