Mount Baker - Snow Shoeing

“Bucket List” Last weekend I was fortunate to accomplish one of my Bucket List events.  For my 66^th birthday Andre’ gave me a day of snowshoeing at Mount Baker in the northwestern portion of Washington state.  After throwing down some serious cash at REI for proper attire I was ready to go.

I will admit I was a bit apprehensive, I wasn’t sure this aging body would be able to cope with hiking in the snow.  Lucky Andre’ allowed me to set the pace and distance. Truth is I had not gone snow shoeing for over 45 years so my plan was to take it easy. 

  

It was a perfect day, no clouds, and we had the occasional wind and sun break.  Best part was getting to spend the day with my “Little Buddy” (Andre’).  Heck he even said he was willing to take me again, now I consider that a success.




  

I will be going again, all I need to do now is buy my own snowshoes and poles.  

We finished off our day adventure with lunch at the Chuckanut Brewery and Restaurant in historic downtown Bellingham.