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.
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/
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!
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.
Recreation•
on May 26th, 2011•
Good Luck from Mt. Baker Vacation Rentals to all teams participating in this years 2011 Ski to Sea!
News, Recreation•
on February 10th, 2011•
Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom
News, Recreation•
on February 1st, 2011•
Bellingham, WA: Play year-round
Population: 77,550. Median single-family home price: $305,000.
Miles of multiuse trails within city limits: 65
Take a trial run: Fairhaven Village Inn is close to the trails. From $159; fairhavenvillageinn.com
To get a sense of the adrenaline-pumping possibilities around Bellingham, a seaside haven 90 miles north of Seattle, you need look only at the annual Memorial Day weekend Ski to Sea Race. . . Click here for more of the article http://www.sunset.com/travel/outdoor-adventure/best-places-to-live-00418000070574/page7.html
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
Recreation•
on December 22nd, 2010•
Max and Alex with Santa at the ski area on Saturday. They have been very good this year!
