Member Reviews: Mt. Baker

Posaune

A Local Hill, But World Class Terrain

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By Posaune

Pros: Fabulous advanced/expert terrain, unlimited back country, loose vibe

Cons: Too low for great snow quality most of the time, powder is gone in the first 30 minutes

 Mt. Baker is the home of some serious skiers and boarders.  This is an area with limited blue and green terrain.  Ski or board, it doesn't matter, the locals tend toward the hard core side of things.  There is a HUGE amount of incredible BC, but come prepared, this is avalanche country.  When you come to visit for the first time don't go off the main runs without a guide, even inbounds.  Cliffs abound.   The snow is plentifully deep though it's also usually fairly heavy.  Those of us who are used to it prefer it that way.  If you're going to ski in bounds you should be ready to ski crud.  There is little grooming, and none on any of...
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skibunny24

Moar Love

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By skibunny24

Pros: Lots of terrain, most affordable mtn in the area, less crowded

Love this mountain and wish I lived a little closer!  Great terrain, and "cheap" to boot!
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RockerDad

An otherwordly gem

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By RockerDad

Pros: Snow. Friendly folks. Views. Lodges.

Cons: Strange lift system. No on-site lodging.

Just got back from a weekend ski vacation with my family at Mt. Baker. What a place.   We skiied there for 3 days-1 bluebird day and 2 in near-blizzard conditions. The snow conditions were out of this world. Deep powder everywhere-even on the fringes of the beginner runs.   It is a great hill for beginners, intermediate, and advanced skiiers. Intermediate skiiers can probably even ski some of the Black runs such as North Face. Chair 8 is fantastic for intermediates. Chair 2 is one of the best beginner lifts I've seen at a ski area. And all of the terrain off of Chair 1 is great for advanced/expert skiiers. Extreme skiiers might be bored on non-powder days...
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bc boy

Baker backcountry

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By bc boy
My new happy place! The Grant Gunderson photo of the Shuksan Arm on the cover of Skiing magazine (Fall 2011) says it all. Make sure you bring beacon, shovel, probe, skins, brains to Mt. Baker if you want to get the most out of your visit. And don't forget to check out Chair 9 in Glacier for apres ski.
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iWill

The legends speak true

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By iWill

Pros: Most snow anywhere.

Cons: Not near anywhere else.

The snowfall and terrain are legendary. If you can handle the cliffs, chutes and backcountry like a seasoned big mountain rider, you'll feel right at home. This mountain however, is not terribly friendly to beginners and has limited intermediate terrain. Further, it's not a resort, has no amenities or on-slope lodging, as is inconvenient to get to. As locals mountains go, it is the best. as a destination, not so much.
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gwailouindust

Great Place

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By gwailouindust

Pros: Loads of snow, Great Terrain, Great Value, Lack of the Vail/Whistler Crowd

Cons: Nothing

This place is great. Terrific terrain, good & consistent snowpack, awesome backcountry gates & policies, cheap tickets, and nice people makes this place a hidden gem in PNW. If you are a looking for Starbucks/McDonald's experience, please head directly to Vail or Whistler and wait in line for your gaper meal.  
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