Mtn Policies Backcountry
 BACKCOUNTRY POLICY

If you leave the ski area boundary into the backcountry or re-enter the ski area from the backcountry, you must have all of the following or you will lose your ski area privileges:

1. Avalanche transceiver and demonstrated ability to use it:

2. A partner

3. Shovel

4. Knowledge of the terrain and your ability.

5. Avalanche knowledge

6. Knowledge of local avalanche conditions;


• know this winter’s snowpack layers

• know the recent snowfall & type

• know current NW Avalanche Center forecast

• know today’s weather forecast

(snowfall temperature & visibility)

Probes and Handi-com radios are recommended.

 

RESCUE MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE.

You or your heirs will be charged for any rescue minimum of $500.

VIOLATORS WILL BE EXPELLED FROM THE SKI AREA.

 

FORECAST & SNOW SAFETY INFO LINK

Northwest Weather & Avalanche Center

• Avalanche ratings explained - click here

• Current avalanche forecast - click here

• Current mountain weather forecast - click here

 

Mt. Baker Ski Area's Mountain Safety Education Program

Intro snow safety seminars, transciever skills,

snow pit studies & refresher classes. Click here for more info!

 

Snow Safety Education

Alpine Safety Awareness Program - click here

 
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