Mount Baker // Skiing the Coleman Deming Route in Winter - Mountain trips
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Date: 2023-01-17
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Mark
Very Nice Chaps! As usual you are off at a great pace and full of vinegar through out the tour. I would like to suggest a few key points if you don't mind regarding your roped efforts across the glacier. .It is a VERY GOOD idea to have simple knots tied at regular intervals between skiers in the rope. This can save a long fall from occurring should one happen, as the knots will tend to cut into the snow; . like a cable saw, as the rope cuts in it will make a narrow groove and thus when the knot comes to the groove it will jam and thus save the fall from being longer. Like wise should the second or third skier be inattentive or slip or for what ever reason momentarily unprepared for such an event, this will greatly assist is reducing the possible severity to the poor victim. Also the manner in which you are carrying your spare rope per skier, is hard to see; . but it doesn't look conducive to making an easy or quick recovery possible, as the rope between you and the victim will be taught and rope you have tied into yourself looks from the camera angles to be only attached with a Munter or similar hitch. giving you no slack to maneuver into a rescue configuration. if this is the case you may have luck and with sheer brute strength. which you all seem to have at least to some degree in reserve, you may be able to secure and arrest the fall with some difficulty and sweat, and then possibly, without permitting the victim to slip any further down toward the dark abyss, set up your extraction configuration. but it will be tough, thus much easier to start with having enough rope per skier in reserve. coiled and tided off correctly before strolling along to the summit. Look into the KIWI hitch for this correct and extremely useful configuration. It makes crevasse extraction WAY easier!
If you let me know a private email I would love to send you a few photos of some very special mountains that you would love to explore in the Andes? I'm sure you will go absolutely nuts-O when you see them.
Great film as always! and great to vicariously join in on the trip.
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Very Nice Chaps! As usual you are off at a great pace and full of vinegar through out the tour. I would like to suggest a few key points if you don't mind regarding your roped efforts across the glacier. .It is a VERY GOOD idea to have simple knots tied at regular intervals between skiers in the rope. This can save a long fall from occurring should one happen, as the knots will tend to cut into the snow; . like a cable saw, as the rope cuts in it will make a narrow groove and thus when the knot comes to the groove it will jam and thus save the fall from being longer. Like wise should the second or third skier be inattentive or slip or for what ever reason momentarily unprepared for such an event, this will greatly assist is reducing the possible severity to the poor victim. Also the manner in which you are carrying your spare rope per skier, is hard to see; . but it doesn't look conducive to making an easy or quick recovery possible, as the rope between you and the victim will be taught and rope you have tied into yourself looks from the camera angles to be only attached with a Munter or similar hitch. giving you no slack to maneuver into a rescue configuration. if this is the case you may have luck and with sheer brute strength. which you all seem to have at least to some degree in reserve, you may be able to secure and arrest the fall with some difficulty and sweat, and then possibly, without permitting the victim to slip any further down toward the dark abyss, set up your extraction configuration. but it will be tough, thus much easier to start with having enough rope per skier in reserve. coiled and tided off correctly before strolling along to the summit. Look into the KIWI hitch for this correct and extremely useful configuration. It makes crevasse extraction WAY easier!
If you let me know a private email I would love to send you a few photos of some very special mountains that you would love to explore in the Andes? I'm sure you will go absolutely nuts-O when you see them.
Great film as always! and great to vicariously join in on the trip.
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Scott
Awesome video. I climbed that exact route in late June 2017. There was still enough snow to ski down to 5500 feet. Someone got altitude sick near the summit so we slowed way down and descend the roman wall in the warmer part of the day. Coming down the Roman Wall was sketchy because the snow was slushy and crampons wouldn't bite. There more crevasses, we crossed 3 or 4 snow bridges. One of the snow bridges looked suspect so everyone got into a self arrest position with ice axes buried and we crossed one at a time. Its a good thing we were extra cautious because the snow bridge broke under the lead climber. Because our ice axes were already planted she only feel a few feet, was able to dig her axe into the lip of the crevase and pull herself up, she was okay but shaken. Even with the incident on the way down it was still an amazing day I highly recomend that route but don't be on the Roman Wall when it gets warm and there is alot more crevasses in later summer I'd climb it spring or early summer.
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Awesome video. I climbed that exact route in late June 2017. There was still enough snow to ski down to 5500 feet. Someone got altitude sick near the summit so we slowed way down and descend the roman wall in the warmer part of the day. Coming down the Roman Wall was sketchy because the snow was slushy and crampons wouldn't bite. There more crevasses, we crossed 3 or 4 snow bridges. One of the snow bridges looked suspect so everyone got into a self arrest position with ice axes buried and we crossed one at a time. Its a good thing we were extra cautious because the snow bridge broke under the lead climber. Because our ice axes were already planted she only feel a few feet, was able to dig her axe into the lip of the crevase and pull herself up, she was okay but shaken. Even with the incident on the way down it was still an amazing day I highly recomend that route but don't be on the Roman Wall when it gets warm and there is alot more crevasses in later summer I'd climb it spring or early summer.
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Gar
What a spectacular hike. I particularly enjoyed viewing the canyon springs. Elise, you are definitely a trooper and falling in the river is very normal. Thankfully, Adam led the way as the Adam Yard Stick. When you hike the Subway, be prepared for some easy repelling and swimming. You might also want to consider buying a water-proof day pack and and pouch for your camera stabilizing stick. Thanks for sharing the video. I always look forward to viewing them and can't wait to see the next one. PS. Elise, I hope you've thawed out.
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What a spectacular hike. I particularly enjoyed viewing the canyon springs. Elise, you are definitely a trooper and falling in the river is very normal. Thankfully, Adam led the way as the Adam Yard Stick. When you hike the Subway, be prepared for some easy repelling and swimming. You might also want to consider buying a water-proof day pack and and pouch for your camera stabilizing stick. Thanks for sharing the video. I always look forward to viewing them and can't wait to see the next one. PS. Elise, I hope you've thawed out.
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Duane
I used to help teach a climbing class and Baker was one our frequent choices. The crevasses in the spring are impressive and can be dangerous. If you've never tried to get a fallen climber out of whole like a crevasse I suggest you go out and actually try it. 3 very experienced climbers trying to get 1 person out with 2 people above would be a real challenge. I love what you do. I old and envious and impressed by all of you. Duane Siefertson
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I used to help teach a climbing class and Baker was one our frequent choices. The crevasses in the spring are impressive and can be dangerous. If you've never tried to get a fallen climber out of whole like a crevasse I suggest you go out and actually try it. 3 very experienced climbers trying to get 1 person out with 2 people above would be a real challenge. I love what you do. I old and envious and impressed by all of you. Duane Siefertson
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Sand
Thank you for your extreme inspiration! And thank you for all your hard work, and more importantly, thank you for documenting it for all of us!
I've been getting a little more adventurous (so far mostly bicycle to get to my worksites But I'm getting up to it)
hey there's a creator who I know would love doing a collaborative with you! You Jeven Dovie. Maybe someday he'll get in touch with you! LOL
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Thank you for your extreme inspiration! And thank you for all your hard work, and more importantly, thank you for documenting it for all of us!
I've been getting a little more adventurous (so far mostly bicycle to get to my worksites But I'm getting up to it)
hey there's a creator who I know would love doing a collaborative with you! You Jeven Dovie. Maybe someday he'll get in touch with you! LOL
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EUClogic
Honestly. places like Mt. Baker just make me so happy to live here in Washington. I live in Seattle and from our unit, we can step out onto the patio and see the Olympic Mountains and Cascades. We get the clearest view of Mt. Rainier daily and to me? Its perfection. I love this state.
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Honestly. places like Mt. Baker just make me so happy to live here in Washington. I live in Seattle and from our unit, we can step out onto the patio and see the Olympic Mountains and Cascades. We get the clearest view of Mt. Rainier daily and to me? Its perfection. I love this state.
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Mike
Cool. I love Mt Baker. I have Summited by skis 21 times my brother is at 23 Ski Summits via different ski routes. If the boarders ever open up we hope to hit 25 ski Summits. Saying Hi from British Columbia. Love the view from Lions Gate bridge in Vancouver of Mt Baker.
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Cool. I love Mt Baker. I have Summited by skis 21 times my brother is at 23 Ski Summits via different ski routes. If the boarders ever open up we hope to hit 25 ski Summits. Saying Hi from British Columbia. Love the view from Lions Gate bridge in Vancouver of Mt Baker.
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Chris
I'm curious what the rational was behind unropping once you were off the glacier, as there was still fall risk, and you didn't have an ice axe. Not being accusatory, genuinely curious as I'm still a novice in mountaineering.
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I'm curious what the rational was behind unropping once you were off the glacier, as there was still fall risk, and you didn't have an ice axe. Not being accusatory, genuinely curious as I'm still a novice in mountaineering.
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Oscar
So. When are you guys going to climb Denali? I mean. Isn't it obvious that's the next step on this awesome chanel/ journey you guys are doing. I am pretty sure you guys are capable.
Great content like always: )
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So. When are you guys going to climb Denali? I mean. Isn't it obvious that's the next step on this awesome chanel/ journey you guys are doing. I am pretty sure you guys are capable.
Great content like always: )
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Samuel
Were skiers and climbers based in Cordova Bay, BC. Grateful to live in the Saanich territory. We see the sunrise over Shukshan every morning. Ive summited Baker. Great video You had me at Sha-shu-gee. It happens.
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Were skiers and climbers based in Cordova Bay, BC. Grateful to live in the Saanich territory. We see the sunrise over Shukshan every morning. Ive summited Baker. Great video You had me at Sha-shu-gee. It happens.
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travel
Really, that's what you call winter? I' m from freezing-my-ass-off Siberia. I need to put on more layers of clothes to keep warm in November than you (up there in the clouds) in winter.
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Really, that's what you call winter? I' m from freezing-my-ass-off Siberia. I need to put on more layers of clothes to keep warm in November than you (up there in the clouds) in winter.
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Sawyer
I am constantly amazed that these guys continually produce content that looks and feels amazing all the while making the arduous climbs look effortless. Inspiring stuff.
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I am constantly amazed that these guys continually produce content that looks and feels amazing all the while making the arduous climbs look effortless. Inspiring stuff.
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Wilderwheels
Oh my god! Unbelievable I'm so jealous. It is my daily dream. Every day I'm watching it's west face from my balcony. Gorgeous. thank you.
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Oh my god! Unbelievable I'm so jealous. It is my daily dream. Every day I'm watching it's west face from my balcony. Gorgeous. thank you.
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Michael
Hey Danny 10/10 colour coaudnation on clothing choice to day beating Christov who normally wins in every video.
Fantastic videos as always
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Hey Danny 10/10 colour coaudnation on clothing choice to day beating Christov who normally wins in every video.
Fantastic videos as always
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TY
Pretty cool to see skiing on Mount Baker. It is so prominent from Metro Vancouver. I have only skied at the ski area and seen it in the distance.
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Pretty cool to see skiing on Mount Baker. It is so prominent from Metro Vancouver. I have only skied at the ski area and seen it in the distance.
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Oui
Was just riding at the baker resort early this month, and from the chairlift I think I saw some climbers on Baker. Could've been you guys haha.
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Was just riding at the baker resort early this month, and from the chairlift I think I saw some climbers on Baker. Could've been you guys haha.
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figurado1
You folks offer the full package. Great story, videography and editing, great ski talent and not too much distracting music. Thanks!
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You folks offer the full package. Great story, videography and editing, great ski talent and not too much distracting music. Thanks!
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Frank
On the way down there was no roping up or worry about crevasses. Is that because you can only fall into a crevasse on the way up?
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On the way down there was no roping up or worry about crevasses. Is that because you can only fall into a crevasse on the way up?
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Sarah
The nappy withdrawal immunophenotypically guess because patient tellingly scatter per a entertaining goat. lewd, longing dance
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The nappy withdrawal immunophenotypically guess because patient tellingly scatter per a entertaining goat. lewd, longing dance
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Jonathan
Bro. If the McD's is ever closed and you are looking for food in Bellingham just hit me up. No poptarts to start your day!
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Bro. If the McD's is ever closed and you are looking for food in Bellingham just hit me up. No poptarts to start your day!
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