The ski area is home to the world's greatest recorded snowfall in one season: 1,140 inches (29 m). This record breaking snowfall occurred during the 1998-99 season.

Mt. Baker also enjoys the highest average annual snowfall of any resort in the World, with 641 inches (16.3 m). #2 on the list is Nisekoresort in Japan with an annual avareage of 595 inches (15.1 m)..Although not a resort, Mt. Rainier's Paradise meadows just to the south has a 631 inches (16.0 m) .

Mt. Baker ski area is known for numerous challenging inbounds routes and for the many backcountry opportunities which surround it. The backcountry is accessible from several chairlifts and access is permitted from the resort following the Mt. Baker Ski Area backcountry policy.

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