Other names · Mt. Baker Ski Area, Mt Baker, Mount Baker, Mount Baker Ski Area, Baker
Use the resort’s current trail map and posted signs for lift, trail and boundary information.
- Vertical drop (ft)
- 1500
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- Skiable area (acres)
- 1000
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- Reported average snowfall (in)
- 688
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- Base elevation (ft)
- 3500
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- Summit elevation (ft)
- 5089
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- Published opening time
- 09:00
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- Published closing time
- 15:30
- Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
- Overnight RV and camper stays
- limited
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- RV and camper parking rules
- Reserve a designated winter overnight site at White Salmon or Heather Meadows. Vehicles must be self-contained; there are no hookups. Off-season camping follows Forest Service rules.
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- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Summer hiking and mountain sightseeing around Heather Meadows, with a seasonal cafe and mountain shop in the day lodge.
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- Summer visit planning
- Summer access depends on snowmelt and highway conditions. The cafe is currently closed until summer 2027; check its published opening schedule before traveling. Summer visits do not imply lift-served skiing or biking.
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- Official website
- https://www.mtbaker.us/
- Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
- Pet policy
- In designated overnight-parking areas, keep pets leashed, clean up after them and secure them in your vehicle overnight. These parking rules do not establish pet access to ski slopes, lifts or lodges; check those permissions directly.
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Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
The mountain-statistics page reports 688 inches of average annual snowfall; the FAQ gives 663. These are published averages, not a forecast.
- Mt. Baker mountain statistics ↗
Official mountain statistics: acreage, lift count, elevations, vertical rise and snowfall average.
- Mt. Baker mountain FAQ ↗
Base-area facilities, operating hours, ticket purchasing and absence of EV chargers.
- Mt. Baker overnight parking ↗
Designated winter sites for self-contained vehicles; reservations required, no hookups.
- Heather Meadows summer cafe ↗
Seasonal cafe and shop supporting hiking and sightseeing; currently closed until summer 2027.
- Mt. Baker operations schedule ↗
Daily base-area and lift operations depend on weather and conditions.
- Mt. Baker 2026–27 season passes ↗
The operator sells its own season passes and daily tickets.
- Ski Washington: Mt. Baker ↗
Washington ski-area association lists 38 trails; operator sources take priority for other statistics.
- 2026–27 lift tickets ↗
Current peak/off-peak prices, age bands, taxes and day-of purchasing rules.
- Daily lessons ↗
Operator lesson options; detailed program pages linked in each listing.
- Daily rentals ↗
Basic and premium equipment; base locations and requirements vary by operation.
- Official trail map ↗
Latest linked reference edition is 2025–26; PDF retained with source attribution.
- Driving directions ↗
SR 542 access, White Salmon and Heather Meadows base areas.
- Day lodges and food ↗
Three lodge options; use daily report for current openings, not the older status table.
- Bellingham Whatcom Tourism lodging guide ↗
Regional drive-time estimates; exact property and winter conditions affect travel.
- Mount Baker Scenic Byway ↗
Bagley Lakes and Chain Lakes summer hiking descriptions.
- Artist Point ↗
Seasonal road access, mountain views and visitor facilities.
- 2026–27 operating calendar ↗
Planned April 18 endpoint and spring weekday closures; opening and closing depend on conditions.
- Occupied overnight vehicle rules ↗
Pet leash, cleanup and overnight vehicle requirements; applies to overnight parking.
- Daily snow and operations report ↗
Official conditions fallback; no on-mountain webcam verified during review.
