Two five-star cabins near Mt. Baker, WA — a fully renovated red cabin in Maple Falls and a black A-frame near Glacier. Hot tubs, a cedar sauna, and secret trails.https://redmountaincabins.com/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-christmas-new-years/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-christmas-new-years/Mt. Baker's 2026-27 calendar flags Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1 as holidays. Here is what actually opens, what you can reserve ahead, and when the corridor fills.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-ski-rentals/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-ski-rentals/Four rental counters serve Mt. Baker: two in Glacier and two at the ski area. Here are the published 2026-27 prices, the reservation rules, and which one to use.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/when-does-mt-baker-open/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/when-does-mt-baker-open/No 2026-27 opening date is announced yet. Here is what Mt. Baker has published, the last five opening dates, and the snowfall that really sets the day.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-lodging-closed/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-lodging-closed/Mt. Baker Lodging closed in April 2026, but its website still takes searches. Here is every lodging operator on the Mt. Baker Highway that is actually open.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-rainy-day/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-rainy-day/A rainy-day Mt. Baker plan with coffee in Glacier, short walks near Maple Falls, indoor options, and cabins with a hot tub or sauna to come back to.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/silver-lake-park-maple-falls/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/silver-lake-park-maple-falls/What Silver Lake Park in Maple Falls actually offers — free day use, camping, lakefront cabins, boat rentals, trout — plus the waterfall loop at Maple Creek Park.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/snowshoeing-near-mt-baker/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/snowshoeing-near-mt-baker/Five snowshoe routes near Mt. Baker, from a 1.2-mile campground loop to the avalanche-exposed traverse to Artist Point, with the permits, parking, and honest risk.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/artist-point-complete-guide/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/artist-point-complete-guide/What to know before you drive to Artist Point at Mt. Baker — road status, parking cost, the five trails from the lot, sunset timing, and where to stay. Verified August 2026.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/artist-point-road-open/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/artist-point-road-open/When the road to Artist Point opens and closes each year, with verified WSDOT dates back to 2023, the September 13 race closure, and what you need to drive up.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-chains-winter-driving/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-chains-winter-driving/Do you need chains for Mt. Baker? Yes — carry them. What Washington law actually requires on SR 542, what the WSDOT signs mean, and what the drive is really like.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/best-hikes-near-mt-baker/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/best-hikes-near-mt-baker/The best hikes near Mt. Baker, WA from local hosts: verified mileage and elevation gain, melt-out timing, pass rules, and which trailhead roads are closed now.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/legendary-banked-slalom-2027/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/legendary-banked-slalom-2027/The 37th Legendary Banked Slalom runs Feb 19–21, 2027 at Mt. Baker. Why the 2027 field is already full, how spectating actually works, ticket costs, and where to stay.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-fall-color-guide/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-fall-color-guide/Plan a Mt. Baker fall-color trip with alpine and valley options, eight photos, road-access advice, trail comparisons, and cabins for your autumn stay.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-highway-mile-by-mile/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-highway-mile-by-mile/A mile-by-mile guide to the Mt. Baker Highway scenic drive (SR 542): every milepost, trailhead, campground, gas stop, and seasonal closure from I-5 to Artist Point.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-ski-weekend-itinerary/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-ski-weekend-itinerary/The exact three-day Mt. Baker ski weekend itinerary we send guests — when to leave, where tickets are actually sold, what it costs, and the Monday nobody plans for.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/no-gas-in-glacier-services-guide/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/no-gas-in-glacier-services-guide/The last gas station near Mt. Baker is in Maple Falls, not Glacier and not the ski area. A local host’s guide to fuel, groceries, ATMs, cell service and wifi on SR 542.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-ski-area-guide/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/mt-baker-ski-area-guide/A local host guide to Mt. Baker Ski Area: 2026-27 lift ticket and season pass prices, world-record snowfall, chain rules, parking, and why there is no lodging on the mountain.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://redmountaincabins.com/blog/cabins-near-mt-baker/https://redmountaincabins.com/blog/cabins-near-mt-baker/Cabins near Mt. Baker compared by local hosts: Glacier vs. Maple Falls vs. Deming, real drive times, and where the gas, groceries, and food actually are.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT