- Mount Baker is the star of the North Cascades, a beautiful ice-capped volcanic peak. While its southerly neighbor, Glacier Peak, hides along the ridgeline of the Cascade Range, Mount Baker is bold and distinctly visible across Puget Sound and into Canada. The volcano has been active in historic times, including several small blasts and steam events in the 1800s. Increased heat output from Sherman Crater in 1975 put the whole region on alert. Though the mountain stands quiet and pristine today, continued hydrothermal activity at Sherman Crater is a constant reminder of an active volcano underneath a snowy mantle. Visit Mount Baker for the unique experience of skiing on the slopes of a volcano. Enjoy boating on Baker Lake, hiking on glacier fields, or just stop to take in some incredible views of the Cascades crest, including nearby Mount Shuksan to the east. Mount Baker itself also has plenty of picture-perfect scenery to share.
- Foggy Peak (summitpost.org)
Foggy Peak is a mountain located just 1.5 miles northeast of the old ghost town of Monte Cristo. While not particularly prominent (750’), its steep summit block makes it look fairly impressive, particularly when viewed from the north or south. Foggy Peak does not seem to get many visitors (based on its film canister register), and this may be partially to blame on the lack of route information online. Hopefully this page will help revive a little interest in this very worthy objective.