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    Mt Baker Ski Area

    3.7 (66 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Aleksandr F.

    + Amazing views in sunny weather + big area to ski, you can run different trails for the same lift - almost no marking on the slopes which run where. You need to memorize the map (or take it with you) and geolocate yourself based on pines - way to many crazy people who can't ski but go to the top and go down uncontrollable and dangerously

    Great local beers in the lodge to warm ya up!
    Erin M.

    I am a little impartial to Mt. Baker as this is my "Home Mountain" and I will always have a special connection here. That being said, they really are the best. I have skiied at some of the best mountains in the country and nothing compared to the laid-back vibe of Mt. Baker. Whether you are a seasoned pro or don't even know how to put your boots on and spend the entire day on your bum, you can't have a bad day while enjoying the amazing views and good people at Baker. If you are newer, head up to the Heater Meadows Lodge to rent gear, sign up for lessons and grab a map. If not, get off the road at the lower lodge to avoid the crowds. If you are saving money, bring your own lunch, but if not, I recommend the bread bowls in the lodge after a chilly morning on the mountain. The cafeteria also sources great local beers from around Whatcom county to with by their open fireplaces in the lodge while drying out your gear. My last recommendation is for the seasoned pros, if you are new, stop here. Please. Alright, now that it is just us, please go up lift 1 past the halfway point and hike up to the cat tracks on a clear day. You will be sweating and cursing my name until you see the view. Just sit and enjoy it for a minute and you will know why I love this mountain so much.

    Feb 2018
    Ngan S.

    A HIDDEN GEM! Those who know the area know how amazing Mt. Baker is. It's not a typical resort style type - a- place. The drive up the mountain alone is about 20 minutes or greater, but definitely worth it. We went up for President's Day weekend & it was amazing! I took a Level 1 & 2 snowboarding lesson & let me tell you, it was WORTH IT. With your lesson, around 40 some dollars, you get a lift ticket, the lesson AND rentals (what a deal!) The instructors are ALL very friendly and helpful, you can tell they enjoy what they are doing. My husband said Mt. Baker is up there with some of his other favorite places to snowboard. Lift tickets are a lot cheaper than some other resorts in WA. It's a very chill place thats absolutely gorgeous. We'll definitely be coming back again. Worth the flight from Hawaii.

    Angela R.

    I go all the time and will continue to. My favorite chairs are 5, 7 & 8. Favorite runs are White Salmon and Daytona. Otto-Bahn is great too as Mt. Shuksan greets you face to face at the end, where chair 8 begins. Have fun and be safe.

    down towards the canyon from chair 6
    M K.

    extremely good skiing & snowboarding. Snowboard racing called Legendary Banked Slalom was established here 33 years ago. This place is the mother and father of all avid skiers or snowboarders! My favorite chair is #6, skiing runs Austin and the Canyon.. during storms they get deep pow pow baby! I was skiing here in February of 2018 and returned in February of 2019. The snow fall in this ski resort is epic and the base is deep, variety of terrain is great. I would not recomend this place for beginers, perhaps only from Heather Meadows area that is open on weekends only. most of the terrain here might be steep and ungroomed due to constant snowfall, that means freeriding diectly from the lifts is pretty normal and in fact makes this place unique. The food, beer and service also gets 5 stars - overall awesome.I should mention few things about getting to White Salmon Lodge, the road is being plowed and maintained but during a storm you may need to chain up - carry chains. People drive up with 2WD but it is smart to have at least AWD or 4WD and carry chains. There is no lodging at the end of the road, so be aware after hours everything will be closed and all staff is gone (by 4pm). Check out their website (www.mtbaker.us) before you head out, check on conditions, it is good to know the weather forecast for the day you go. I had ATT coverage at the White Salmon lodge, hovewer there is no signal anywhere else on the mountain or even on the road through Maple Falls or Glacier. no signal for about 15-20miles. so dont count on looking up things on your way there. you are welcome :-)

    Antonio M.

    You could argue that there are year-round wonders to discover on the highway leading to Mt Baker AKA the Scenic Byway. You will find that the Summer and Fall months are the obvious best choice to drive here. Birdwatching, Waterfall finding, fishing, cozy diners, sunsets against the mountains, hiking, much to do here. The winter months create slick/impassible conditions further up towards Mt Baker if you don't have a tough vehicle. Check out Nooksack Falls or go Eagle-watching along the Skykomish river during Feb-March. I could write books on the places I have explored up here, record snow in the winter months as well!

    20" of freshies!!!
    James F.

    I love to Wake and Baker on most weekends through the winter. No where else get this much snow! They still have over 200" in April!!! The Snowboard resort averages over 650" a season! Still the cheapest place to ride in WA, not the largest or the highest, but by far the most snow of any resort anywhere.

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    I'm going to keep this review short and simple not coming here again due to the lack of customer services and professionalism thank you

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    Loving our local mountain though I wish they had night skiing - first gotta get some lights.

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    3.4(123 reviews)
    55.8 mi

    I can see why Cypress Mountain is known as one of the best snowshoeing destinations in Vancouver…read more There are many beautiful trails to choose from in the daytime and they offer a nice brightly lit evening snowshoe experience too. Follow the signage to "Nordic" and that's the area with ticket office and rentals for cross country skiing and snowshoeing fun! It has a diverse range of trails suitable for beginners and experienced hikers. Snowshoe rentals are available till 3:30pm for day time snowshoeing and just take note to return rentals by 4:30pm as they start night time tickets and rentals at 5pm. If you didn't pack foods, it's quite easy to grab a drink or a bite at their Nordic Cafe or at the Lodge. Five stars for their guest services - i was very impressed by the genuine effort they put in to help locate lost item for guests. Cypress is roughly 30-minute drive from downtown Vancouver (check Google map for traffic congestion or delays) and about 10 to 15 minutes drive from West Vancouver and North Vancouver.

    Went twice down the Eagle Coaster last month. It was a beautiful day, the most serene ride up the…read morechair lift, and the most shockingly bumpy ride down the coaster lol. They tell you to not hold your phone. Two people lost their caps. They tell you to release the brake and to speed up but I think you do need to slow down during the turns and bumps. Felt like I almost fell out at those times. It was a fun experience. Line was short at 10:30am. Much longer on the second ride down at around 11:30am.

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    Sasquatch Mountain Resort

    Sasquatch Mountain Resort

    3.0(8 reviews)
    49.3 mi

    Mountain used to be great. Close by in the Fraser Valley, decent time for kids and families…read more Purchased a season pass for several years. Been going downhill for some time. This season is gotten much worse. One of the main ski lifts has been broken since last season, and has not been opened at all this year. The begginers area "magic carpet" has also been closed all season long. They have the people taking begginer lessons walking up the bunny hill. It gets better, they also decided to close 2 days a week for the remainder of this month. They close 3 days a week for the remaining of the season! Save your cash. Go to Manning Park. May be a bit farther, but you will get your money's worth (or atleast provided for what you paid for). I am not sure they will last much longer.

    We came here on a Friday afternoon to go snowboarding. Great place to learn if you're beginner as…read morethe runs were not crowded. It's a bit of a drive from Vancouver (~2 hours). This is a great resort if you're looking: * Reasonably priced - half day pass (12:30 to close - usually 8pm) is $46 for adults. * Smaller mountain with 3 chairlifts (good for beginners, 1 designated chairlift for beginners) * Less crowded (no wait time for chairlifts) * Night ski (only 2 chairlifts available at night) You will need SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS for the last ~10 km of the drive up the mountain to the resort if it's snowing or recently snowed. We saw a car in the ditch - don't be THAT guy.

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    3.2(5 reviews)
    54.5 mi

    It was my friend's birthday and he had never gone snow tubing before so we decided to surprise him!…read moreIt was so fun! I had only gone snow tubing in Whistler so this was the first time for me as well. They were pretty organized with getting everyone up and the wait was never too long. They had around 6 or 7 slopes with different levels of speed which was nice! You can also decide to go in a group or 2, 3, or 4 (would recommend!) Whistler slopes are definitely bigger but if you live in the city, this is closer and still pretty good!

    The tubing itself is ok in good snow conditions, entertaining for kids and visitors who want to…read moreplay in the snow and don't want to ski. It's expensive, but everything is these days. But Boyne Resorts which operates Cypress now has really screwed up everything else. Booking tickets on the web site is an hour-long torture of registering for an account with Boyne Resorts, specifying a bunch of personal information for every visitor, and initialing and signing endless waiver forms for everyone. And once you get there you find it's pay parking now (new this year). You can't pay for the parking in advance, you have to do it in the snow on your phone, again with a tortuously long data entry process with multiple non-functional Captchas that's totally unnecessary. We never did succeed, but fortunately the staff are not enforcing either the parking or even the activity tickets. They're too interested in closing up early so they can get to lunch.

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    Three Peaks Lodge

    1.0(1 review)
    47.6 mi

    5 stars for Mt. Seymour! 1 for others…read more For the record: I love Mt. Seymour and all the opportunities there to enjoy nature from ski, snowshoe, toboggan, board, hike, cross country ski etc. I also love their staff (and patrons) at ticketing, cleaning *(jolly old fellow!) guest services, rentals and chair operations (not good experiences with 1 staff doing ski patrol and another---see below). 1 star for service that evening and 1 star for food and misrepresentation Came for my first time after asking about where to eat - two older men told me it was a good place and had good burgers. Wasn't in the mood for another burger (many people picked it $16 - a bit pricey for a Pub). NEVER again - rather eat at A&W with a nicer service. Was practically ORDERED to sit at bar with three men who took up most of the area. I said no thank you. Told again that I must sit there even though there were 8 tables free at 9pm on a SUNDAY night! I basically said no again. Excuse me, but I do have a right to sit somewhere that I feel most comfortable and high chairs are not it because I'm short! I'm also tired and want to relax. Who are you to tell me where to sit lady? Order was an entree that took nearly 40 minutes to arrive and did not have selected item because out of stock and was not told about it prior. The entree was not enough to feed an adult (8 regular sized ravioli!) and was missing "truffled" part of it which is allover the menu, including missing from the fries! The dish normally would take 8 minutes to cook and stir in sauce ie. max 12 minutes (ravioli) with salad and toasted but very oily garlic type bread. Was brought a drink late into meal. Sat there noticing some people were cold and had to re-wear ski outfits. Suddenly felt colder, and realized the vent was blowing cold air in so I ate while shivering and legs literally froze off. Downstairs same issue ie. 9pm. The washroom on main level smelled of a back alley. Paid nearly $20 and took over an hour wait - was colder than how I came inside!

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