Coleman Deming - 2014

Coleman-Deming - September 13, 2014 

Heliotrope Ridge Trail is clear of snow and in excellent condition all the way to Hogsback Camps. Wildflowers are out and creek crossings have been low. 30-35 dry tent sites are available at Hogsback Camps with another 4-6 dry sites available at Gargoyle Rocks. Running water can currently be found at all campsites. 

The route up the Coleman and Deming glaciers is still seeing a high number of successful ascents. Climbers are encountering significant crevasse problems starting above Hogsback Camps at about 6200', above the Black Buttes at about 7200', and below the Coleman Saddle at about 8500'. Most parties have been able to pass these hazards safely, but all climbers should assess snow bridges and crevasse crossings carefully. The Climbing Rangers have also observed some large ice debris falling off Colfax Peak and higher parts of the Black Buttes. Remember not to take breaks beneath these unstable areas. Pumice Ridge is currently snowfree and the rock band on the upper part of the Roman Wall is melted out. The summit register on Grant Peak is open and available for your entries. 

 
Please remember to pack out all garbage, including wands, marking tape, food scraps, wrappers, toilet paper, and human waste. Blue bags are available free of charge at the USFS Public Service Center in Glacier, WA. Stop by to pick some up and register for your climb. Good luck and happy climbing! 

 

Coleman Deming - July 21, 2014

15-20 dry tent pads exist at Hogsback Camps at this time with another 4-6 dry sites available at Gargoyle Rocks. Running water is readily available at all campsites.  

Recent clear weather has provided optimal climbing conditions and allowed many parties to successfully reach the summit of Mt. Baker via the Coleman Deming route. The route continues to be very direct. The most significant crevasse crossings exist between 8200' and 9000' below the Coleman saddle. This area is also exposed to hanging ice on Colfax Peak and it is not a good place to take a break. Pumice Ridge is snowfree at this time and the rock band towards the top of the Roman Wall is melted out.  

Please remember if you packed it in, to pack it out! This includes, flagging, wands, leftover food scraps, micro trash, garbage and human waste. The USFS Visitor Center in Glacier offers blue bags to climbers free of charge, for the removal of your human waste. Stop in to register for your climb and pick some up for your trip. Look forward to seeing you all on the mountain. Happy Climbing!

Coleman Deming - July 7, 2014

Hogsback camps are predominantly snow covered at this time with only a few dry tent sites melted out. Running water can be found nearby the camps.







Gargoyle rock, roughly 500ft. above Hogsback camps to the east offers snow free campsites with several sources of running water.






Evidence of rockfall at Black Butte camps was seen on the most recent ranger patrol. Be careful not to camp or rest within range of the frequent rockfall hazard from Black Butte ridge.

The route is currently very direct and consists of no airy crevasse crossings at this time. Pumice ridge has begun to melt out and the rock step along the top rim of the Roman Wall is still hidden under snow.

Please remember if you packed it in, to pack it out! This includes, flagging, wands, leftover food scraps, micro trash, garbage and human waste. The USFS Visitor Center in Glacier offers blue bags to climbers free of charge, for the removal of your human waste. Stop in to register for your climb and pick some up for your trip. Look forward to seeing you all on the mountain. Happy Climbing!