Field Trip

Field trip: Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Course

Field Trip - Mount Baker Ski Area

Makeup Field Trip for backcountry ski course students, if needed. Otherwise, this will be an additional bonus learning tour

  • Casual
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft

We'll practice our class learning goals while enjoying a tour in the Baker area. This will be a short day, ending early or midafternoon at the latest.

Based out of the Mountaineers Baker Lodge. Trip plans could be set in place Saturday evening at the lodge.

Route/Place

Mount Baker Ski Area



  • Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14

    Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX

    USGS Shuksan Arm
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Boots, skis/snowboard, poles
  • Climbing skins 
  • Avalanche shovel (metal blade)
  • Avalanche beacon
  • Avalanche probe
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