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# Baker Mountain Guides

Bellingham | Seattle

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://bakermountainguides.com/blog/)
- [Northwest Avalanche <br />School](https://bakermountainguides.com/northwest-avalanche-school/) - Baker Mountain Guides is transitioning our avalanche education courses over to our new brand, the Northwest Avalanche School. The Northwest Avalanche School will operate alongside Baker Mountain Guides and is founded on the same passion and experience that has, historically, driven the quality of our avalanche education program. This shift marks a return to our
- [Understanding Avalanche Bulletins](https://bakermountainguides.com/understanding-avalanche-bulletins/) - Introduction to Avalanche Bulletins Avalanche bulletins are essential resources for anyone planning to travel in snow-covered mountainous areas. They provide detailed insights into current snow and avalanche conditions, helping backcountry travelers, such as skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers, to plan their routes safely. Understanding these bulletins can mean the difference between a safe adventure and a
- [Levels of Avalanche Courses](https://bakermountainguides.com/levels-of-avalanche-courses/) - Comprehensive Guide to Avalanche Courses Avalanche education is crucial for anyone planning to venture into backcountry areas during the winter season. With the growing popularity of backcountry skiing, snowboarding, and winter mountaineering, understanding avalanche safety is more important than ever. This guide will provide an in-depth look at the different levels of avalanche courses, helping
- [How Much Does an Avalanche Course Cost?](https://bakermountainguides.com/how-much-does-avalanche-course-cost/) - So, you’re ready to begin your avalanche education, and you’re asking yourself “how much does an avalanche course cost?” Well, in the spirit of transparency, Baker Mountain Guides and the Northwest Avalanche School are going to break it down for you. Not only are we going to be upfront about our prices this winter, but
- [Ski Crampons for Backcountry Skiing](https://bakermountainguides.com/ski-crampons-for-backcountry-skiing/) - Ski Crampons for Backcountry Skiing and Riding With warm temps and long days becoming status quo in the North Cascades, I’m transitioning my ski kit over to spring mode. Once the melt freeze cycle takes hold, one thing I’ve always got on me is a set of ski crampons for backcountry skiing or riding. These
- [Reverence, Respect, Reciprocity](https://bakermountainguides.com/reverence-respect-reciprocity/) - Reverence, Respect, Reciprocity: A Sustainable Future for Recreation Recreate [ rek-ree-eyt ]: verb: to give new life or freshness to, refresh. To restore physically or mentally. On a trip across the North Cascades Highway this past autumn I witnessed something that I’d never seen before in my lifetime: 700 cars parked at Rainy Pass. The
- [The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing](https://bakermountainguides.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-backcountry-skiing/) - The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing and Riding After each one of our courses at Baker Mountain Guides, we do our best to provide useful resources to our students so they can continue their education and not completely forget all the things they learned from us. There’s a lot of great information out there, but
- [Whiteout Navigation](https://bakermountainguides.com/whiteout-navigation/) - Whiteout Navigation Whether you are a backcountry skier or mountain climber, learning the basics of whiteout navigation is essential for off-trail travel in the mountains. This post presents tools, strategies, and techniques to keep in your quiver for those low visibility days. This post has two main sections: 1. Where to Move (Tools for knowing
- [Backcountry Navigation 101](https://bakermountainguides.com/backcountry-navigation-101/) - Backcountry Navigation 101 Navigating in the backcountry has changed a lot over the years with easy and affordable access to technology. Anyone can now turn their cell phone into a stand-alone GPS unit that puts a blue dot wherever you are in terrain. The basics, however, haven't changed. To truly use your navigation tools (even
- [Avalanche Problems](https://bakermountainguides.com/avalanche-problems/) - The Nine Avalanche Problems Explained Not all avalanches are the same. This post teaches you about the nine different Avalanche Problems you could encounter any given day while out in the backcountry. To get the most out of this post, you should first have a basic understanding of the North American Avalanche Danger Scale. Avalanche
- [Strategic Shoveling for Avalanche Rescue](https://bakermountainguides.com/strategic-shoveling-for-avalanche-rescue/) - Strategic Shoveling for Avalanche Rescue The average burial depth in an avalanche is around 1.3 meters, which equates to about 1-1.5 tons of snow to move in order to extricate someone from avalanche debris. That's just on average, in reality, someone could be buried much deeper. How long can someone survive under the snow? On
- [Single Burial Avalanche Rescue](https://bakermountainguides.com/single-burial-avalanche-rescue/) - Single Burial Avalanche Rescue Obviously, the best way to avoid a rescue is to avoid the avalanche all together. Take an Avalanche Course to be proactive and learn how to avoid avalanches. That said, even the most trained professionals can still make mistakes, so everyone traveling in the backcountry should understand how to execute a
- [Winter Backcountry Trail Etiquette](https://bakermountainguides.com/winter-backcountry-trail-etiquette/) - The 10 Commandments of Winter Backcountry Trail Etiquette Say you're going up an established skin track and a group of bandit snow-shoers are descending upon you like an unruly pack of cackling cayotes clutching White Claws. Who has the right of way? How can you engage with other backcountry users in a respectful way that
- [Backcountry Skiing First Aid Kits](https://bakermountainguides.com/backcountry-first-aid-kits/) - Backcountry Skiing First Aid Kits Do you have the necessary tools to respond to an emergency in the backcountry? Do you have the medical training? Avalanche Rescue training? The more training I get and the more I know, the bigger my pack gets. Below is what I carry in my backcountry skiing first aid kit.
- [Backcountry Skiing Courses](https://bakermountainguides.com/backcountryskiing-courses/) - Backcountry Skiing Courses and Ski Mountaineering Courses A pair of skis are the ultimate transportation to freedom. ~ Warren Miller The popularity of backcountry skiing and snowboarding has exploded in recent years. Crowded ski areas and costly passes are pushing people out of bounds. The backcountry provides a sense of adventure and freedom that cannot
- [Backcountry Skiing Skinning Techniques](https://bakermountainguides.com/backcountry-skinning-techniques/) - Backcountry Skiing Skinning Techniques Backcountry skiing is much more enjoyable once you understand how the equipment works and the skinning techniques that maximize your gear's potential. This post walks you through some general skinning techniques, uphill techniques, and transitions. General Techniques Baby Steps Unless you're traveling on relatively flat terrain where you can get good
- [Repair Kits for Backcountry Skiing](https://bakermountainguides.com/repair-kits-for-backcountry-skiing-and-riding/) - Repair Kits for Backcountry Skiing and Riding Let's layout a little scenario. You're out for a long day tour in perfect pow conditions. To get away from the crowds, you push out pretty far into terrain and drop into a different drainage than the car is parked. On your run down, you take a tumble
- [Avalanche Beacon  Function Check](https://bakermountainguides.com/avalanche-beacon-function-check/) - How To Do An Avalanche Beacon Function Check When going out backcountry skiing or riding, one should always do an avalanche beacon function check to ensure everyone is searchable and able to search. Below is a great video created by three IFMGA Guides on how to do a simple and concise avalanche beacon function check.
- [Travel Techniques for Backcountry Skiers](https://bakermountainguides.com/travel-techniques-for-backcountry-skiers/) - Travel Techniques for Backcountry Skiers and Riders In the backcountry, as a skier or rider, it is of utmost importance that you manage your group through terrain appropriately. Below are some common travel techniques on the uphill and downhill to help you keep your squad skiing/riding together for a lifetime. And we at Baker Mountain
- [Human Factor in Backcountry Skiing](https://bakermountainguides.com/human-factor-in-backcountry-skiing/) - Human Factor in Backcountry Skiing and Riding The majority of avalanches catching people are triggered by the person skiing/riding or someone in their party. Though some of these incidents are the result of ignorance, the vast majority occur because the party involved made critical decisions based on human emotion and desire (The Human Factor) rather
- [Reimagining  Recreation](https://bakermountainguides.com/reimagining-recreation/) - Reimagining Recreation The deer sees me before I see it. This is usually how it goes. Sometimes they bolt, sometimes they stare at me, frozen, waiting for anything to move. I’ve made an art out of courting these deer, trying to see how much of their trust I can earn. Oftentimes, I’ll kneel down, attempting
- [Thunder Glacier  Ski Descent](https://bakermountainguides.com/thunder-glacier-ski-descent/) - A Hidden Classic We’re lucky to have Mount Baker as our namesake and main office. Complex, heavily glaciated, and wonderfully positioned in the North Cascades, Koma Kulshan stands at only 10,781 feet, yet radiates a BIG mountain impression. The mountain receives some of the largest snowfall totals in the world and hosts numerous classic ski
- [Mount BakerTraining Plan](https://bakermountainguides.com/mount-baker-training-plan/) - The Mount Baker Training Plan is designed to prepare you to climb Mount Baker, assuming the most commonly climbed route - the Coleman Deming. In general, individuals with an active lifestyle should have the necessary fitness to summit Mount Baker, however, the following training plan will ensure that you arrive well prepared and confident in
- [Avalanche CoursePro-Rec Split](https://bakermountainguides.com/avalanche-course-pro-rec-split/) - Big changes are coming to avalanche education! After much anticipation, the long awaited professional – recreational split has arrived. The main outcome has been the creation of a professional track for advanced level avalanche courses. However, recreational backcountry skiers and snowboarders will find the new recreational curriculum to be more engaging and applicable as well.
- [Baker Mountain Guides  Brand Reborn](https://bakermountainguides.com/baker-mountain-guides-brand-reborn/) - Baker Mountain Guides is proud to present the re-birth of our brand. The last twelve months has been a period of intense self-reflection and growth, with the goal of re-defining who we are, what we do, and how we can better serve our clientele. We welcome you to experience the new Baker Mountain Guides, and
- [Backcountry Run Lists](https://bakermountainguides.com/backcountry-run-lists/) - Preparing for Travel in Avalanche Terrain One of the most commonly overlooked aspects of decision making in avalanche terrain is pre-trip preparation. Most backcountry skiers and snowboarders do a pretty good job of looking over the avalanche report in the AM, and are generally familiar with the hazard rating for the day. However, the point
- [2016 Mountain Guide Training](https://bakermountainguides.com/2016-mountain-guide-training/) - Guide Training Recap Our 2016 Spring Mountain Guide training is in the bag! After a long and productive week, it seems appropriate to reflect, and offer up some thoughts on the experience. As it turns out, Google Analytics is good for something. One of the most visited pages on bakermountainguides.com is our About Page –
- [Alpine Start Hoody Review](https://bakermountainguides.com/alpine-start-hoody-review/) - To begin, it seems as though softshell clothing is both un-appreciated and under-utilized in the Pacific Northwest. Sure, we’ve got some foul weather that blows through occasionally, but there are plenty of times when softshell clothing not only works, but is actually MORE appropriate for the conditions and the type of activity. You absolutely need
- [Black Diamond Partnership](https://bakermountainguides.com/black-diamond-partnership/) - Baker Mountain Guides is proud to announce that we are officially a “Black Diamond Recommended Guide Service.” As mountain guides, our jobs, and sometimes our lives depend on the quality of our equipment. As a company of climbers and skiers, Black Diamond understands exactly what we need to get the job done as safely and
- [Reflections from the Rope Line](https://bakermountainguides.com/reflections-rope-line/) - Greg Morgan climbed Mt. Baker as a guest with Baker Mountain Guides. He has written a thoughtful account of his experience on his personal blog, and graciously permitted us to share and re-post his words here. To read more of Greg’s writings, please visit his Blog: Midlife Sabbatical One of my great delights this summer
- [The Devil You Know – Green Creek Traverse](https://bakermountainguides.com/devil-know-green-creek-traverse/) - My husband is a mountain guide and a business owner, John Minier of Baker Mountain Guides to be exact. He typically works weekends and every hour of every day when he is home. I work a normal 9-5 Monday-Friday job. We rarely have the same days off. So when the opportunity presented itself for both
- [Baker Mountain Guides Crusher Award](https://bakermountainguides.com/baker_mountain_guides_crusher_award/) - May I present to you the Baker Mountain Guides Crusher Award. We’ve never given one before, and we may never give out another one again. We rarely post about specific clients or trips because each trip is an expression of the hard work and passion of each of our clients. There is so much joy
- [Pre-Rigging for Glacier Travel](https://bakermountainguides.com/pre-rigging-for-glacier-travel/) - Glacier Travel This last weekend I had the good fortune to summit Mt. Rainier with my wife, Jenni via the Winthrop Glacier – Emmons route. During our descent, I noticed another rope team that had decided to pre-rig chest harnesses so that they would remain upright in the event of a crevasse fall. This made

## Pages

- [Home](https://bakermountainguides.com/) - At Baker Mountain Guides, we think everyone should have the opportunity to explore their world — and be inspired by what they find.
- [Courses](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses/) - Skills that empower adventurers Search for: All Avalanche Mountaineering Skiing & Splitboarding View Course Alpine Tech Crevasse Rescue Course View Course Alpine Tech Glacier Skills Course View Course Alpine Tech Intro to Mountaineering Course View Course Backcountry Tech Steep Ski Mountaineering Course View Course Backcountry Tech Glaciated Ski Mountaineering Course View Course Backcountry Tech Intro
- [Contact](https://bakermountainguides.com/contact/) - Your Adventure Starts Here Contact Us Phone (360) 319-1160 Address 2025 James Street, Ste 103 Bellingham, WA 98225 Social Join Our Team We’re always looking for passionate and personable individuals with a demonstrated commitment to the profession of guiding. team@bakermountainguides.com Contact Us "*" indicates required fields Instagram This field is for validation purposes and should
- [Adventures](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures/) - mountain adventures that inspire Search for: All Mountaineering Rock Climbing Skiing & Splitboarding View Adventure Mount Baker Easton Glacier View Adventure Mount Baker Coleman Deming View Adventure Mount Baker North Ridge View Adventure Twin Sisters North Twin Sister View Adventure Washington Mount Erie Rock Climbing View Adventure Washington Mount Baker Backcountry Skiing View Adventure Washington
- [About](https://bakermountainguides.com/about/) - we make adventure possible We Are Baker Baker Mountain Guides is a family owned and operated company based in Bellingham, WA. This is a region marked by serrated peaks, immense glaciers, and the world’s most abundant snowfall. It’s a backdrop that practically cries out for adventure. At Baker, we make that adventure possible. In both
- [Blog Page](https://bakermountainguides.com/blog-page/) - READ FULL POST Understanding Avalanche Bulletins READ FULL POST Levels of Avalanche Courses READ FULL POST How Much Does an Avalanche Course Cost? READ FULL POST Northwest Avalanche School READ FULL POST The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing READ FULL POST Backcountry Skiing Courses 12Next Load More Posts
- [Thank You (MailChimp)](https://bakermountainguides.com/thank-you-mailchimp/) - Thank You We appreciate your interest in Baker Mountain Guides. You will recieve our next newsletter. In the meantime, check out the latest news from the mountain at our blog! View Blog
- [Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update](https://bakermountainguides.com/coronavirus-covid-19-update/) - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update Baker Mountain Guides is excited to announce that we have restarted operations in accordance with Washington State's Safe Start guidance and phased approach to reopening businesses. As community members and guides, we have been showing our support for public health by refraining from mountain adventures throughout the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.
- [Thank You (Contact Page)](https://bakermountainguides.com/contact-thank-you/) - Thank You We appreciate your interest in Baker Mountain Guides. One of our team members will return your message shortly. In the meantime, check out the latest news from the mountain at our blog! View Blog
- [Program Rates](https://bakermountainguides.com/program-rates/) - Program Rates Baker Mountain Guides offers both scheduled and custom programs. Custom programs are simply above and beyond what Baker Mountain Guides currently has scheduled. They don’t necessarily have to be private (1:1), and correspondingly, scheduled courses are not always less expensive. Before booking a trip with Baker Mountain Guides, clients are encouraged to review

## Adventures

- [North Twin Sister](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures/north-twin-sister/)
- [Coleman Deming](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures/coleman-deming/)
- [Easton Glacier](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures/easton-glacier/)
- [Twin Sisters Backcountry Skiing](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures/twin-sisters-backcountry-skiing-2/)
- [Mount Erie Rock Climbing](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures/mount-erie-rock-climbing/)
- [North Ridge](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures/north-ridge/)
- [Valdez Ski Mountaineering](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures/twin-sisters-backcountry-skiing/)
- [Japan Backcountry Skiing](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures/japan-backcountry-skiing/)
- [Mount Baker Backcountry Skiing](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures/mount-baker-backcountry-skiing/)
- [Mount Baker Ski Descents](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures/mount-baker-ski-descents/)

## Courses

- [AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses/aiare-level-1-avalanche-course/)
- [Glaciated Ski Mountaineering Course](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses/glaciated-ski-mountaineering-course/)
- [Steep Ski Mountaineering Course](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses/steep-ski-mountaineering-course/)
- [Crevasse Rescue Course](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses/crevasse-rescue-course/)
- [Glacier Skills Course](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses/glacier-skills-course/)
- [Intro to Mountaineering Course](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses/intro-to-mountaineering-course/)
- [AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses/aiare-avalanche-rescue-course/)
- [AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses/aiare-level-2-avalanche-course/)
- [Backcountry Skiing Pro Course](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses/backcountry-skiing-pro-course/)
- [Intro to Backcountry Skiing Course](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses/intro-to-backcountry-skiing-course/)

## Categories

- [Avalanche Awareness](https://bakermountainguides.com/category/avalanche-awareness/)
- [Tech Tips](https://bakermountainguides.com/category/tech-tips/)
- [Route Profiles](https://bakermountainguides.com/category/route-profiles/)
- [Guiding Life](https://bakermountainguides.com/category/guiding-life/)
- [Mountain Training](https://bakermountainguides.com/category/mountain-training/)
- [Gear Reviews](https://bakermountainguides.com/category/gear-reviews/)
- [Mountain Culture](https://bakermountainguides.com/category/mountain-culture/)
- [Uncategorized](https://bakermountainguides.com/category/uncategorized/)
- [Stewardship](https://bakermountainguides.com/category/stewardship/)
- [Climbing Ethics](https://bakermountainguides.com/category/climbing-ethics/)
- [Land Management](https://bakermountainguides.com/category/land-management/)

## Categories

- [Mountaineering](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures_category/mountaineering/)
- [Rock Climbing](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures_category/rock-climbing/)
- [Skiing & Splitboarding](https://bakermountainguides.com/adventures_category/skiing-splitboarding/)

## Categories

- [Avalanche](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses_category/avalanche/)
- [Mountaineering](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses_category/course-mountaineering/)
- [Skiing & Splitboarding](https://bakermountainguides.com/courses_category/course-skiing-splitboarding/)