Name: Mount Ann & Annette Snowshoe (Baker Area)
Start: 2025-03-01T07:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-03-01T17:00:00-08:00

**Mount Ann & Annette Snowshoe (Baker Area)**

This is a tentative holding date only. Will announce the actual date closer to this time when conditions are optimum. Thanks.

**Note:** A Northwest Parking Pass may be required per vehicle or a America the Beautiful pass. If you have one please make mention.

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**Description:**
This route to Mount Ann is the standard winter route, which is an easier ascent with snow covering the terrain. Due to its popularity with ski tourers, there is frequently a well laid skin track leading the entire way to the summit, which at the very least makes navigation a lot simpler. The winter route generally follows the Lake Ann trail to a bridge crossing over Swift Creek, before leaving any trails and climbing up the northern slopes to a saddle between Mount Ann and Annette. Both of these peaks are adjacent to one another, so most people will choose to summit both on the same trip.
Most of the route is in relatively benign terrain, however there are some avalanche grade slopes on the climb up to the saddle, so favorable conditions, appropriate route selection, avalanche knowledge and preparedness are a must. Once on the saddle between the two peaks the rest of the ascent should be mostly simple, with some straightforward navigation around some bluffs to reach each summit. Snowshoes will generally be sufficient for the entire trip, though there’s no harm bringing an ice axe and crampons just in case.
With Mount Ann situated slap bang in the middle of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan, the views from the summit, and indeed for much of the hike, are stunning.

**Note:**
Food and drink can be picked up on the USA side if needed so don't bring fruits or veggies from here. Make sure you have your identification ie: passport, etc. This will be a small group of hardy hikers.

At the moment the forecast looks terrific. Should the weather change then a postponement would be implemented or a change of venue. 360 degree viewing of the surrounding peaks eg. Baker, Shuksan, Coleman Pinnacle, Table Mountain, etc. Should be a stunning sunny Sunday.

**Statistics:**
Time: 8 to 10 hours
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Distance: 17.60Km
Elevation Gain: 1,180m
Highest Elevation: 1,780m
Average Gradient: 13.40%

**Gear needed:**
Ice Axe (optional)
Microspikes
Snowshoes with better traction such as MSR
Headlamp and spare batteries
Sturdy hiking boots
Windbreaker/Waterproof jacket
Sunglasses/sunscreen/lip balm/Toque
Gloves/mitts
Food
Water
Microspikes
Poles
Gators
Layers
10 essentials
A happy face (also mandatory)

**Resources:**

**GPS:**
**Located in trip report**

**Here's a short vid.**

**Trip report: https://besthikesbc.ca/mount-ann-annette/**

**Weather** **Outlook: https://www.theweathernetwork.com/us/weather/washington/mt-baker**

**Avalanche conditions**: https://www.avalanche.ca/map

**FOOD AND BEVERAGES AFTER HIKE:**
Perhaps afterwards a bite to eat and drink at a local establishment to replenish those calories lost and to just shoot the breeze about the days highlights before heading back. Something I usually like to do. Open to suggestions. Perhaps Chair 9 or El Nopo if time permits.

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A tougher snowshoe you've completed please relatively recently? How many could you transport with gear? Do you have all the gear? Have you been before?

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