CHAIR 9
Chair 9
Wood-fired pizza + sports bar, post-ski crowd
WHAT'S AROUND
The area, in a few miles.
What's worth a walk, what's worth the drive, and what to do depending on the season.
WALKING
Within a mile or two.
- Chair 90.3 mi · wood-fired pizza + post-ski crowd● Open · lunch + dinner
- Snowline community amenitiesBasketball, volleyball, ball field, horseshoes, fishing pond, playground● Open to guests
- Gunners Tex Mex BBQ1.5 mi · Tex-Mex barbecue smokehouse in Glacier● Open daily
- Wake 'n Bakery1.5 mi · sweet + savory baked goods● Get there before 10 am
15 MIN BY CAR
A short drive.
- Glacier Public Service Center1 mi · trail info + permits8 am – 4:30 pm
- Horseshoe Bend Trail1 mi · walk through National Forest along the NooksackAnytime
- Maple Fuels9 mi west · deli, coffee + gas in Maple FallsOpen daily
- Sasquatch Taqueria9 mi west · seasonal taco truck in Maple FallsSeasonal · check ahead
- North Fork Brewery14 mi west · pizza + a strong porterOpen until 9 pm
- Mt Baker Ski Area~40 minutes · season passes acceptedOpen Nov–Apr
FOOD AND DRINK
Six places we send everyone to.
WHEN TO COME
Each season has its case.
Winter
Mt Baker opens late November and runs through April most years. The cabin is warm before you arrive, and the hot tub never feels better than after a day on the mountain. Bring chains if you're driving past Glacier.
Spring
Snowmelt makes the Nooksack run loud and green. Lower-elevation hikes open up by mid-April. Wildflowers on the south-facing slopes by May.
Summer
Long evenings on the deck. Artist Point opens (usually) by late July. Endless hiking, biking, and fishing within minutes of the cabin.
Fall
The maples around the cabin turn yellow in late September. Larches up at Heather Meadows turn gold in early October — worth the drive even if you don't hike.
Confirmed guests get a fuller map with hours, host notes, and offline access.