Mt. Baker Bench Mark

The highest point in the Northern Cascades with an elevation of 10,778 feet, Mount Baker is Washington State's third highest peak.

Supporting twelve glaciers that cover more than twenty square miles, its steep slopes contain more snow and ice than most of the other Cascade volcanoes combined. Year after year, Mount Baker draws a steady stream of ambitious climbers interested in a challenging ascent. Confronted with shearing winds, brutally cold temperatures, and dangerous crevasses, many who initiate the climb quickly descend in frustration, retreating to more hospitable terrain. Only those climbers who possess the highest levels of discipline and courage are left to negotiate the mountain's higher elevations.

This detailed USGS Benchmark replica is dedicated to the perseverance and dedication of those climbers who have completed the punishing ascent up Mount Baker's slopes. The obverse represents a stunning re-creation of the Official USGS Benchmark that appears on Mount Baker's towering summit. The reverse contains a space for engraving.    

Minted in MerlinGold,® a proprietary brass alloy that simulates the look and feel of gold, this three-inch medallion contains an antique bronze finish. Each benchmark medallion comes in its own drawstring velour pouch accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.  

Engraving is easy and inexpensive. Just type in your message below.

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