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Mt. Baker

Location

Whatcom County

United States

48° 41' 1.2192" N, 121° 54' 57.9312" W

See map: Google Maps

US

General info:

Mt. Baker Ski Area, in Northern Washington, is a powderhound mecca. The ski area averages the most annual snowfall, 641 inches, in the entire world and holds the record for most snowfall in a single season, 1,140 inches in the '98-'99 season. The ski area also annually plays host to the largest snowboard race in the world with 240 competitors in its Legendary Banked Slalom. Guests can benefit from the Baker Bus, transportation provided throughout the Whatcom County to Mt. Baker.

BASE: 3589ft
SUMMIT: 5089ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1500ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 10
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 8
Surface: 2

Costs:

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: US$49.00
DAY PASS ADULTS weekend: US$54.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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