§ 02 — OVERVIEW
This is the longest climb of the northern approaches. Start five miles in from Artist Point Trailhead by taking Chain Lakes Trail #682 to Ptarmigan Ridge Trail #682.1. Three miles in from the Chain Lakes/Ptarmigan Ridge junction the Ptarmigan Ridge Trail reaches the base of Coleman Pinnacle.
The trail continues another half mile to Camp Kiser. Beyond this point, a primitive boot path, recommended for experienced mountaineers, leads to advanced climbing routes on Mt. Baker. The snow on this route does not melt until late in the season and the five-mile approach can be a long, difficult slog through heavy snow in steep chutes. The trek becomes less difficult but route finding becomes more so as the season progresses and the snow melts. Despite impeding snow, this route is best climbed early in the season before the glacier becomes broken up and extensively crevassed. This route is within the Mt. Baker Wilderness. See also: Mt. Baker climbing information.
§ 03 — CONDITIONS
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§ 04 — SIGNAL
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§ 01 — VITALS
AT&T
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Sat
56°F
Sunny
3 to 12 mph W
Sun
61°F
Sunny
5 to 9 mph NNW
Mon
68°F
Sunny
3 to 7 mph NNW
Tue
70°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 8 mph WSW
Wed
66°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 12 mph SSW
Thu
59°F
Mostly Sunny
3 to 13 mph SW
Fri
53°F
Chance Light Rain
5 to 10 mph WSW