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Summit Mt. Baker: A Guide to the Easton, Squak, and Coleman-Deming Routes

American Alpine Institute

...route for your climb. Not sure you want to tackle Mt. Baker on your own? We have guided climbs available!… Read More

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Mount Waddington and British Columbia’s Coast Range

American Alpine Institute

...great mountaineering route. Harder Routes Mt. Waddington, South Face (Bravo Glacier Route) Technically, the aspect is southwest, not south. This… Read More

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