Meeting Location:

Our team will meet at 8:00 a.m. on the morning of Day 1 unless otherwise arranged in the town of Sedro-Wolley, Washington. Please plan to arrive in Sedro-Woolley at least 10 minutes prior to 8:00 so you have time to use the restroom and arrange gear for the gear check. We aim to move efficiently through the gear check and be driving towards the trailhead by 9:30 so a prompt and prepared arrival is important.

Nearby Airports (Travel time depends on traffic around Seattle)

• SeaTac International, SeaTac WA – About 1.5 – 2 hours travel time from Sedro Woolley. Most frequent arrival point for anyone flying in for a Baker climb
• Paine Field Airport, Everett Wa – About 1 hour travel time to Sedro Woolley
• Bellingham International Airport – About 45 minutes travel time to Sedro Woolley
• Vancouver International, Vancouver BC, Canada – About 1.5 hours travel time to Sedro Woolley. Note: This traveling from this airport requires a border crossing into the U.S., please build additional time for your border crossing.

While Sedro Woolley has a few choices for hotels, your best bet for good prices is in Burlington, just 20 minutes west of Sedro Woolley. There are several chain hotels throughout Burlington as well as several AirBnB/VRBO options in the area. Check travel times if you are renting an AirBnB/VRBO, the area around Sedro Woolley is rural and mountainous, make sure there is an easy way to drive from your accommodations to our meeting point.

Mt. Baker is a car-dependent trip. You will need to arrange your transportation to and from Sedro-Woolley on your own. If you are being dropped off in Sedro Woolley please contact CTSS so we can ensure there is space in the carpool to transport you and your gear to the trailhead.

There are few local car rental options available in Sedro Woolley. We recommend renting a car at your arrival airport, or in one of the major nearby metropolitan areas like Seattle, Everett, or Bellingham.

CTSS does not provide secure storage while we are on Mt. Baker. Most frequently extra gear is left in the trunk of cars left in Sedro Woolley or at the trailhead. Break-ins are rare, but not unheard of, so be sure all stored gear is out of sight and cannot be reached by breaking a car window.

If you are traveling from outside the U.S. we recommend checking with your hotels for storage options while you are in the mountains.

The US has generally good cell phone coverage, though coverage in mountainous or rural areas can be spotty. Primary providers in the US include Verizon, At&t, and T-mobile, check with your provider for information on international calling plans.

Mt. Baker has some areas with cell phone coverage, especially if Verizon is your provider. However we recommend not to expect quality or reliable service while on the expedition

Foreign nationals entering the US typically must present their passport and visa upon arrival to their US port of entry. Check the U.S. State department website as well as your government’s travel website for visa details. US visas can be hard to receive depending on your country of origin, we recommend starting your application as early as possible to avoid unfortunate delays.