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    Baker area hut proposal

    in Access Issues

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    On 4/14/2024 at 7:14 PM, JasonG said:

    I am not 100% certain of the exact instances behind the Twin Sisters gates, but I suspect the usual- timber theft, dumping, fires, shooting, long-term camping, general mayhem, etc. These days it's much easier for the timber companies to gate their ownerships than deal with the shenanigans.  But, gates do get vandalized all the time and aren't cheap to maintain either, but still probably cheaper than the alternative. 

    I work a bit in the timber mgmt. landscape and I fully understand why the timber companies lock people out! 

    I was driving back from the end of the MF Nooksack FS road once and some guys were hanging around their car. One of them waved as we drove by and they chatted us up. The dude had been riding around on his dirt bike with a pistol in his waistband and it had fallen out. Kind of sheepishly, they asked if we'd seen it on the road. We said "nah" and got out of there.

    Baker area hut proposal

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    On 4/14/2024 at 12:08 PM, max said:

    BTW, access from the other side (coming in Hampton/Sierra Pacific land from much farther south on Mosquito Lake Rd) is getting attention as a more legitimate access point under the auspice of visiting the DNR Daley Prairie Nature Area Preserve. Its 3-4 times longer but all bike-able.

    https://www.dnr.wa.gov/dailey-prairie-natural-area-preserve

    https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=12.1/-122.0436/48.7031&pubLink=HvWt3tXDN4hxcctmlr5OsnYq&trackId=52e0a40a-30fe-4eb5-8baa-692cb581c84c

    Hi Max, I'm not sure what makes that approach more "legit" than going in from the MF Nooksack. As far as I can tell, either route passes through Hampton land which is gated and officially requires permission from the landholder. The route in from the MF Nooksack is also bikeable. If I'm off on those details, though, I'd be keen to hear it

    Baker area hut proposal

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    21 hours ago, Choada_Boy said:

    Keep the gate locked.  No huts.  No snowmobiles.  Gonna have to earn your turns, or the place will be over-run, and the seclusion, so close to Bellingham, will be ruined.  Imagine the shitshow up there if you could drive to the start of the switchbacks? Totally lame...

    Old timers tell me that back in the day it was unlocked. Back before ski touring or climbing was very popular... shit, it's listed in the Burgdorfer ski guidebook.

    I don't think the Hampton company has any interest in opening up that gate to anybody that's non-paying.

    Baker area hut proposal

    in Access Issues

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    The snowmobile hut up Canyon creek is paid for by the club.

    The other 3 are paid for by the guide companies/businesses running them. That cost would be covered by use fees, some of which would be bundled into guided ski day fees.

    2024 Conditions - Snowpack

    in Climber's Board

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    On 2/26/2024 at 8:55 AM, stever said:

    As someone not local to WA state (I'm from Vancouver, BC) - I'm curious to hear opinions on the snowpack (or lack thereof) this year and how it compares to other drier years...will routes on Rainier, Shuksan and Baker have an earlier and shorter "prime" season before the glacier travel gets complicated?

    Yes! We are about 1.5 months ahead of the usual time when access to the volcanoes becomes doable. The coverage on the Baker glaciers above 7k feels "okay". These glaciers also melted a lot last summer... the ice features are changing surprising amounts year-year.

    Glacier Peak Mid-June? And what boots?

    in Climber's Board

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    June is usually later than the isothermal mush season. It should be consolidated for skiing/hiking. With this year's snowpack, there probably will not be much snow below white pass come June. I saw a trip report from last weekend up there and it seemed like skiing coverage is "good" now (not much snow in the valley hike, mostly continuous above).

    Boots for big feet?

    in the *freshiezone*

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    I have about the same size feet as you. Measure US 13 and wear 13 or 14 (47 or 48 euro size) shoes/boots. For me, 48 is big enough, and that's the size of my Garmont summer mountaineering boots which accept semi-auto. For ski boots I'm in size 28-30. Works for me, but definitely need some punches or shell molding in the smaller size resort ski boots!

    Dispersed Camping - Baker Hwy

    in Climber's Board

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    I think it'll be fairly easy for you to just figure it out. There are some nice creekside spots up Canyon creek road. Options also out towards Hannegan Pass or up the Twin Lakes road. You basically just need to get away from the main Baker highway and you'll start finding them.

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    Shuksan Climb in June

    in North Cascades

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    There are no bolts, just some fixed rappel anchors using webbing etc.

    I saw some reports from last few weeks where the summit gully was partially snow-covered making for more complicated descent. I'm not sure if that's still the case after all this warm weather.

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