Mt. Baker Snow School
Applied Science in the Winter Environment
In cooperation with Mt. Baker Ski Area, North Cascades Institute and Northwest Avalanche Center
| Mt. Baker Snow School combines hands-on science education with snowshoe powered exploration for grades 6 - 12 at the Mt. Baker Ski Area. |
About Snow School Sessions
DAY 1 : CLASSROOM SESSION
A Snow School instructor will visit your class at your school and provide an introduction to snow science and help prepare your students for their field session.
DAY 2 : FIELD SESSION
Students visit the Mt. Baker Ski Area and work together in small teams to carry out a field investigation surrounding the current snow and weather conditions.
A Snow School instructor will visit your class at your school and provide an introduction to snow science and help prepare your students for their field session.
DAY 2 : FIELD SESSION
Students visit the Mt. Baker Ski Area and work together in small teams to carry out a field investigation surrounding the current snow and weather conditions.
All Schools Welcome
| AT MT. BAKER SNOW SCHOOL, WE: - Introduce students to the winter mountain environment - Engage students in hands-on, outdoor science learning that connects to classroom curricula - Encourage active/healthy lifestyles via winter recreation - Foster a sense of place and connection to community - Serve students from all backgrounds in our community | PROGRAMS FOCUS ON: - Snow Science - Winter Ecology & Natural & Cultural History - Watershed Education: Baker to Bellingham - Mountain Leadership - Mountain Safety - Winter Recreation |