Mt. Baker Hiking and Guided Glacier Walk Women's Group - AdventureTripr
Coleman Glacier on Mt. Baker
Professional guide explaining glaciology to trip participants
Women walking on a glacier amidst mountains
Participants exploring Glacial features on the Coleman Glacier on Mt Baker
Sunset in the mountains in Mt Baker area
Women hiking to walk on a glacier
Women's group trip to walk on a glacier
Alpine sunrise
Mountain views
Blue pools on a glacier
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Mt. Baker Hiking and Guided Glacier Walk Women's Group

Max 5 people Moderate difficulty Beginner experience

Overview

Few people have the opportunity to see a glacier in their lifetime, let alone walk on one. You don't have to venture as far out as Iceland, Patagonia or even Alaska to walk on a Glacier when you live in the second most glaciated state in the US!  

Join us on a challenging and beautiful hike to the Coleman Glacier of Mt. Baker, where wildflower riddled hillsides frame some of the most beautiful alpine scenery in the country. Our professional mountain guides will introduce you to alpine ecology and glaciology as you hike through old growth forest and cross crystal clear creeks. Once at the toe of the glacier, your guide will teach you how to put on crampons and walk on the stunning glacier ice. See huge crevasses, meltwater holes, blue pools, and towering seracs. Watch marmots and pikas, and count dozens of species of wildflowers and birds. Make sure to bring a good camera for this incredible experience! The hike is 5 miles round-trip and involves 2000 ft. of elevation gain. Crampon compatible mountain boots and crampon rentals are included in the cost of this trip.  

Information provided during this experience: Forest ecology of the Pacific Northwest  

glaciology, identification of plants and animals, hazards in an alpine environment, how to put on crampons, and how to walk on glacier ice.  

 

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Trip host

Glen Young


Reviews: 196

Glen has been working as an alpine guide for sixteen years, having led trips in North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and the South Pacific. Glen's climbing and guiding career has included sixteen climbs above 20,000 ft., including technical climbs of peaks such as AmaDablam and Kyajo Ri in Nepal and big glacier routes in Alaska. He's climbed routes on El Cap, Half Dome, and Big Walls in Zion in addition to hundreds of multi-pitch rock routes around the globe. Here in the Northwest he enjoys guiding complex alpine climbs such as the North Ridge of Forbidden and the Fischer Chimneys on Mt. Shuksan. Previously, Glen guided white-water expeditions and taught martial arts. When not in the office or the field he runs a nonprofit in Nepal that provides training to Nepalese mountain guides and funds infrastructure in remote areas of the Himalayas (www.karmaproject-nepal.org). Glen is an AMGA apprentice Rock Guide and Alpine Guide who is working toward IFMGA certification.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hike in the North Cascades and Mt. Baker area

Arrive at Glacier and meet your trip host and other trip mates at a local cafe, listed in your detailed itinerary which you can access via the AdventureTripr app after booking this trip. Depending on the time when everyone arrives, you can grab a picnic lunch by a beautiful waterfall, just a short walk from the parking lot and only about 15-20 minute drive from your cabin. Then head out on a day hike near Maple Falls. The area boasts several scenic hikes to suit all skill and fitness levels. The details of the hike picked for the day will be available in your detailed itinerary. After a self-guided day of adventure you will all check into your cabin.  

Image Gallery

Coleman Glacier on Mt. Baker
Professional guide explaining glaciology to trip participants
Women walking on a glacier amidst mountains
Participants exploring Glacial features on the Coleman Glacier on Mt Baker
Sunset in the mountains in Mt Baker area
Women hiking to walk on a glacier
Women's group trip to walk on a glacier
Alpine sunrise
Mountain views
Blue pools on a glacier
Women Who Hike Explore and Adventure

Accommodations

On day 1, for 2 days

This 3-5 bedroom cabin for up to 6 people, with individual beds per person, offers self-catered accommodations in Glacier, just 10-15 miles from Mt Baker Ski Area. Guests benefit from patio and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free parking is available. This property has a fully equipped kitchen, television, fireplace, grill, and DVD player.  

Pricing

Included:

Accommodation
Guide fees

Excluded:

All meals
Alcoholic beverages
Gratuities
Transfers
Flights
Admission fees
Porter
Visas
Travel insurance
Personal gear
Luggage transfers
Airport transfer
International flights
Domestic flights
Local guide
Some meals

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.

Cancellation Policy


* You will receive a full refund minus $100 cancellation fee. For our full cancellation policy, see our Terms & Conditions

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Reviews

2021-08-09

Anyone looking to do any outdoor activities, definitely recommend partnering with AdventureTripr!

Sangeeta Iyer

I just came back from a weekend hiking trip with AdventureTripr and highly recommend them! I did a guided hike and the package included amazing accommodations as well as 2 days of wonderful hikes near Mt.Baker! Preeti is an amazing person, so passionate about her company and her vision to make outdoors accessible to everyone is something I deeply admire. Anyone looking to do any outdoor activities, definitely recommend partnering with AdventureTripr!

2020-09-16

Amazing experience. I made new friends and re-ignited my passion for climbing

Tricia Marie

I love exploring new places, so I jumped at the opportunity to get out on Mt. Baker with Preeti Suri and AdventureTripr. This trip exceeded my expectations. From the prompt and detailed communication before the trip, the COVID health precautions that made me feel safe venturing out during this time, and the security of a guided hike out onto the Coleman Glacier, I had an amazing experience. I made new friends, re-ignited my passion for climbing, and committed to a Mt. Baker summit climb in 2021 with a new friend I met on the hike. Preeti's passion for the outdoors is inspiring and was clearly seen in all aspects of this trip. I will definitely go on future adventures with AdventureTripr.

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