🇺🇸🇨🇦 Wild & Free | Ptarmigan Ridge Trail on Mount Baker 🏔️

This isn’t just a hike—it’s a 30km-long love letter to raw, untamed beauty. Ptarmigan Ridge Trail on Mount Baker (visible from Vancouver’s skyscrapers!) humbles you with its glacial lakes, alpine meadows, and wilderness campsites that feel like secret gifts from the mountain. 🥾 Trail Truths: • Distance: ~30km out-and-back (but every step is postcard-worthy). • Vibes: Zero guardrails, zero crowds—just you, marmots, and glacier-carved valleys. • Backpacker’s Dream: Scattered campsites = starry-night solitude. ✨ 🏔️ Why Baker > Rainier? • Wilder Trails: Less "park service polish," more Canadian-style ruggedness. • Maritime Magic: Snowfields + ocean-fed glaciers = lush flower explosions in summer. • That Skyline: 3,000m of pure drama (no filter needed). 📍 Ptarmigan Ridge Trail (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA) Pro tip: Cross the border early—it’s a 2.5-hour drive from Vancouver. #WildernessOrBust #BakerHikes #GlacierGazer #BackcountryFeels #PNWAdventure