Mt. Baker Vacation Rentals

Mt. Baker Ski Area opens, Friday, November 18th!

It’s official: MT. BAKER SKI AREA WILL OPEN FRIDAY NOV. 18th!

Forecasts are calling for a strong front to bring us 15 – 20 inches of new snow over tonight and tomorrow. This snow, added to our existing base, will give us the amount needed to begin the 2011-12 season. Depending on how conditions develop, we are looking to open both Base Areas and most chairlifts, but be sure to check our snow report at www.mtbaker.us Thursday afternoon for final opening day details.

Mt. Baker Ski Area could open as early as . . .

If conditions develop as forecasters are predicting, Mt. Baker could POSSIBLY OPEN AS EARLY AS NEXT THURSDAY, NOV. 17th!  Stay tuned here or on our snow report phone line for daily updates or visit  http://www.mtbaker.us/1011/snow_report/

Mt. Baker Climbing with local Guide and Life Coach, Gene “Geno” Kelly – the Northwest Premier Guide Service!

Northwest Premier Guide Service!  Book a stay with Mt. Baker Vacation Rentals and recieve a 15% Discount off the regular price on 1/2 and Full Day Glacier Exploration or 2 and 3 Day Summit Trips (training and equipment included!)  Here is the link to Fall Hikes 2011 - No Experience Necessary !   Contact Gene directly at (360) 599-5968 or onelifecoaching.org for more details.  Don’t forget to mention Mt. Baker Vacation Rentals!

The Mt. Baker Ski Area Office in Bellingham has moved . . .

here is the new address and directions to their new location.   

http://www.mtbaker.us/1011/files/2913/0929/6619/MtBaker_OfficeDirections_2011.pdf

Clearing part of the road to Artist Point

Forwarded from the Mt. Baker Chamber of Commerce and the Washington State DOT - 

We started clearing snow off the road to Artist Point on Tuesday, July 5. We’re working to reopen the first mile of roadway up to the Heather Meadows visitor center and lower parking lot. We should have it open in another week or so. I got some great pictures http://www.flickr.com/photos/wsdot/5906076663/in/set-72157626960626563 of our guys working in the shadows of Mount Shuksan. It was a much nicer day this time compared to when I went up for the scouting trip. The sun was actually out and I could see the surrounding peaks. It’s a beautiful area up there.

We’re going to leave the two miles of roadway above the visitor center closed because there’s just simply too much snow this year, and we couldn’t clear it in a reasonable amount of time for a reasonable price. If you’re game for a short hike in the snow, you can still get up to Artist Point from the visitor center. And if you’re not, the views from the visitor center are still amazing.

10th Annual Mt. Baker Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April . . .

23rd.  Visit the Mt. Baker Ski Area for more details!

Snowshoe Demo Day February 20 – FREE! . . .

Snowshoe Demo Day (FREE Event) Ever thought about trying snowshoeing? Whatcom Events will be holding a snowshoe demo day.  Join them  Sunday February 20th from 10am-2pm for this free event open to anyone of all ages and abilities. REI will be demoing Atlas, Tubbs, and MSR snowshoes for you to try followed by cocoa, cookies, and a schwag (free stuff) toss! The snowshoe selection provided ranges from kids’ snowshoes to adult snowshoes and everything in between including special racing snowshoes. You will have four hours to try out snowshoes to your liking. See event details at  http://www.skitosea.com/content/events/events.asp

Warren Millers Wintervention . . .

Warren Miller’s
WINTERVENTION
Fri. Nov 5th
6:30 & 9:30
Mt Baker Theater

Tickets for all show are available at Sportsman Chalet (671-1044) or

Chair 9 is open for Breakfast (Sat & Sun) 7am-11am

Sportsman Chalet – SKI & SNOWBOARD SWAP, Oct 11-15, 2010

Chalet Events Absenthe Films NowHere Sat. Oct. 9th, 8 PM Mt Baker Theater Meet many of the featured riders at the Chalet before the show! Sportsman Chalet    is proud to be hosting 2 Films from Teton Gravity Research  this fall at the Mt Baker Theater.   Jeremy Jones’ DEEPER Oct. 15th 7:30   And LIGHT THE WICK Nov 18th 8 pm Warren Miller’s WINTERVENTION Fri. Nov 5th 6:30 & 9:30 Mt Baker Theater Tickets for all show are available at Sportsman Chalet SKI & SNOWBOARD SWAP!!! Hello; If you have been reading the forecasts, you know that a BIG WINTER is on the way. Now is time to start gearing up for the season and our Ski & Snowboard Swap is a great way to kick start the process. Best Swap Around! The Sportsman Chalet’s swap is better than any other swap for many reasons. First, you can get 110% in-store credit to buy anything in our shop (sell your board for $100, get $110 for that new pair of boots!) or 75% cash. Second, our expert staff is on hand to assist you in determining what is appropriate for your needs.  What will be at the Swap?  Our swap will feature reps samples, used demos, rentals, lots of used kids gear and anything else you bring to sell. Please feel free to bring your gear in for an assessment from one of our experienced staff members prior to the 16th to determine what may need replacing. When should I bring my gear in?  Gear drop off starts this Monday the 11th and runs through Friday the 15th. Not sure what to price your gear at? our staff will be happy to help in setting a value. The sale starts at 9am Saturday the 16th and runs through the 17th. Get here early for the best selection. If you still have questions please call the shop.   Where will it be?  At Sportsman Chalet’s new location next to Trader Joe’s at the corner of James St. and Alabama.    Thank You for voting us The Best Ski and Snowboard Shop in Bellingham!!  See the Bellingham Weekly’s current issue!!   Noel, Maureen, Shaun, Amelia, Andre, Carmine, and the rest of the crew   Sportsman Chalet 2420 James St. Bellingham, WA 98225 360-671-1044  www.sportsmanchalet.com