We are now closed for the season! Thanks to one and all for making this such a great year. It’s certainly been an interesting season with huge storms and dry periods. With the ski area being closed now for the season there is no ski patrol or any emergency services available. If you come up and hike please plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you next year!
Advisories
Ski Area Closed For the Season
1. Ski area work may be performed at any time, including but not limited to heavy equipment use, vehicle operation, chairlift maintenance operations, ski run maintenance and facility maintenance. It is your responsibility to stay away from, and not interfere with, any equipment, machinery, or work zones. DO NOT ENTER any restricted areas or work zones.
Unusually Cold Temperatures
To reduce risk of frostbite or hypothermia, cover exposed skin, dress in protective clothing layers, take frequent warming breaks. Watch for signs of frostbite or hypothermia.
- View more information at www.weather.gov
Deep Snow & Tree Well Advisory
Snow suffocation hazard due to deep snow immersion and/or tree wells may exist
- AVOID TREE WELLS and KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
- NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
- (360) 300-7070
- Call on Personal Radio: Channel 9 Code 11
- Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain
Icy Conditions Advisory
- USE EXTRA CAUTION
- ICY CONDITIONS
- Icy Conditions Exist In Some Areas
- SKI & RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION & CARE ON STEEP & SHADED AREAS
Area Closed for the Season Advisory
- Ski area work may be performed at any time, including but not limited to heavy equipment use, vehicle operation, chairlift maintenance operations, ski run maintenance and facility maintenance. It is your responsibility to stay away from, and not interfere with, any equipment, machinery, or work zones. DO NOT ENTER any restricted areas or work zones.
- FACILITIES ARE NOT MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC USE.
- MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT HAZARDS EXIST AT ALL TIMES THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- The ski area exists on National Forest land and should you choose to enter this area, you are entering UNCONTROLLED, UNPATROLLED NATIONAL FOREST AREA ZONE and IT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- View Full Ski Area Closed Advisory Policy
Variable Snow Base Advisory
- USE EXTRA CAUTION
- VARIABLE SNOW BASE
- Possible creeks, rocks, sticks, sudden variations in terrain, snow, sub-terrain, steep dips and other hazards and obstacles
- SKI & RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION & AWARENESS
NWAC Extreme Avalanche Advisory
- Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue
- BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING
- 5 Extreme : AVOID ALL AVALANCHE TERRAIN
- Avalanche danger rating levels are only GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CASCADES BELOW 7,000 FEET
- May vary hourly for Mt. Baker backcountry conditions
NWAC High Avalanche Advisory
- Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue
- BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING
- 4 High : Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain NOT recommended.
- Avalanche danger rating levels are only GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CASCADES BELOW 7,000 FEET
- May vary hourly for Mt. Baker backcountry conditions
- Visit NWAC website for full information.
Tree Well Hazard Advisory
- Snow suffocation hazard due to tree wells may exist
- AVOID TREE WELLS and KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
- NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
- (360) 300-7070
- Call on Personal Radio: Channel 9 Code 11
- Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain