The North Ridge of Mount Baker
Sep 8, 2018 · 7 min read

Mark Allen and I chose the North Ridge of Mount Baker as a late-season objective and planned our attempt for the last week of September. Allen, who is an IFMGA guide (the highest internationally recognized mountain guiding certification), has graciously acted as my mentor since returning to the mountains after a 15-year layoff. The North Ridge is a classic route on the 10,781-foot tall volcano that lies in the direct path of multiple…

