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Mt. St. Helens Backcountry Huts - Comment Period Ends September 20
Mt. St. Helens National Monument is considering allowing three year-round backcountry huts. Public comments are open until Sept 20.
Michael Graw
Sep 9, 20231 min read
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Mount Rainier Proposed Timed Entry Reservations
An overview of the Mount Rainier National Park proposed timed entry reservations and how you can make your voice heard.
Kyle McCrohan
Jun 13, 20237 min read
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Cascade Backcountry Alliance’s First Year: A Look Back and What’s Ahead
We take a look back at what the Cascade Backcountry Alliance accomplished in our first year and share our plans for the year ahead.
Michael Graw
Jun 9, 20234 min read
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Why Isn’t Marble Mountain Sno-Park Plowed? May 2023 Update
After issues plowing the road to Mt. St. Helens (Marble Mountain Sno-Park) this year, consistent plowing is expected to return next winter.
Michael Graw
May 11, 20232 min read
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Board Meeting Minutes- February 21
Time 7 PM 2/21/2023 Attendance Dan Madelynn Kyle Will Corinne Simon Jerry Luke Junine Tess Matt Intro Cookies! Quick names around the...
Simon Hoke
Mar 11, 20232 min read
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Glacier Creek Road: Status Update & How You Can Help
Glacier Creek Road has been closed since 2021, limiting access to Mt. Baker. We're asking the community to help out to restore access.
Michael Graw
Feb 25, 20234 min read
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Backcountry Education Events for Winter 2022-23
Check out these upcoming educational events for backcountry skiers in the Northwest.
Michael Graw
Jan 12, 20232 min read
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5 Ways the Backcountry Community Can Help Cascade Backcountry Alliance
We share the top 5 ways that the community can support our mission and become advocates for winter recreation in Washington.
Michael Graw
Jan 5, 20235 min read
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Paradise Weekday Closure: Updates & the Road Ahead
We share updates from a meeting with Mount Rainier National Park's leadership team & what we're working doing to help restore access.
Michael Graw
Dec 22, 20224 min read
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Central Cascade Winter Recreation Council Summary
TLDR: We attended a meeting of the Central Cascades Winter Recreation Council to introduce CBA and meet other winter recreation groups....
Kyle McCrohan
Dec 13, 20224 min read
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Snoqualmie Uphill Pass 2022-23
TLDR: The Summit at Snoqualmie announced a new uphill travel pass that will cost $49 for non-season pass holders. The Cascade Backcountry...
Kyle McCrohan
Dec 6, 20224 min read
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Paradise Weekday Closure
Mount Rainier National Park has announced the Paradise will only open on weekends for the 2022-23 winter season.
Kyle McCrohan
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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Introducing the CBA
A brief explanation of the Cascade Backcountry Alliance and the need for backcountry advocacy.
Kyle McCrohan
Nov 12, 20223 min read
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