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Mt. Baker Overview

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Mt. Baker

Mt. Baker Ski Area, in Northern Washington, is a powderhound mecca. The ski area averages the most annual snowfall, 641 inches, in the entire world and holds the record for most snowfall in a single season, 1,140 inches in the '98-'99 season. The ski area also annually plays host to the largest snowboard race in the world with 240 competitors in its Legendary Banked Slalom. Guests can benefit from the Baker Bus, transportation provided throughout the Whatcom County to Mt. Baker.

Elevation

Summit

5089ft
Vertical Drop

1500ft
Base

3589ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

24%

Intermediate Runs

45%

Advanced Runs

Expert Runs

31%

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

1000 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 10
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 8
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 2

Tourist Office

1420 Iowa St.

98229 Bellingham

Washington

United States

Phone: (360) 734-6771

snow@mtbaker.us

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/21/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/21/2013

Projected Days Open: 165

Days Open Last Year: 147

Years Open: 60

Average Snowfall: 647"

Mt. Baker Reviews

by mr_____awesome 26th February 2013
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
baker

Pros: powder, trees, steeps,
Cons: foggy
by Scaruso105 6th December 2012
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 3
deception at its finest

Pros: not crowded, employees seem friendly, awesome backcountry access
Cons: no express lifts, beginner access lifts closed on the weekdays
by northwestPOW 9th March 2012
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 2
- Nightlife 2
Baker Skiing

Pros: Fun Terrain, Good Snow, Awesome Vibe, Challenging Terrain, Lots of Backcountry Access
Cons: It's WA... not champagne powder 24/7.
by powrida 1st April 2010
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 0
Great Oldschool Resort

Pros: Sweet stashes & good variety
Cons: Lack of apres activities