Custom Backcountry Ski Trips in The Cascades
Ski the Cascades on Your Terms
Our custom backcountry ski trips are built for skiers and splitboarders who want a personalized experience in one of North America’s most iconic mountain ranges. Whether your goal is to summit and ski Mount Baker, chase powder in the North Cascades, or link up a multi-day traverse, we’ll design an itinerary that fits your skills, schedule, and ambitions.
From steep alpine faces to expansive glaciers, the Cascade Range offers a diverse and dramatic backcountry environment. With a private custom trip, you choose the pace, terrain, and objectives—while we provide the local knowledge, technical expertise, and safety management to make it possible.
Why Ski the Cascades and Mount Baker?
The North Cascades are known as the “American Alps” for a reason: rugged peaks, sprawling glaciers, and an unmatched sense of wilderness. Mount Baker, in particular, is a magnet for backcountry skiers—it holds some of the deepest snow totals in the world and provides direct access to world-class ski mountaineering terrain.
Varied Terrain: Wide open bowls, complex glaciers, and technical couloirs all within reach.
Accessible Adventure: Trailheads like the Mount Baker Ski Area and Glacier Creek Road provide quick access to big objectives.
World-Class Snowfall: Baker often records more snowfall than any other ski area in North America, ensuring consistent coverage.
The Benefits of the Cascade Snow Climate
Washington’s Cascades are famous for their abundant storms and reliable snowpack. For backcountry skiers, that means:
Deep Coverage: Heavy winter snowfall ensures a solid base for long descents and glacier travel.
Consistent Storm Cycles: Frequent refreshes of powder make for incredible ski conditions throughout the winter.
Spring Rewards: As the weather stabilizes in spring, the Cascades deliver prime conditions for ski mountaineering and corn snow harvests.
A Snowpack That Supports Big Objectives
While the Cascade snowpack is maritime and deep, it often consolidates quickly, creating opportunities for ambitious trips:
Robust Glacier Coverage: Baker’s extensive glaciers allow for true alpine skiing experiences.
Shorter Hazard Windows: While storm slabs and wind loading are common, persistent weak layers are less frequent than in continental ranges.
Extended Season: Skiing on Baker often runs from early winter through late spring and even into summer.
The Exploratory Spirit of the North Cascades
The North Cascades are legendary for their sense of adventure. Beyond well-known routes, countless valleys, peaks, and hidden lines remain lightly traveled. On a custom trip, you can:
Explore rarely skied zones tucked deep in the range.
Attempt classic glacier descents on Mount Baker or Shuksan.
Embark on multi-day traverses, carrying everything you need to travel through remote alpine terrain.
For skiers who thrive on exploration, the Cascades offer limitless opportunity.
Build Your Custom Ski Adventure
Every skier is unique, and your trip should reflect that. We’ll work with you to create an itinerary that matches your goals and abilities:
Single-Day Tours: Deep powder laps, technical glacier runs, or exploratory outings.
Multi-Day Expeditions: Summit attempts on Mount Baker, or ski traverses across the North Cascades.
Skill Development: Combine adventure with instruction in glacier travel, crevasse rescue, or ski mountaineering techniques.
Contact us today to start designing your Cascade Range backcountry ski trip. Whether it’s a focused Mount Baker objective or a week-long exploration of the North Cascades, we’ll help you experience this incredible range on your own terms.