A First-Timer's Guide to Mt. Baker Ski Area
No hotels, no village, no ski-in ski-out, and the world record for snowfall in a single season. What a first visit to the mountain at the end of the road actually looks like.
The journal
Trail notes, snow reports, and where to eat afterwards
Summer Hikes Off the Mt. Baker Highway
The highway that carries skiers in winter carries hikers in summer. Seven walks from a paved lakeside loop to a full day above the treeline, with the passes and the road closures you need to know about.