Photo: SherpardH1239a / CC0About Mount Baker
Mount Baker is a ski resort in Washington. It offers 1,500 feet of vertical drop, 1,000 skiable acres, served by 10 lifts, with an average of about 688" of snow a year. Mt. Baker Ski Area, Inc. operates in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest under a U.S. Forest Service permit. High-snowfall Washington ski area with 1,000 acres, 1,500 feet of vertical, 10 lift devices and a documented 1,140-inch world-record 1998-99 season.
Why Visit Mount Baker?
- 31 runs with 1,499ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 688"
- 1,000 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 10 lifts including chairlift
Where to Stay
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Mountain Statistics
5,089ft
Summit Elevation
1,551m
3,501ft
Base Elevation
1,067m
1,499ft
Vertical Drop
457m
1,000 acres
Skiable Area
404.69 ha
31
Total Runs
2.0mi
Longest Run
3.2km
10
Lifts
688"
Avg. Snowfall
1748cm annually
How Mount Baker compares
Terrain Breakdown
26%
32%
21%
21%
●Beginner
26% of trails
■Intermediate
32% of trails
◆Advanced
21% of trails
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◆◆Expert
21% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 14, 2025
Closing DayApril 26, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Mount Baker
By Car
Mount Baker is in Washington, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude48.8572
Longitude-121.6644
RegionWashington, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Mount Baker trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Stevens Pass
Washington
1,860ft52 runs
81 mi away
Apex Mountain Resort
British Columbia
2,001ft85 runs
88 mi away
The Summit at Snoqualmie
Washington
1,975ft155 runs
100 mi away
Whistler Blackcomb
British Columbia
5,279ft200 runs
105 mi away
Mission Ridge
Washington
2,251ft70 runs
123 mi away
Crystal Mountain
Washington
2,602ft85 runs
133 mi away
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Mount Baker averages 688" of snowfall a year.
Mount Baker rates 26% of its terrain as beginner, across 31 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Mount Baker averages 688" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 5,089 ft.
Mount Baker is located in Washington, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 48.8572, -121.6644.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Mount Baker, plus any places we've researched.
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