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Snowboarding at Mt Baker

 

Mt Baker is just a little over an hour east of Bellingham, Washington on HWY 542. This active volcano is the 3rd highest elevation in Washington State at 10,781 ft. (Mount Rainier 14,410 ft. & Mount Adams 12,276 ft.) Mt Baker is best known for deep powder days. If you hit the weather right, you could easily be riding in over 14 inches of snow. Check out some of the videos below.

Mt Baker Ski Area Photos 

Mount Baker Pics

From Mt. Baker by johnecF8

Mt Baker - Bellingham, WA

Mt. Baker Snowboarding by LeeLeFever

Mount Baker

Mt. Baker Snowboarding by LeeLeFever

Mt Baker Glacier

Ascent by johnecF8

Mount Baker Glacier

Baker by joeydz

Mt Baker Ski Area

Mt. Baker by Sh0rty

Mountt Baker Resort

Seattle 2003 by Sh0rty

Mount Baker Resort

powderbaker by freeride nick

Mtn Baker Glacier

Berm1 by Nick lowe

Mount Baker Bellingham

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Mtn Baker Washington

Mt. Baker Snowboarding by LeeLeFever

Fresh Snow at Baker Mountain

06 - Gorgeous Day at Baker by TASKER_

Mt Baker Park

Baker 11.20.05 085 by bestes

Nice Baker Run

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Mt Bakr Peak

Pow day at Baker by gladioli

Big Power Day at Mt Baker

Mt Baker Ski Area Vids 


Guy in the Sky - Mt Baker - DJ a.one

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Pro Ride Mt Baker Road Trip 2006

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Mt Baker: Riding the "Monster"

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Mt Baker Ski Area - Mt Baker Resort 

The Mount Baker Ski Area on Mt Shuksan

The Mt Baker Ski Area is technically not located on Mt Baker. It is located on Mt Shuksan. In the 1998-99 season, The Mt Baker Ski Area set a world record for snowfall with 1,140 inches of snow. Although, the average seasonal snowfall is 647 inches. The Mt Baker Ski Area offers a total of 1,500 vertical feet inbounds with 8 chairs in operation.

Mt Baker Ski Area Chairlifts 

Chairlifts for Mtn Baker Washington

The lifts at Mt Baker are not named - they are referred to by number.

1. Double chair from the Heather Meadows upper base area to the top of Panorama Dome - there is a midpoint station on this lift where other riders can catch it halfway down the mountain, allowing for speedy runs on the Austin, Pan Face, North Face, Chicken Ridge, and the famed Chute. Also accessible from 1 is the Canyon, and the rest of the chair 6 terrain.

2. Quad chair at the Heather Meadows upper base area. This is a chair for beginners, very mellow rolling run.

3. Recently upgraded to a quad. This lift reaches the top of runs that can go either to the chair 4/5/6/Raven Hut area or back down to chair 2 and 3.

4. Recently changed from the second side of chair 3, chair 4 is the second half of that chair that runs from the 4/5/6/Raven Hut area and back up to the top of chair 3.

5. This quad chair replaced two parallel chairs (4 and 5). The chair access intermediate and expert terrain.

6. Chair 6 is a fixed grip quad that runs to the top of Panorama Dome. It accesses advanced and expert terrain.

7. The only chair that leaves from the White Salmon base area. From 7, one can access 8, or the 4/5/6/RavenHut area.

8. Chair 8 takes riders to the terrain park, and all of the same terrain accessible from chair 5. F.

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Mt Baker Homes & Cabins for sale 

Mount Baker Cabin and Real Estate Expert

Ryan Martin is a local real estate agent with Windermere Real Estate / Whatcom. He specializes in selling Mt Baker homes and cabins. If you are interested in owning a vacation home or cabin near Mt Baker take a look at the current inventory. Search Mt Baker homes for sale

Learn more about the different Mt Baker Communities .

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Where to Eat at Mt Baker 

Places to dine at the mountain, Mount Baker Washington

There are two day lodges with parking and full amenities (White Salmon and Heather Meadows), and a third ski-in lodge ("Raven Hot Cafe") with food. Tip: bring US Dollar cash; while Mastercard and Visa are accepted for lift tickets and gear rentals, cash gets you a discount, and only cash is accepted at some food counters. Heather Meadows lodge is a better starting point for new visitors, since it has a wider range of gear rental and good access to the slopes.

The Mt Baker Ski Shop 

Great place to buy snowboards on your way to Mt Baker, WA

Are looking to buy a new snowboard or apparel? Shop with the locals. The Mt Baker Snowboard Shop is located in Glacier, WA. They have everything from wax, to snowboards to gloves in stock. Make sure to check them out on your way up to Mt Baker.

Books about Mt Baker Washington on Amazon 

Read up on Mt Baker, WA when you get a chance

The Mt. Baker Book

Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 10/11/2008)

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Mount Baker DVD on Amazon 

Great DVD filmed in Washington State at Mt Baker

Ascend Mt Baker

Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 10/11/2008)

Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom Snowboarding Contest 

This is the worlds oldest snowboarding contest at Mt Baker, WA

Reader Feedback 

Victor-Perea

Excellent pictures. I love the snow, even when I can't ski. 5 stars my friend!

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Posted June 10, 2008

mulberry

Some stunning photography and videos here! Great job of putting together all of the info for potential visitors.

Posted April 29, 2008

eccles1

How beautiful !

Posted March 20, 2008

chloecavanaugh

Well Ryan, I wouldn't think you're a newbie after seeing this lens. Welcome, let me leave ya a little gift before I go.
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Chloe

Posted March 01, 2008

SemperFidelis

Very nice Ryan. Loved the 'Guy In The Sky' video. 5* to ya! ;)

Posted February 15, 2008

 
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I am a full time real estate agent with Windermere Real Estate / Whatcom Inc. You can learn more about my business at Bellingham Real Estate. I have been a real estate agent in Bellingham, WA for over 5 years. I specialize in selling Bellingham Condos, but I cover all aspects of Bellingham Real Estate.

I typically write lenses about things that I am passionate about, so you can learn a lot about me by reading my lenses. American Craftsman Style Homes are at the top of the list, but I also love my Volvo S60R and Snowboarding at Mt Baker.

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