Mt. Baker Ski Area
Holds the world record for most snowfall in a single season. A cult powder hill in the North Cascades near the Canadian border.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
457m (1,499ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,542m (5,059ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,085m (3,560ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,702cm (670in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
38
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
8
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,001 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
35%
Best For
Location
Set in the North Cascades of northern Washington, close to the British Columbia border, Mt. Baker sits in a maritime, mid-mountain setting below the volcanic peaks of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan, where wet Pacific air feeds heavy snowfall.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Vancouver (YVR), about 2.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Vancouver (YVR)2.5 hoursDirections
- Seattle (SEA)3 hoursDirections
- Nanaimo (YCD)5 hoursDirections
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