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UPDATE: Wednesday Sept. 13

The slow change of seasons is finally starting to happen in the PNW and it's time for Baker skiers and riders to get ready for the snow! 

For those of you who are looking to purchase a season pass, check out our SEASON PASS SECTION for details on our 2023-24 Season Pass program.  A reminder to returning 2022-23 passholders that the Returning Passholder Purchase Window is Sept. 6 - 27!

Our crew has some fun events planned for the fall in the flatlands where you can reconnect with the Baker community, listen to some good music, or view some awesome ski and snowboard films.  Current passholders can also get a custom printed passholder ball cap at the Launch Party, Film Festival & Passholder Day! The caps are first-come, first-serve with limited quantities - check the Season Pass pages for details.

Thursday Sept. 14 - LAUNCH PARTY:  Come to Trackside in Bellingham to celebrate the launch of another winter season at Mt. Baker Ski Area!  Free, for all ages.

Thursday Sept. 28 - BAKER ON THE BRAIN:  Test your knowledge of the trails and tales of Baker or learn a few new facts about your favorite local ski area at this Baker-themed trivia night at Gruff Brewing in Bellingham.  21+ ages only

Thursday Oct. 19 - 24th Annual MT. BAKER FILM FESTIVAL:  Join us at the Mount Baker Theatre for ski and snowboard film shorts, with two showings available.  Check the page for details on tickets, times & season passholder access info.

Advisories

Ski Area Closed Advisory

SKI AREA TEMPORARILY CLOSED

SKI AREA CLOSED - Check Snow Report for Re-Opening Date

  • 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
  • DO NOT ENTER any restricted areas or work zones.
  • This is a partial list. read full Advisory here!

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.

Deep Snow Advisory

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 Condtions Advisory

Icy Conditions Advisory

  • USE EXTRA CAUTION
  • ICY CONDITIONS
  • Icy Conditions Exist In Some Areas
  • SKI & RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION & CARE ON STEEP & SHADED AREAS
Ski Area Closed Advisory

SKI AREA CLOSED

  • 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.
  • TREAT THIS AREA LIKE BACKCOUNTRY AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING USING SAFE TRAVEL AND ASSESSMENT SKILLS AND HAVING APPROPRIATE RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND PARTNER.
  • 1. AVALANCHES may occur at any time, EXTREME CLIFF AREAS and other mountain hazards exist at all times and hazards are not marked.
  • 2. The ski area is NOT CONTROLLED FOR AVALANCHES.
  • 3. NO SKI AREA MEDICAL RESPONSE PERSONNEL OR SKI PATROL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE.
  • 4. Access to any areas is STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
  • 5. No bicycle or motorized vehicle access at any time.
  • 6. 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.
  • 7. 911 and/or Search and Rescue response is typically a minimum of hours away at best. Emergency response may not be possible.
  • 8. Signage is not in place.
Variable Snow Base Advisory

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
  • Snow base and conditions vary with elevation, terrain, aspect and usage.
  • SKI & RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION & AWARENESS
Advisory_Extreme

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
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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.
Treewell Hazard Advisory

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