Our team is officially off the mountain, and we want to take a moment to congratulate all of our climbers who joined us on Baker this season.

This year, we celebrated nearly 50 successful summits on our favorite Pacific Northwest training peak. Kudos to our final two summits:

• Eric W.
• CTSS Guide Mike King  

The glacier and route were in excellent condition still, even with warmer temperatures and smoke plumes in the distance.

In 2026, we will be offering a number of programs on Baker, including:

Our 3-Day Summit Climb, which is designed for climbers who want to summit a big mountain, are curious about mountaineering, want a quick refresher, and/or are just short on time. With just enough time to approach the climb, summit, and walk out, this itinerary still gives the option of two different summit nights – allowing your guides to work around minor weather systems and increase your chance of success.

And, our 5-Day Baker Alpine Academy, which is developed explicitly for climbers who want a jumping-off point to the greater ranges around the world. This course works through the fundamentals of mountaineering step by step while undertaking a summit climb of Baker near the end of your program—an irreplaceable practicum with the chance of putting your skills into action on summit day.

Photos from CTSS Guide Dallas Glass from various 2025 cilmbs