Winter solstice overnight trip to Mt Baker.  Nothing like backcountry skiing on the shortest day of the year.

The plan:

Leave early Saturday.  Hike/skin to the base of Heliotrope.  Set up camp.  Take a couple laps...maybe take a lap above camp by headlamp.

Sunday we rise with before the sun for yo-yo runs along Heliotrope ridge.  Moderate treeline terrain. Pack up camp, and back to the vehicles by dark for the drive home.

Avalanche safety equipment and AST-1 (or equivalent) required.  Intermediate skiers or better (you can ski an easier black run).

Pack winter camping gear and food for yourself. Number of stoves/tents will be arranged by email two days before leaving.

Headlamp with extra batteries required.  Bringing a good book is highly recommended.  It's going to be a long solstice night!