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Snowboarding this weekend at Baker, what to expect?

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#1 ·
Aloha,
First time poster but long time lurker. Family is heading out to mount baker this Thursday for a 6 day trip. We live in HI and look forward to our annual snowboarding trip. We went to baker 2x last season and had 48"+ of fresh powder both trips. We booked this MLK weekend trip last December.

The forecast don't look good snow wise and I don't know what to expect. We have a condo at Glacier and a car, we don't mind driving if conditions are better elsewhere.

I would appreciate any "local knowledge" input and sugestions and would gladly return the favor if you ever find yourself on the North Shore of Oahu.

Thanks, RL
 
#2 ·
I hate to say it, but it looks like it is just a dry time of the year for the whole area. I don't think any of the mountains in Washington or BC will be getting much, if any, snow while you are here.

So, driving to other mountains isn't going to result in better snow. However, it could be fun to do a side trip to Whistler since you are so close. If you haven't been there it might be a fun change of pace. You wouldn't do it for better snow, but to just have some fun on two big mountains and even more fun in the village.

It would cost some money and take some time, but it's something to consider if everyone has a passport.
 
#9 ·
Just returned from 6 days at Baker, and we had a great time. Much better than I expected. No fresh snow but real nice, blue sky weather, spring like conditions. They did a great job grooming, little crispy in the morning and soft late morning early afternoon. The best part, no crowds.

Next trip, Alyeska in March. Our first time there!
 
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