MT. BAKER

Mt. Baker, Washington: THE BEST GIFTS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES-This little ski resort in the Cascades of Washington is not going to win friends among sun worshippers, but it has already made many the head of a powder fanatic turn. Their record breaking winter of 1998-99 brought 28 meters of new fallen snow to the ski area, whose lifts must be reached by driving through rain forest because of the excessive amount of precipitation that invariably hits this region. Mt. Shukstan, the stunning glaciated peak that serves as a backdrop to the ski area, is one of the most photographed mountains in the world. The areas natural beauty, vast amounts of powder, and the friendly, small locals’ area atmosphere are all reasons for visiting little Mt. Baker.

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