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benk
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I want to make it into central to north washington over christmas break. I'm from portland area so baker is far away. but is it worth it? dont tell me it rains there. . . I've done some touring on Rainier and behind white pass. both are amazing but I would like to try something new. What about Mt. St. Helens?

Any Suggestions??
Nov 12 2008 10:59PM
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coolhandluke
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washington drivers are pussies and WSDOT is forced to close most of the good touring spots in the winter.  highway 20, chinook pass, rainier park, etc.

where are you going?  north washington but baker is too far? 
Nov 12 2008 11:19PM
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mtbakerteacher
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I'd say it's not worth it coming to Baker. It rains here a lot... :)
Nov 12 2008 11:22PM
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benk
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haha rain..yeah I phrased it kinda weird but I meant I'll be willing to drive to baker but would it be worth it? are there places that are better that arent so far away? thanks
Nov 12 2008 11:27PM
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DangerToes
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there are some good spots on snoquamlie
Nov 13 2008 8:51AM
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regge
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^^ WORd they got a sick park and Alpental has some good BC stashes
Nov 16 2008 2:23PM
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DangerToes
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um well, per the thread i was referring to touring spots, such as gold creek and rampart ridge, but yea, "WOrd" i guess
Nov 16 2008 3:33PM
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regge
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i ve never skied rampart how long is the hike?
Nov 16 2008 4:02PM
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coolhandluke
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do you have to have a park pass to tour up thru it?
Nov 16 2008 4:06PM
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DangerToes
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^^you can do a couple laps in a day if you're skinning and its not too deep, if you're hiking I have no idea, and odds are that you shouldn't be out there.
^asshole
Nov 16 2008 4:48PM
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