Backcountry Skiing Mount Baker, Washington [2nd Edition UPDATED]

Description

Mount Baker, known for its deep snowpack, super accessible year-round touring and chill local scene, is one of the premier outdoor playgrounds in North America. This 2nd edition guidebook includes 150+ routes in 10 zones with remastered details and improved aerial photos. Every single page and detail is carefully curated and reviewed to provide a professional, reliable decision-making tool. Our 2025 Update includes revised ATES ratings, improved labels and details on the aerial photos, and updated details.

You’ll find high-quality aerial photos marked with ascent and descent indicators, individual run descriptions, slope angles, aspect, Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale ratings, parking and trailhead information and more in a lightweight book that can fit in your pack. In addition to descents, approaches, exits, high routes, and circumnavigations, author Matt Schonwald addresses each zone’s terrain as it relates to terrain traps, convexities, and other avalanche hazards to keep in mind in each given zone. We’ve also included coverage of the terrain north of Hwy 542, and the Twin Sisters Range. Designed to go along with you on your tours and accompany the Backcountry Skiing Mount Baker Ski Map and Ski App.

This 5.5” x 8.5” spiral-bound book covers the following zones: Bagley Lakes, Swift Creek, Shuksan Arm, Mount Ann + Annette, Herman Gulch, Ptarmigan Ridge, Iceberg + Mazama, Table Southwest Face, Barometer Mountain, Mount Herman, Herman + Stoneman, Slate Mountain, Shuksan, Mt. Baker (East, West, North, South), Goat Mountain, Winchester + Larrabee, Ruth + Icy, and the Twin Sisters Range.

SKI ATLAS, MAP AND APP SOLD SEPARATELY.

Interested in the physical backcountry ski atlas and map sold together at a discount? Shop here!