In preparation for their attempt on Mt Baker this June, our Baker Team got in some necessary training. All have had winter skills and mountaineering skills training so next on their list was to attend our Glacier Skills course (next one for them will be an on-mountain refresher). In addition to the day-long course led by Redline Guide Mike Cherim, the team also underwent a shakedown hike into King Ravine with Redline Guide Ryan Mcguire. Unfortunately, due to extreme cold and wind, they opted to not venture up the headwall and onto the ridge, instead they turned around exiting via the trail they broke out on the way it. Nonetheless, the experience was awesome. We were seriously impressed on how well the various personalities on the team got along. We think they are going to be an awesome team with a great chance of summit success. The dynamic is there.
First, A Shameless Promotion…
Want to be part of this? Would you like to attempt Mt Baker? We have two trips on the books and we have time and space to take three more teams up. Click here for more information.
Now, Here Are Some Photos…
Bitter cold, this was no man’s land.
Team Baker 2020 — in part.
This actually works as a simulated low angle glacier and crevasse.
Guide Mike demonstrating single top person crevasse rescue from start to finish.
One of our guests learning how to climb a rope using a Texas Prusik and an ascender. Easy peasy… after the leg loops are on.
Great weekend! Well done guides and Team Baker. Thanks for choosing Redline Guiding.
Now, Another Shameless Promotion…
Want to be part of this? Would you like to attempt Mt Baker? We have two trips on the books and we have time and space to take three more teams up. Click here for more information.