Chair Seven Base, Mt. Baker, WA: With over a 167" base still remaining, Mt. Baker closed for the winter and people gathered from all over the country to kick off the last day of the season. It was the perfect weather to have a last day séance with bluebird skies on Saturday and partial sun on Sunday. Pretty sweet for the Northwest in the springtime, and especially sweet considering it rained a fair amount more than usual in March.
It was a mellow day, indeed, with people getting one last shred before summer hits. Many of the local pros such as Patrick McCarthy, Mark Landvik, Nathan Lind, Lucas Debari, John Laing, and many more were all there to pay tribute before they made their final turn round the bullwheel.
With customary BBQ's in the parking lot, alpine pink tutus, a salmon bake, a sumo wrestler, clowns (gapers and carnies), beer, and lots of smiles, it all came to a glorious end for some. For the summer self-ascenders, it's just beginning. Thanks to Mt. Baker, friends, and fellow snowboarders for the great 2007 winter season.
Closing Daze
Desiree