Body of Canadian climber found on Mount Baker after solo hike

The 39-year-old man failed to check in with his family on Sept. 28, and was found dead two days later.

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash — A Canadian hiker was found dead Monday after embarking on a solo hike at Mount Baker several days prior.

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office says deputies launched a search operation for the 39-year-old man on Sept. 29 at 7:30 a.m. The hiker, who is from Squamish, British Columbia, had failed to check in with family on the evening of Sept. 28.

Thick clouds kept rescue helicopters from getting too close to the location, and Bellingham Mountain Rescue volunteers were forced

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