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Eckhouse and Skilsky fastest at Sold-Out Mount Baker Hill Climb

The weather for the annual hill climb from Glacier to Artist Point on the scenic Mt. Baker Highway in Washington turned out perfect for riding, crisp clean fall weather at its best

Eckhouse and Skilsky fastest at Sold-Out Mount Baker Hill Climb

450 lucky cyclists had the opportunity to cycle 22.4 miles up one of the most scenic paved roads in the country Mt. Baker Highway, climbing over 4,462 feet (1,360m) on Saturday September 14th in Whatcom County.

The fall weather was perfect, crisp, clean and dry with breath-taking views in all directions.

Mt. Baker Highway is rarely closed to motorized vehicles, with steep elevation and several switchbacks, this ride is not for the faint hearted!

There are three categories allowing cyclists of all abilities to have a super fun day out; social, recreational and competitive.

In the competitive category, 2 times World Hill Climb Champion Phil Gaimon took the KOM title last year in a time of 1:14:42. His record is going to be very hard to beat!

On the day, overall Cal Skilsky from Bellingham was fastest in a time of 1:22:41, Elouan Gardon from Acme second 10s behind, and Casey Bloomer from Mount Vernon Washington in third 16s behind.

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Photo: Cal Skilsky from Bellingham was fastest in a time of 1:22:41

In the women’s category, Deborah Eckhouse was fastest in a time of 1:31:06, Alesha Miller was second 13s behind and Brooke Davis was third 4m 2s behind.

And a special thanks to Adam at @printmyclimb for making the first-place awards for the overall men’s and women’s winners.

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Photo: Women’s overall winner, Deborah Eckhouse sporting her finisher’s medal and award

All finishers received a beautiful crafted finisher’s medal from Paul at @elasticlaser, they turned out amazing as always.

Rider photos are uploaded and now available to you for FREE, head to Mount Baker’s online gallery located at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/skitosea/albums

The organizers would like to thanks photographers Burke Hovde and Steve Christofferson for their incredible work.

Overall Men’s Podium

1. Cal Skilsky Bellingham, WA 1:22:41
2. Elouan  Gardon Acme, WA 1:22:51  
3.  Casey Bloomer Mount Vernon, WA 1:22:57

Overall Women’s Podium

1. Deborah Eckhouse Belligham 1:31:06         
2. Alesha Miller Vernon 1:31:19          
3.  Brooke Davis Shoreline 1:35:08

Age Category Winners

F30-39 Deborah Eckhouse Belligham 1:31:06
F40-49 Brooke Davis Shoreline 1:35:08
F50-59 Karen Nakagawa North Vancouver 1:51:26
M13-29 Cal Skilsky Bellingham, WA 1:22:41
M30-39 Rex Li Seattle 1:22:58
M40-49 Manuel Fehlmann Vernon 1:23:09
M50-59 Stuart Smith Revelstoke 1:30:57
M60-69 Graeme Mardon Tarpley 1:36:52
M70+ John Brown Cle Elum 1:59:00    

Save the date: Sunday, September 14th, 2025 for another epic ride up Mount Baker!

Link to the 2024 Mount Baker Hill Climb Results: https://register.pacificmultisports.com/Events/Results/1212

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