Getting to Mount Baker isn't always easy, particularly when some of the resort's 600"+ of annual snowfall is coming down. Be sure to check road conditions in advance. Mount Baker lies at the end of the 57-mile long state highway...
Mount Baker
Mount Baker ski resort holds the unofficial title for the deepest annual snowfall in the entire world. This no frills resort offers some of the Cascades best and most challenging skiing.
Searching for powder? Look no further than Washington’s Mount Baker. Mount Baker is one of the classic resorts of the Pacific Northwest and a must-visit for skiers looking to test their skills and leg muscles in the North Cascades. Featuring 1,500 vertical feet of steep, cliff-laden inbounds terrain, Baker can shake the confidence of the strongest skiers, but also provide an unmatched powder skiing experience for those who ski within their ability.
Situated on the slopes of one of the Cascades’ tallest mountains, the resort enjoys the luxury of being blanketed by snow every time a storm makes landfall in one of the stormiest locations in North America. Being close to the ocean comes at a price, however, as Mount Baker’s snow tends to be wet and heavy. Of course, that type of snow is great for building base and keeps Mount Baker atop annual snowpack measurement lists.
Mount Baker is sometimes overlooked by bigger mountains in the Southern Cascades such as Stevens Pass, Crystal Mountain or Snoqualmie, but definitely worth the trip down Highway 542. Don’t go looking for a world-class resort experience, however, as “Baker” rests in a remote part of the Snoqualmie National Forest, and that’s just how the owners want to keep it.
Mount Baker Pros & Cons
+ Consistent Powder Days / Most Annual Snowfall in North America
+ Extremely Steep Expert Terrain and Massive Backcountry Zones
+ Affordable Tickets and Passes
– Very Remote Location / Difficult to Get There
– Few Amenities Outside of Skiing
– Small Mountain for Skiers Staying Inside the Ropes
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Mount Baker's lodging options are limited to a handful of hotels, motels and condo scattered along the Mount Baker Highway from Bellingham to the ski resort. Mount Baker has only day lodge amenities at its base. No slopeside or ski...
Mount Baker Ski Area Mount Baker ski area has a well-earned reputation for powder and steeps, but its reasonably priced lift tickets also make it one of America's best values. The terrain at Mount Baker can only be described as...
Mount Baker Beginners Beginner skiing at Mount Baker is limited to the lower portion of the mountain. While Mt. Baker is certainly not primarily a beginner skier’s mountain, ownership has made sure not to turn beginners away from its slopes....
Mount Baker Intermediate Skiing Between powder days, Mount Baker grooms intermediate runs all over the Shuksan Arm portion of the resort. These runs all located off of lifts 7 and 8 offer a fun test for intermediate skiers, and a...
Mount Baker Expert Skiing Mount Baker's world class expert terrain is no secret to locals, but the ski resort enjoys a somewhat under the radar profile nationwide. The result? Great snow skied by some of the region's best powderhounds. While...
Mount Baker Backcountry & Off Piste Skiing Mount Baker's backcountry and off piste skiing is amongst the best in the region thanks to an abundance of natural snowfall and great steep lines. The in-bounds expert runs at Mount Baker are...
Mount Baker Mountain Restaurants Mount Baker's on mountain dining options are confined to the two base area. While the remote location of Mount Baker has led ownership to shy away from the typical on-mountain amenities, the two separate base areas...
Mount Baker Village Mount Baker does not have a base village. Only day lodges are available. Mount Baker Ski Area is located deep in the Snoqualmie National Forest and does not have a village of any kind nearby. Shops, restaurants,...
Mount Baker Restaurants, Bars & Apres-Ski Mount Baker's dining options are limited. With no base village and no nearby towns, expect to bring food and cook your own meals. Considering the remote location of Mount Baker and the lack of...
Mount Baker Activities Off-slope activities at Mount Baker are limited. Skiing is the main winter pursuit, but some ice climbing and winter hiking is available in the region. Alpinism is the name of the game at Mount Baker. If you...