Mount Baker // Skiing the Coleman Deming Route in Winter

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  • Опубликовано: 9 дек 2020
  • Mount Baker is an awesome mountain. The peak is that much more mind blowing when you can scale its heights on a sunny no wind day. You can see a lot of iconic landmarks from the summit of Baker. Glacier peak, Rainier, and Olympic National Park. If, and that’s a big if, you can catch it on a good day like we did. On this episode we climb and ski Mount Baker via the Coleman Deming route. Skiing from the summit to the car provides nearly 8,000 ft of descent. Snow conditions ranged from ice to 6 inches of light powder. Definitely a radical day with a little of everything.

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  • @AlexV1014
    @AlexV1014 3 года назад +234

    Someone said this before and it's still true, most underrated RUclips channel.

    • @Evanturar
      @Evanturar 2 года назад

      Shhhhhhh.. Just outstanding.

  • @traviss8354
    @traviss8354 3 года назад +271

    My favorite part of the video was Christof's 3 mediocre tips that consisted of 4 tips. Now that's some prime Amateur content right there!! ☺️

    • @cnuila
      @cnuila 3 года назад +28

      Ha! I'm glad someone caught that:)

    • @0SKBooth0
      @0SKBooth0 3 года назад +4

      I think they/he should keep this going as a new segment in the films.

    • @WhereKentWent
      @WhereKentWent 3 года назад +2

      No kidding. Christof is awesome. 😂

    • @IanBenedict
      @IanBenedict 3 года назад +1

      The holy trinity

  • @mikemcintosh9933
    @mikemcintosh9933 3 года назад +147

    People around here do not always do Baker on skis in a day, but when they do - we don't call them Mediocre :)

  • @bassomatic1871
    @bassomatic1871 3 года назад +115

    You can tell it is a fun and leisurely day when no one pukes.

  • @micktaylorppraisal
    @micktaylorppraisal 3 года назад +28

    "If you're going to do something that you are never going to do again, make sure it's on the right day."

  • @alecwilliams9234
    @alecwilliams9234 3 года назад +33

    "Just had to pop-tart it." Iconic.

  • @sendmorecondor
    @sendmorecondor 3 года назад +107

    Am I the only one extremely inspired by these guys? I have goals and aspirations to do pretty much everything they do! (Maybe just a tad bit slower)

    • @xzavierbristol5713
      @xzavierbristol5713 3 года назад +4

      Dude same. Hella inspiring.

    • @gmckemie4281
      @gmckemie4281 3 года назад +16

      No you are not. Before I started watching them; my attitude towards running was something to do if someone larger was chasing me. Now I have taken up trail running

    • @JordanGreenPNW
      @JordanGreenPNW 3 года назад +3

      You're not alone!

    • @tomswadley5431
      @tomswadley5431 3 года назад +15

      At 71 years old, I can never do the things they do. But saying that , they are still one of my primary inspirations to get outside , hike , work out etc and have fun and make the best of the adventures that I can do !!

    • @bidenadministrationischina5091
      @bidenadministrationischina5091 3 года назад +1

      I found them after I got ankle surgery hahhahaha

  • @1Deejay7
    @1Deejay7 3 года назад +114

    I need a friend like this, solo hiking is fun but lonely 😕

    • @IdRatherBeHiking
      @IdRatherBeHiking 3 года назад +8

      story of my life

    • @JoshHway
      @JoshHway 3 года назад

      What state are you in?

    • @frogfeet2121
      @frogfeet2121 3 года назад

      NEVER SOLO HIKE I HAVE A FRIEND WHO DIED FROM THAT😪

    • @frogfeet2121
      @frogfeet2121 3 года назад

      @@JoshHway that sounds not right

    • @THEtdub77
      @THEtdub77 3 года назад +1

      If you're in WA I'll be your hiking buddy!

  • @ChrisWColeman
    @ChrisWColeman 3 года назад +49

    Great video, as always.
    I really appreciate the extra details you include. The pre-morning hotel, mcd being closed, trailhead prep, skin track skiing, etc. That stuff is rarely shown on other ski videos - they just focus on the summit and beautiful downhill turns. I watch for all the little non-beautiful turn parts. Keep up the good work - and keep filming the non-sexy parts of your adventures.

    • @xzavierbristol5713
      @xzavierbristol5713 3 года назад +7

      100 percent agree. My favorite parts of the vids lol

  • @eucLogic
    @eucLogic 3 года назад +11

    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.

    • @edboy484
      @edboy484 3 года назад +2

      I grew up just north of Bellingham and I had an amazing view of the sun rising over Baker every morning. It makes me grateful to have grown up in such a beautiful area

  • @nitantpandey882
    @nitantpandey882 2 года назад +1

    A year later, I say this again, the most underrated youtube channel!

  • @JohanFredriksson1
    @JohanFredriksson1 3 года назад +8

    One of the best channels on youtube! Can't click fast enough on the notification.

  • @nirek.sharma
    @nirek.sharma 3 года назад +14

    Sage wisdom from Christof right here

  • @andrewokerlund5689
    @andrewokerlund5689 3 года назад +17

    You guys should definitely check out the enchantments in the middle cascades near Leavenworth Washington.

    • @alexvaj3444
      @alexvaj3444 3 года назад +1

      Definitely would like to see the MA crew run the Enchantment hike thru. Plus it can't be more crowded then the trailhead at Mt. Rainier right?

  • @beeclimbing9954
    @beeclimbing9954 3 года назад +1

    Classic, "...we get to that summit and it's windless and sunny, is that too much to ask for?" Happy Birthday Danny! I'm glad for once your "...is that too much to ask?" got answered to your satisfaction :-)

  • @micheandmikey
    @micheandmikey 3 года назад

    Awesome! Welcome to my backyard! LOL AWESOME VIDEO!!!

  • @rickblodgett9133
    @rickblodgett9133 2 года назад

    Hey Danny my cousin really likes your. Adventures . He’s doing the Haute this
    This summer . I enjoy your RUclipss a lot watching you and your buds having fun . Keep it safe

  • @bendyer1465
    @bendyer1465 Год назад

    Thank you for the beautiful videos, you guys deserve an Oscar or something

  • @reallydutch2
    @reallydutch2 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the adventure. Great trip and great editing!

  • @benc.8103
    @benc.8103 3 года назад +1

    Christof you are my spirit animal. I too have friends that are willing to sacrifice me to the unknown, claiming they could rescue me. Fun to watch another awesome video.
    Happy belated Birthday Danny. Can you gift everyone who comments a sweet Mediocre sticker? 🙏

  • @TheJarrodh
    @TheJarrodh 3 года назад +7

    Mmmm Pizza at chair nine, can't go wrong with that!

  • @oldtiredsailor4267
    @oldtiredsailor4267 2 года назад

    Climbed Baker via Roman Wall in 1972 and spent the night on the summit in order to see the sunrise on the summer solstice. We woke up before sunrise and sat there peering east to see the first rays come over the horizon. Finally figured out that we were looking toward the northwest and the sun was already over the horizon. The bottle of excellent scotch we had carried to the summit probably was the cause of our disorientation.
    Never the less - felt good about the climb and being 25-years old and "tough" we were proudly starting down the wall when two "OLD GUYS" (maybe 50?) came over the top headed up and carrying skis. They had driven down from Vancouver BC that morning, hiked to the summit and then were going to ski back down. No big deal - they had lost count of how many times they had done that.
    love your channel - lived and climbed everything, year round, with B'ham as our base 1970 - 1980.

  • @phin422
    @phin422 3 года назад +5

    Man, the blue of those glaciers looks so pretty on the mountain.

  • @forestdweller512
    @forestdweller512 Год назад

    Epic conditions🎉. Another great video

  • @figurado1
    @figurado1 3 года назад +1

    You folks offer the full package. Great story, videography and editing, great ski talent and not too much distracting music. Thanks!

  • @chazbickel4518
    @chazbickel4518 3 года назад +6

    Great to see you guys back in my home state! WA is beautiful and has it all from ski to sea.

  • @frtz8609
    @frtz8609 3 года назад +3

    Since Europe is back in a full lockdown, i ran out of outdoor-things to watch two weeks ago. Then i found you guys and pretty much watched every video there is. Fantastic stuff, thanks for keeping my summit-hunger well fed!

    • @codyvanderberg3910
      @codyvanderberg3910 3 года назад

      Yeah it's a game changer when you find Mediocre, isn't it?!

  • @mattabbott6303
    @mattabbott6303 3 года назад +20

    I am so here for this. Have y'all ever heard of or done the Ptarmigan Traverse? Seems up your alley. Slash I'll take you up there if interested :)

  • @weave_girl325
    @weave_girl325 3 года назад +8

    😍😍 so beautiful, can't believe this mountain is in my backyard, did a hike earlier in the year, a ridge walk just under baker. Such a gorgeous mountain ❤

  • @nunyab..
    @nunyab.. 2 года назад +1

    That’s actually pretty cool you can see Mt Adams at 9:22 on the far left

  • @Evanturar
    @Evanturar 2 года назад

    One of the best MA vids ever. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular!

  • @rogaia
    @rogaia 3 года назад

    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.

  • @AncientAccomplishments
    @AncientAccomplishments 3 года назад +7

    I get so darn excited when I see they’ve released a new video! This is probably my favorite channel right now. The Virtual Sherpa is pretty awesome too for mountaineering and hiking.

  • @foxyMamaIdaho
    @foxyMamaIdaho 3 года назад +3

    I always feel better when I know that The Big C (Christof) is there to make sure Danny get's home safe and sound so he can get to his favorite activity....Christmas shopping for his mother-in-law (something from the Dollar Tree would be just fine.)

    • @cnuila
      @cnuila 3 года назад

      He's been pestering us constantly to help him find the perfect gift for his favorite Mama Roxanne!

  • @andysaverageoutdoor7473
    @andysaverageoutdoor7473 3 года назад +3

    Always need to take time to take photos of each other posing majestically. You guys are fun to watch.

  • @tomswadley5431
    @tomswadley5431 3 года назад

    Happy Birthday Danny. And much respect for this new video. Enjoyed it as always. Y’all continue to inspire this 71 year old guy.

  • @westonbonny1207
    @westonbonny1207 Год назад

    Amazing video! Big fan of the channel. We gotta get that Mount Shasta video back up!

  • @LukesHomeTube
    @LukesHomeTube 3 года назад +2

    You guys continue to prove you all are in a different league than just about everyone else! Great video! Great 👍 work!

  • @codyvanderberg3910
    @codyvanderberg3910 3 года назад +2

    The mountain in my backyard! I love it when these guys come up to WA!

  • @erikseymour1
    @erikseymour1 3 года назад +1

    Also loving the new gear, and new music too! What an evolution. What an episode!!

  • @grbhargav888
    @grbhargav888 3 года назад +2

    Congratulations on your 100th Video! Amazing content, you guys are great Inspiration!

  • @nicholaigardner8150
    @nicholaigardner8150 3 года назад

    Ballin Sick Hike!

  • @markjones3425
    @markjones3425 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @AleksandarGospic
    @AleksandarGospic 3 года назад +1

    Best adventure team on the RUclips, every video release is a holiday! How you don't have many more subs is a mystery to me 🤷‍♂️ But what a day, pure perfection! 😍 Another epic video guys!

  • @eganfo
    @eganfo 3 года назад +1

    What a great adventure. Awesome weather, view, conditions, and no crevasse rescue. I live in Edmonds, WA and see Mt. Baker every day. I appreciate your vantage point from the top.

  • @JorgeLuisUrsua
    @JorgeLuisUrsua 3 года назад +1

    Let's gooo!!! and Christof if back! 🔥🤙🏼

  • @ltgornon
    @ltgornon 3 года назад +2

    livin the life we all want to live. So rad

  • @brianharder7714
    @brianharder7714 3 года назад +3

    Always love these. But on this one, I'm waiting for the glacier travel critics to start chiming in. I've my popcorn ready.

  • @Skibbidyboobop
    @Skibbidyboobop 3 года назад +2

    You guys are fantastic! No shortage of snow here in our backyard. Clear day at Baker is a huge win!

  • @samuelsmith9999
    @samuelsmith9999 2 года назад

    We’re skiers and climbers based in Cordova Bay, BC. Grateful to live in the Saanich territory. We see the sunrise over Shukshan every morning. I’ve summited Baker. Great video … You had me at “Sha-shu-gee”. It happens.

  • @sawyerstever5933
    @sawyerstever5933 3 года назад

    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.

  • @bidenadministrationischina5091
    @bidenadministrationischina5091 3 года назад

    Yeeeeeeaaah booyyyyyy -shawn of the dead
    Keep the music, its good. More rivers and scenic views, lush forests, greenery, puking, humor, narrations, and maybe even more in depth history on these places. 👍

  • @manfredseidler1531
    @manfredseidler1531 3 года назад +1

    Your handle is understated, your abilities are understated, your accomplishments are understated and your future plans are underrated... perhaps that's your point. Well done again

  • @WhereKentWent
    @WhereKentWent 3 года назад

    Love the Danny, Matt, and Christof crew! It's classic.

  • @akusantafe
    @akusantafe 3 года назад +6

    And the tips at the end: What a bonus! Now I'm ready! The ultimate truth about everything: Make sure you do it on the right day.

  • @grantlandwalker9599
    @grantlandwalker9599 3 года назад

    Phenomenal as always!!

  • @arjunski
    @arjunski 3 года назад +2

    Baker is awesome!

  • @curtmoore9216
    @curtmoore9216 3 года назад

    Great to see the ski season opener! I especially liked Matt's line that if you are only gonna do something once, wait and pick the right day!

  • @homatekk
    @homatekk 3 года назад

    Dammit. Probably going to have to buy a hat. It's just about time.
    Please keep them coming !

  • @BackyardHiker
    @BackyardHiker 3 года назад

    YES!!! The ski videos are back with an awesome hike! CONGRATS!

  • @MKxpl
    @MKxpl 3 года назад +2

    glad you guys are doing this so I dont have to

  • @xzavierbristol5713
    @xzavierbristol5713 3 года назад

    Happy Birthday Danny! Loved the vid, one of my favorite ones! You guys are living the life!!!

  • @Lucas.jp13
    @Lucas.jp13 3 года назад +2

    You know I busted out the notepad for that final minute.

  • @dulcereal7943
    @dulcereal7943 3 года назад

    Love waking up to a new video!

  • @DNFADV
    @DNFADV Год назад

    The happy ADV boys of doom and gloom. I salute you!

  • @Saint_Studios
    @Saint_Studios 3 года назад +1

    You guys are the best! So inspiring and entertaining. I loved the tips at the end!😂

  • @ropehnd
    @ropehnd 3 года назад

    The clarity of this footage is stupid good. Looks like an awesome day.

  • @chronicstar
    @chronicstar 3 года назад

    Ooooo-weeee that's pretty! Good job guys!

  • @jessismallz
    @jessismallz 3 года назад

    This channel gives me so much life 💙 love you guys

  • @sdpy15
    @sdpy15 3 года назад

    Love these videos! Thanks for sharing, the comradery is priceless and yall have a great chemistry.

  • @davidh2299
    @davidh2299 3 года назад

    one of your best videos for sure

  • @pagewhite8177
    @pagewhite8177 3 года назад

    Another fantastic adventure, thank you for taking us along.

  • @seywerd
    @seywerd 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant guys- living vicariously through you. Baker is one of my favourite mountains having grown up in the Fraser Valley.

  • @robynwood550
    @robynwood550 3 года назад

    What an adventure! Thanks for sharing.

  • @ericstout2281
    @ericstout2281 3 года назад +1

    Nice. Back in my neck of the woods again! I ran into you guys at Rainier years back but was hoping to again. Love when I see a new video. Keep up the great work. Incredible filming all around!

  • @diegograbiel9711
    @diegograbiel9711 3 года назад

    Love this channel

  • @herkusr01
    @herkusr01 3 года назад +1

    Freakin rad guys, keep crushing it!

  • @davidwilliams3285
    @davidwilliams3285 3 года назад

    Awesome video! You sure picked a great day! Keep it going guys, it's a lot of fun watching these.

  • @chrisc9869
    @chrisc9869 3 года назад

    Stunning guys well done!

  • @jamesj3325
    @jamesj3325 3 года назад

    Love it! So cool

  • @Dscill
    @Dscill 3 года назад

    Another great video!

  • @brianc201
    @brianc201 3 года назад

    best episode yet

  • @captainkielbasa5471
    @captainkielbasa5471 3 года назад

    I love the new music! Keepin it fresh

  • @michellelee427
    @michellelee427 3 года назад

    It was awesome as always!

  • @MusicBent
    @MusicBent 3 года назад

    Happy birthday Danny! Keep the tradition going!

  • @30m3
    @30m3 3 года назад

    Great content as always.

  • @davidfantle6721
    @davidfantle6721 3 года назад

    Gorgeous footage, awesome day! Been up Baker 6 times, but never skied it. Thanks for the beautiful video :)

  • @robertturner1308
    @robertturner1308 3 года назад

    Wow! Amazing shots. I love your videos. Thanks and happy birthday!

  • @AliceFordAdventures
    @AliceFordAdventures 3 года назад

    I love you guys, and your videos. Inspiring me to challenge myself a bit more. Definitely need to get out into this area.

  • @JordanGreenPNW
    @JordanGreenPNW 3 года назад +4

    I was up on Mt. Ellinor in the Olympics while you guys were doing this looking over at Baker, what a great day! I'm signed up for a guided climb/class on Baker in the spring, can't wait to summit!

    • @LukeD26
      @LukeD26 Год назад

      How’d it go

  • @kitcarson1388
    @kitcarson1388 3 года назад

    Happy Birthday Danny. I enjoy your videos SO much.

  • @Victor47930
    @Victor47930 3 года назад

    Great way to spend your birthday - the weather was the karma Gods rewarding you for awesome videos.

  • @justinmh12
    @justinmh12 3 года назад

    I love the 80s inspired track during the decent! Nice touch.

  • @mikefink9176
    @mikefink9176 3 года назад

    Excellent video and audio record of your day!

  • @Anduin5
    @Anduin5 3 года назад

    So awesome, and what a perfect day to do it

  • @jrdirtjumper
    @jrdirtjumper 3 года назад

    Enjoyed the final thoughts commentary! 🤙

  • @supernovaf1
    @supernovaf1 3 года назад

    Fantastic video and great choice of music throughout to add to the atmosphere. 😎🏔

  • @BC-uo1it
    @BC-uo1it 3 года назад

    Very profound statement Matt!

  • @duanesiefertson4595
    @duanesiefertson4595 Год назад

    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

  • @ralphwerner5117
    @ralphwerner5117 2 года назад

    Man I am so Envy these Guys. Really cool video and what a great day you guys had :) Loved it :)