About this event
Mt. Baker "Climb to the Top" Tour
A remarkable drive along pastoral back roads that lead to a breathtaking Alpine climb to road’s end at Artist’s Point. Exquisite views, considered some of the best in North America, are not to be missed! The tour winds back down the mountain for an Italian lunch at Milano's in the quaint town of Glacier, then proceeds through bucolic farmlands for a stop in Lynden, and ends at the luxurious Semiahmoo Resort and Spa. The resort is situated on Birch Bay with views to the San Juan Islands and Canada.
The morning tour route follows nearly 100 miles of back roads with a brief rest stop in Ajax. Upon reaching Artist’s Point members may enjoy the views at the overlook or take a short hike to gain even better views onto the mountains, glacier, and lakes.
Lunch will be at Milano’s Restaurant, a great little Italian restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining in the town of Glacier.
The tour ends in at the Semiahmoo Resort and Spa for an overnight stay and waterside dinner. The Resort offers a multitude of leisure activities on land and water. Learn more at www. semiahmoo.com.
On Saturday evening there will be a club hosted happy hour and buffet dinner, $65 per person including tip and tax. We will offer a wine option with a selection of upgraded offerings at a no-host cash bar.
- Citrus Salad with naval orages, blueberries, toasted walnuts, feta cheese, seasonal greens, Belgian endive and lemon vinaigrette
- Caesar Salad
- Marinated Summer Vegetables
- Plank roasted King Salmon with preserved lemon butter
- Grilled Tri-Tip of Beef with sweet corn pancetta relish, sherry-red pepper coulis, grilled green onions
- Yukon Gold potatoes, vegetables
- Chef's choice of two seasonal desserts
- Coffee and Tea
Dinner reservations and payment should be made as part of your registration on this site. Dinner Registration Deadline is August 12th.
Members should make their room reservations directly with the resort and identify themselves as Porsche Club members in order to enjoy discounted room rates. These group rates reflect a $60-80 per night discount.
- Classic Courtyard rooms are available at $179
- Waterview rooms are available at $199.
A block of 35 rooms is being held until July 31st, after which these rooms and rates will be available on a space available basis.
Semiahmoo Resort, 9565 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine, WA 98230, 800-770-7992 or 360-318-2000
Schedule:
Saturday Meeting Point: Smokey Point Rest Area, Exit/MP207 (8.2 miles North of Marysville)
8:00am Meet, mingle and sign-in
8:30am Driver’s Meeting
8:40am Depart in groups
approx 12-1pm Lunch at Milano's
6:00-7:00pm Happy Hour waterside outside the Pierside Room. No-host bar.
7:00-9:00pm Buffet Dinner in the Pierside Room
Event requirements
Tour Requirements:
- Cancellations and refunds: Please read and understand this policy before registering. Up until August 12th, you may cancel and receive a refund for portions of the event paid directly to PNWR, less a 10% process fee.
Hotel Reservations must be cancelled within the policy of the hotel.
For additional information, email the event chair at tours@pnwr.org.
- Car club membership: To participate you should be a member of the PCA and PNWR. Porsche owners who are not members may register and receive a special invitation on a case-by-case basis.
- Non-Porsches on the Tour: Unless the tour is specifically intended for a particular type of Porsche you may bring other makes of car to the tour. ...but why would you want to do that?
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For Adult participants and attendees: Please print and sign the event waiver, and bring it with you to give to the tour organizer the day of the tour. All passengers and drivers need to sign.
The waiver is available for download here: Release and Waiver of Liabilty-PCA2009
- Age and driver's license restrictions: All drivers must be at least 16 years old and in possession of a valid US driver's license at the time of the Tour. A driving permit is not acceptable. For participants under 18 years old, the participant and his/her parents must sign an additional waiver and the participant must attend with at least one parent or legal guardian. The additional waiver is available for download here: Minor and Parent Form Waiver-PCA2009
- Registering for Passengers: Please make sure to include the names of any passengers riding with you in the space provided during registration. If you have two cars on the tour each car and driver should register with a separate Motorsportreg account.
- Additional information: See our club website http://www.pnwr.org/
