- Baring Mountain is one of the highest peaks in the Wild Sky Wilderness, but more notably, it is the 3rd steepest peak in Washington State. This is extremely significant considering that Washington has a reputation for rugged peaks with plenty of difficult climbing. The profile of Baring Mountain is highly recognizable from the west with it’s double summit and sheer north face. The standard route makes use of a long northwest ridge. The south peak, which is 115 feet lower, is rarely climbed. The first ascent of the main peak was made by Albert H. Sylvester and John Charlton, July 28, 1897.
- Wild Sky Wilderness (summitpost.org)
Wild Sky Wilderness is a 106,577-acre wilderness area located in the central Cascade Mountains of Washington. Enacted in 2008, Wild Sky Wilderness is the newest designated wilderness area located within Washington. This wilderness area encompasses land surrounding the North Fork Skykomish River and Beckler River drainages of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Road access to the area is via Highway 2 and Forest Roads 63 & 65. Highway 2 is immediately south of the wilderness area. Forest Roads 63 & 65 traverse through the middle of the wilderness area, connecting to each other near the northeast corner of the area.