Mount Vernon, Washington
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Top Skiing Spots in and near Mount Vernon
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Concrete, Washington
Climb Mt. Baker via the Easton Glacier Route
16 mi / 7600 ft gainThe Easton Glacier route is one of the mountain’s most popular and likewise, most crowded. Check out Mt. Baker’s Squak Glacier route or Coleman Deming Glacier route for an alternative climb with similar difficulty.You’ll start out at Schreibers Meadow Trailhead (3,200 ft.). To get there, exit off...Read more -
Lake Stevens, Washington
Water and Snow Ski Stevens to Stevens
5.0Have you ever dreamed of snow skiing and water skiing in the same day? This March, plan your adventure of a lifetime to Stevens Pass and Lake Stevens, Washington. You will need a winter coat, a wet suit, and a heart made of love for the outdoors.Keep an eye on mountain and lake weather conditions...Read more -
Deming, Washington
Winter Backpack in the Mt. Baker Backcountry
6 mi / 1500 ft gainArrive at the upper ski resort parking lot (approx. 4300 feet elev.) and snowshoe, skin, or split board up. Make your way toward Artist Point and eventually Huntoon Point, gaining approximately 1500 feet of elevation over approximately 3 miles (one way). Past Huntoon Point, there are several grea...Read more -
Deming, Washington
Backcountry Skiing Near Mt. Baker
5.0Park at Heather Meadows parking lot at Mount Baker Ski Resort and follow the Blueberry cat-track, which is actually a paved road in the summer, leading south up for 2 miles passing Austin Pass and continuing southwest on to Artist Point, gaining 1200 ft in elevation. From there, dig out your snow...Read more -
Deming, Washington
Snowshoe to Huntoon Point
5.06 mi / 1200 ft gainThis strenuous but rewarding hike takes you first to Austin Pass, where there is a great view of Mount Shuksan. Look out for skiers and snowboarders heading the opposite direction as you start out.The second major push heads further up to Kulshan Ridge, leading first to Artist Point, then Huntoon...Read more -
Whatcom County, Washington
Winter Hike to Winchester Mountain
3.5 mi / 1320 ft gainDespite this trip report being titled "to Winchester Mountain", the fun doesn’t stop there. Even though Winchester Mountain is the most popular summer hike departing from Twin Lakes, this whole area turns into a fun-zone during the winter.Upon reaching higher ground above the lakes, this zone off...Read more