Join American Alpine Institute for a climb of Mt. Baker and a descent on skis, snowboard, or splitboard.
This is a skills-based and objectives-focused course where we climb Mt. Baker and then enjoy the incredible experience of skiing or splitboarding back down. If you have intermediate to advanced touring experience and solid riding skills, the descent from Mt. Baker will be an unforgettable ride that changes the way you think about big mountain adventures.
From the trip description by American Alpine Institute
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- CourseSkills-based course: ice axe use, ski and splitboard crampon techniques, roped glacier travel, route finding, terrain selection, decision-making, and hazard assessment.
- Backcountry guidingGuided climb and descent of Mt. Baker's Coleman-Deming Route; the guide fee is included in the course cost.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Our climb and descent follow the iconic Coleman-Deming Route.
- By the final day, you’ll summit Mt. Baker at 10,778 ft (3,285 m).
- Intermediate to advanced touring experience
- Moderate to advanced riding skills
- AIARE Rec 1 and AIARE Avalanche Rescue Courses are highly recommended.
- Review of knots and self-rescue
- Basic winter camping etiquette.
- Touring on all kinds of terrain.
- Glacier travel and roping up while touring.
- Route finding, terrain selection for ascending and descending.
- Evaluation of subjective and objective danger.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
From the trip description by American Alpine Institute
What the price includes
Included
- Lesson
- Transfers · partly
- All permits and camping fees
- Group technical climbing equipment
- Transportation to the climbing areas from AAI headquarters
- All permits and camping fees
- The guide fee
Not included
- Meals
- Personal clothing and climbing gearRentals are available.
- All personal clothing and climbing gear
- Gratuities to guide
- Meals while on the course
- Travel insurance
Not confirmed by the operator: Lodging, Lift pass.
Location
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Dates and prices
- Apr 23 – Apr 25, 20272026/27 · 3 days1,295 USD$1295 per person; the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operatorLimitedChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "April 23, 2027 – April 25, 2027, $1295, 4 Spots Available".
- May 7 – May 9, 20272026/27 · 3 days1,295 USD$1295 per person; the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operatorLimitedChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "May 7, 2027 – May 9, 2027, $1295, 4 Spots Available".
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
- Rentals are available. See equipment list.
- This course is not intended to prepare participants to climb independently in the mountains.
- This program can be booked as a private trip with custom start and end dates. Pricing depends on number of participants and number of days.
From the trip description by American Alpine Institute
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