A 22-year-old snowboarder died in out-of-bounds terrain at Mt. Baker Ski Area on Dec. 23. Bellingham Mountain Rescue, along with Air Marine, were dispatched to the ski hill on Tuesday, Dec. 23 after a ...

Mt. Baker Ski Area is often characterized by things like its epic annual snowfall (641 inches a year!), complex terrain, and stunning views, all of which make it a worthy stop or destination on its ...

First and foremost, snowshoers should have uncomplicated snowshoes that are easy to put on and take off. Rental snowshoes from Backcountry Essentials , Glacier Ski Shop or American Alpine Institute ...

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office search and rescue team, the Ski Patrol and volunteers look for snowboarder at the Mt. Baker Ski Area in 2018. Two people were rescued from tree wells at the Mt. Baker ...

Andy Sahlfeld has been working for the ski area since 1998, and he has seen his fair share of rescues over the years.

The Mt. Baker Ski Area has announced an opening date, and this year you’ll be able to take a run down the mountain before your Thanksgiving dinner. The popular ski area for snowboarding, skiing and ...

Ski resorts aren’t open yet, but consistent snowfall this week should kick things into high gear. A parade of Pacific waves builds base across the Cascades this week, peaking Thursday night into ...

A skier hits the slopes at Mt. Baker Ski Area in 2023. Joey Wurtz Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald UPDATE (Dec. 20): WSDOT announced Saturday, Dec. 20 that the Mount Baker Highway closure east of ...