Snowshoeing - Mt Baker

Overview

There are a number of minor summits in the Mount Baker backcountry that can be climbed by snowshoers

There are a number of minor summits in the Mount Baker backcountry that can be climbed by snowshoers.  Eric Rolfs

The Mount Baker backcountry is world renowned for the variety of terrain and the utterly stunning beauty. Snowshoeing is the perfect way for beginner-level winter wilderness travelers to access some of the most wild and scenic backcountry in the United States.

We offer snowshoe trips to the Mount Baker backcountry throughout the winter season. For the public group trips, we will meet at the upper Heather Meadows parking lot at the Mt. Baker Ski Area. 

Private programs can either meet up at the mountain, or if additional equipment is needed, we can start the morning off at our Equipment Shop in Bellingham, then make the drive up to the Ski Area.

From there, we will work our way up a groomed trail to Artist Point where beautiful vistas are literally panoramic. From there we will work our way out into the ungroomed winter wonderland of the Ptarmigan Ridge. Depending on time and energy, we may explore a number of different areas including Table Mountain, the Coleman Pinnacle or even the Herman Saddle. After taking in the backcountry, we will return to the parking lot and travel back to Bellingham, arriving at about 6:00 in the evening.

Snowshoeing - Mt Baker

Highlights

Snowshoeing provides many scenic vistas.

Snowshoeing provides many scenic vistas. Eric Rolfs

The snowshoe route that we take is sandwiched between two incredibly beautiful mountains. Mount Baker, a nearly 11,000 foot volcanic summit blanketed in glaciers, towers over our route to the west. And to the east, stands one of the most photogenic mountains in the world, Mount Shuksan. This is a complex peak draped in steep blue-tinted glaciers and ice-cliffs, which are highlighted by dramatic rock ridgelines. The beauty of this route and the nature of these views are absolutely breathtaking.

 

Snowshoeing - Mt Baker

Details

Public Dates

  • Dec 28, 2024
  • Jan 18, 2025
  • Feb 15, 2025
  • Mar 15, 2025

 

If the above dates do not fit your availability, please contact the AAI office at 360-671-1505 (Toll Free: 1-800-424-2249) or email us at [email protected] for information on how to set up a private snowshoeing excursion for you or your group. 

 

Cost

Public dates:
$195 per person

  • Private dates:
  • 4 or more $195 per person
  • 3:1 $250 per person
  • 2:1 $350 per person
  • 1:1 $595 per person

 

Prerequisites

Good physical fitness

 

Program Cost Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions: Guide's fee, snowshoe rentals, trekking poles rental, avalanche transciever rental

Exclusions: Personal winter clothing. Meals and snacks while snowshoeing. Transportation to the trailhead and back.

We do have a limited inventory of rental items in our shop. For more information on what is available, please call 360-671-1570. A complete list of recommended and required equipment will be sent to you upon registration.

Snowshoeing - Mt Baker

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