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Mt. Baker provides an expansive playground with terrain that spans a wide range of elevations and aspects. Beyond its stunning beauty, it boasts record-breaking snowfall and a wealth of terrain suited for intermediate to advanced skiers. While it’s a bit of a drive from Seattle, the reward is quick access to the heart of the mountains, where endless possibilities await. For those with a lift pass, there’s also plenty of sidecountry to explore.
Mt. Baker provides an expansive playground with terrain that spans a wide range of elevations and aspects. Beyond its stunning beauty, it boasts record-breaking snowfall and a wealth of terrain suited for intermediate to advanced skiers. While it’s a bit of a drive from Seattle, the reward is quick access to the heart of the mountains, where endless possibilities await. For those with a lift pass, there’s also plenty of sidecountry to explore.
The Park Glacier is the least trekked summit route to Mount Baker. Skiers can unlock their creative side descending the wild expanse of the Park Glacier for 5000'.
In the right conditions, Stoneman Couloir can provide an escape from the crowds, excellent views, and a manageable slope maxing out at 38 degrees.
The Coleman-Deming Glaciers are an excellent introduction to skiing on large glaciers.
The Coleman-Deming Glaciers are an excellent introduction to skiing on large glaciers.
Access from the backcountry access gate along Blueberry Cat Track.
This tour begins at the Mount Baker Ski Area White Salmon Lodge and leads skiers quickly into steep alpine terrain. The White Salmon Tour is one of the shortest routes to the summit and requires excellent ski mountaineering and route finding skills.
Due to proximity to the Mount Baker Ski Area, these roads are well maintained in the winter and provide excellent access. Mount Baker Ski Areas receives one of the highest average annual snowfalls of any resort in the world and the Table Mountain tour will attract powder seekers.
Herman Saddle, located in the renowned Baker Backcountry, offers a blend of enjoyable skiing terrain and breathtaking natural beauty. The journey up Herman Saddle involves a relatively sheltered yet somewhat exposed skin track. Visits in favorable weather conditions, especially during early morning hours when the sun warms the air, yield the best experiences. From the saddle, skiers get to feast their eyes on the awe-inspiring sight of Mt. Baker. The first run from Herman Saddle towards Iceberg Lake offers smooth, consolidated powder when steering clear of steeper southern aspects. Another enjoyable run can be found by skiing down towards Table Mountain. The traverse to Mazama Bowl, a gentle 30-35 degree slope, also offers great skiing, especially on north-facing powder. The trip concludes with an enchanting descent towards the valley floor, presenting skiers with stunning views of Mount Shuksan.
