We put a team of intrepid mountaineers on top of Mount Baker this morning at 6:35am. They all enjoyed a spectacular sunrise moment at the crater rim before conquering the Roman Wall and standing atop Grant Peak. 
Waiting for the sun
Crater glow
Conditions couldn't have been better and the team finished strong. 
Everyone is safely back at camp, napping for awhile before returning to civilization for celebratory grub and drink.
Cheers!
Photos: Devin Bishop
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