


Welcome to the 36th Legendary Banked Slalom! It’s been great to see all of you back on the mountain and in the start shack. Slope conditions out on the hill are in prime shape, with squeaky chalky groomers and soft packed powder off piste. And the course, of course, is riding fast and flowy in the Natural Halfpipe.
We are in full operation out of both base areas, with all 8 lifts and 3 lodges ready to roll. Folks looking for beginner terrain and lesson packages should be sure to continue to the end of the road at the upper Heather Meadows Base Area. We’re open for all through this LBS weekend, so whether or not the race is your thing, come on by to hit the slopes and get some fresh air.
We’ll be continuing to celebrate the slalom today with sponsor demos at the White Salmon Base Area and the legendary locally-caught salmon BBQ outside of the Raven Hut Lodge starting at 2:00. There will be a bonfire, a beer garden for those 21+, and the whole shindig will be set to a DJ soundtrack. Check the Legendary Banked Slalom website for details on schedule of events, racer list and more at lbs.mtbaker.us
Anticipated operations for Saturday February 8, 2025
Daily Operations
Both Heather Meadows & White Salmon Base Areas open · 9:00am-3:00pm
Parking & Lodge Operations
Facility | Heather MeadowsBase Area | White SalmonBase Area | Raven HutMid-Mountain Lodge |
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Lodges | Open | Open | Open |
Parking Lot | Open once snow removal & other operations prep completed, no earlier than 8am, closes 11pm | Open once snow removal & other operations prep completed, closes 10pm | Not Applicable |
HWY Parking 542 | Open 7am - 7pm | NOT AVAILABLE | Not Applicable |
Overnight Parking | Limited availability, reservations required | Limited availability, reservations required | Not Applicable |
Lift Status
No reservations needed
White Salmon/Shuksan Side | Status |
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Chair 5 | Open |
Chair 7 | Open |
Chair 8 | Open |
White Salmon Handle Tow (HT-2) |
Closed |
Heather Meadows/Pan Dome | Status |
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Chair 1 | Open |
Chair 2 | Open |
Chair 3/4 | Open |
Chair 6 | Open |
Heather Meadows Handle Tow (HT-1) |
Open |
Chairlift opening and closing times may vary from lift to lift, depending on conditions, avalanche mitigation work and other factors.
Advisories

Area Closed
SKI AREA CLOSED - Check Snow Report for Re-Opening Date
- FACILITIES ARE NOT MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC USE.
- Access to any areas is STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- 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!

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 Immersion Suffocation hazard (SIS) due to tree wells and/or deep snow immersion may exist.
- KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
- Snow Immersion Suffocation hazard (SIS) can be reduced and/or eliminated by AVOIDING TREE WELLS and/or DEEP SNOW HAZARDS and/or STAYING ON GROOMED RUNS.
- NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
- (360) 300-7070
- If lost, drop a pin and text it to Mt. Baker Ski Patrol to assist with locating.
- Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain

Icy Conditions Advisory
- ICY CONDITIONS EXIST IN SOME AREAS
- Ski and ride and choose your route with EXTRA CAUTION and within your ability to navigate the conditions.

Variable Snow Base Advisory
- Various hazards may exist, such as: hidden or exposed creeks, rocks, sticks, wood, holes, subsurface hazards, steep dips, and sudden variations in terrain & snow, and other hazards and obstacles.
- SKI & RIDE WITH EXTRA CAUTION, AWARENESS & WITHIN YOUR ABILITY TO NAVIGATE THESE CONDITIONS.

NWAC Extreme Avalanche Advisory
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING ADVISORY
- 5 Extreme : Extraordinarily dangerous avalanche conditions. AVOID ALL AVALANCHE TERRAIN
- Avalanche danger rating levels are only GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CASCADES BELOW 7,000 FEET
- May vary hourly for backcountry conditions.
- Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue.
- More info at www.NWAC.us
- Public Service Information

NWAC High Avalanche Advisory
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE DANGER RATING ADVISORY
- 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 backcountry conditions
- Mt. Baker Ski Patrol will NOT RESPOND for rescue.
- More info at www.NWAC.us.

Tree Well Advisory
Snow Immersion Suffocation (SIS) hazard due to tree wells may exist.
- KEEP YOUR PARTNER IN SIGHT
- Snow Immersion Suffocation hazard (SIS) can be reduced and/or eliminated by AVOIDING TREE WELLS and/or STAYING ON GROOMED RUNS.
- NEED HELP? Contact Mt. Baker Ski Patrol
- (360) 300-7070
- If lost, drop a pin and text it to Mt. Baker Ski Patrol to assist with locating.
- Be advised: Your transmission is affected by terrain
We’d like to give a big shoutout to our Gold Level sponsors for the 36th Legendary Banked Slalom! Come meet our sponsors at the LBS Demo Days this Saturday and Sunday Feb. 8 & 9 in the White Salmon Base Area next to Chair 7. Many of our sponsors will be on site showcasing their latest and greatest goods. Demo a board, test a pair of bindings, and sample some tasty treats all thanks to our great sponsors. You can find Demo Days details on our LBS website.
