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Backcountry Schedule Unveiled

Posted Jan. 27, 2012 
by Sarah Rich.


BCRT, Volunteer and Youth Vacation sign-ups begin Feb. 6 at 10am.

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Winter Recreation

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Winter Safety Tips

With deep snow blanketing the mountains, be prepared when heading out for winter fun. From avalanche safety tips and what to bring to how to choose a snowshoe hike, plus links to more information, wta.org has it all.

Hike of the week

Grand Ridge View

Mima Mounds

South of Olympia lie the Mima Mounds, a National Natural Landmark that has perplexed generations of scientists. No one knows why or how these 6-foot high prairie humps were created - and there are a lot of them! As you wander among the hummocks along the family-friendly trail, contemplate the possible geologic forces that could have made the mounds. You might be right!

The state Senate passed SB 5977 on January 27th - and the legislation is now in the House.

SB 5977 is legislation that would make the Discover Pass transferable between two vehicles and is something WTA strongly supports.

Recent trip reports

Whether planning a hike, snowshoe, or cross country ski, it's always a good time to browse freshest trip reports, search trip reports, or write a report.

  • Mary E. Theler Wetlands , Belfair. "A good trip for a rainy winter day. We saw eagles, mergansers, otters, coots" - Ken Graves, 01.25.12.
  • Larrabee State Park, Chuckanut Mountains. "The trail up to Fragrance Lake is extremely well maintained and easy to follow." - JakeC, 01.23.12.
  • Baldy, Yakima Canyon. "About a foot of snow that is soft and easy to break trail with." - mOuNtAiNeEr51 01.23.12

Washington Trails Magazine

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January+February 2012 Issue
Check out the latest issue for Northwest Exposure photo contest winners, living and hiking with bears, the Olympic Discovery Trail and gear team boot reviews. Plus, see the new and improved Take a Hike section, Snapshot photography column and a whole lot more. Not a subscriber? Join today!

Photo of the Week

cascade pass fall Each week, WTA selects a Photo of the Week. Raspberry90 perfectly caught the crooked aspect of this bridge at Mount Rainier recently. Upload your own photo to our Photo Gallery and you may appear on WTA's homepage next week!

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