| Name: Mt Baker |
| Starts: Sat May 25, 2024 |
| Return: Sat May 25, 2024 |
| Registration opens: Wed May 01, 2024 |
| Event category: Backcountry Skiing |
| Difficulty grade: C3 [?] |
| For members only: Yes |
| Screening used: Yes |
| Max participants: 12 |
Organizer: Bill Maurer  |
| Profile info: |
Navigation method? (gps, phone-gps, map, other)
Make and model of car?
How many can you drive or do you require a lift?
Can you stop for a group dinner on the way home?
Type of ski gear? (AT, Tele, Split Board, other)
Are you carrying a cell phone?
You must login in order to sign up online for one of the BCMC Trips. If you don't have a BCMC membership account then please obtain one. If you'd prefer to learn more before joining then please join as a 30-day Guest member. Some trips are BCMC members only.
End of season ski trip to Mt Baker to take advantage of a sunny day. The road has reopened after a bad washout in 2019 so let's take advantage of it.
Don't forget passport and medical insurance.
Participants must bring backcountry ski gear, avi gear, and headlamps (w spare batteries). Crampons are recommended for the top section which is often wind blasted and icy. Ski crampons are also a good idea on this type of trip. It may be rescheduled for Sunday if the forecast for Saturday is poor. That decision will be made early Friday evening. Check back here to confirm.
No one leaves until everyone is out.
Please note: This is a fast paced day trip requiring a high level of fitness and is not suitable as a first trip with the club. You must be able to independently navigate in the mountains. I have posted a GPS track of our planned route.
| Distance: | 17 km |
| Elevation Gain: | 2159 m |
| Summit: | 3270 m |
| Estimated Time: | 11 hrs |
I'll be posting final trip conditions and info within 24 hours of the trip start. We will be organizing rides at St Davids. If you have special ride requirements please post them in the Planning Forum.
Please ensure the phone number on your BCMC profile matches the number of the cell phone you will be carrying with you.
