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coccobean
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van, bc
Canada
259 Posts
 Posted - 02/23/2008 :  09:47 AM  Show Profile  Reply to this posting
Hello

Would anyone know about the drive to BAKER. Is a AWD car or Snow tires needed to go there or is the road similiar to whistler? ie clear on most days but not clear on snowy days.

Noman

David and Karen
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Maple Ridge, BC
Canada
772 Posts
 Posted - 02/23/2008 :  10:23 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
SR 542 can be done in a regular vehicle if conditions allow. We've never had a problem but we go during ideal conditions and always carry chains.

You'll want to check the WSDOT site for current conditions.

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/passes/PassInformation.aspx

You didn't mention if you were skiing or hiking so note the road is closed at the upper ski area most of the year - usually the snow melts out and you can get to Artist Point by late summer.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/recreation/activities/trails/mtbaker.shtml

Edited by - David and Karen on 02/23/2008 10:25 AM

threeprime
Senior Member


Vancouver, BC
Canada
1038 Posts
 Posted - 02/23/2008 :  12:15 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Do you mean access to Mt Baker resort or to Mt Baker itself? Assuming the former, then +1 for the previous post.

vic
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 Posted - 02/25/2008 :  2:12 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
We were in Mt. Baker last year in the middle of summer and still couldn't drive up to the end of the road at Artist Point.

coccobean
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van, bc
Canada
259 Posts
 Posted - 02/27/2008 :  8:00 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hello I meant access to the ski/snowboarding area *groomed runs. Thanks for the info.
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