Mount Baker

by John D'Onofrio, Todd Warger

Overview

Mount Baker rises over northern Washington State like a mirage, dominating the landscape like few mountains in the United States. On a clear day, it is visible from as far away as Vancouver, British Columbia, and Tacoma, Washington. This immense volcano is a study in superlatives: it is the third-highest peak in the state, holds the world record for snowfall in a season (95 feet!), and is the second-most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States. The mountain also played a dominant role in the history of the region, having served as a beacon to seafarers and a lure for men in search of gold, timber, and adventure.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467131070
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	12/16/2013
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 6.34(h) x 0.32(d)

About the Author

John D'Onofrio is a writer and photographer with a passion for the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. His essays and photographs have been published in numerous regional and national magazines and utilized by North Cascades National Park and the US Forest Service. He lives in Bellingham, Washington, where he publishes and edits Adventures NW magazine. Todd Warger is a northwest historian and filmmaker. His film credits include the documentaries Shipyard and The Mountain Runners. He is the recipient of the 2008 Washington State Historical Society's David Douglas Award. He lives in Bellingham, Washington.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 Discovery, Exploration, and Conquest 11

2 The Mount Baker Gold Rush 27

3 The Era of Sawmills, Steam Donkeys, and Skid Roads 43

4 The Mount Baker Marathon 55

5 The Mount Baker Lodge 69

6 Hollywood Comes to Mount Baker 85

7 Boots on the Mountain 95

8 Skis, Snowboards, and Duct Tape 103

9 Around the Mountain 111

Bibliography 127