I was just killing time (when i oughta be studying) checking out the snow reports from across the country, and i cane to Mt Bakers webite…
the gallery is awesome. the terrain looks incredible. anyone from that area?
Sweet Photos
good stuff id like to get out there this winter i live kinda close to it.
that place looks rad. Elavation seems a little low though? whatever, they have the world snowfall record:D
i didnt hit it last season but ive been on the first chair for the two seasons before that. i love Baker. the only bad thing about them is lack of on-site accomidations. other than that i love it.
Being an agoraphobic adrenaline junkie would be pretty convenient, because you could get your rush from just going to the store to get some milk instead of having to jump off a mountain or out of an airplane.
they also call me "balloon"
Originally posted by skimtb1
that place looks rad. Elavation seems a little low though? whatever, they have the world snowfall record:D
yea… thts was my thought
baker is the shit. dont let the elevation fool you..it truely is amazing…
wait..no, it sucks…dont go and waste your time there…go to…whistler and stand in line there! ;)
its futher than everyone thinks…but the drive goes quick and is well worth it. and if you have the proper required gear, hit up the bc with a guide….you will be in awe of whats out there.
dear DW,
since you got like a million bucks now, can i borrow $2850 for a Revolt frame?thanks,
steve
baker is crazy. There is so much backcountry stuff up there. it is one of the few places where u can go out of bounds and no one cares. tons of big drops and nice fluffy powder.
Originally posted by D-Lux
it is one of the few places where u can go out of bounds and no one cares
well you sir are sadly mistaken…they have quite strict backcountry regulations…and for good reason. People die in Baker's BC. Also, most of the time the snow is much heavier than people are used to. Baker kills it, but don't be stupid…respect that mountain.
blur the lines
Ride FMB
i went a few times last year, once i had come and it had dumped 20 cm the night before. perfect conditions, no line ups to be found and all for 30 bucks!
cant beat that.
bike for sale: 04 16' matrix w/ 01 super t. 24/26 hayes hydros, top notch parts, excellent condition. 1100 obo
I own a place near Baker. It's actually about the same drive time from Richmond as Whistler.
I grew up on Baker and it's by FAR my favorite mountain (and I get $400 season passes from Whistler)
Get a local to show you around.
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