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Rainy Day Hikes

In the latest issue of Washington Trails Magazine Pam Roy writes about hiking in the rain - something pretty easy to do this time of year. We offer seven suggestions for hikes that impress whatever the weather outside.

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Seven Rainy Day Hikes

Fall Hiking Safety Tips

Photo by Kim Brown.

Signpost Blog

Don't Get Hypothermia

Posted November 6, 2009 by Lace Thornberg

Prevention is more than half the battle when it comes to fending off hypothermia. Read this post (and an article in Jan/Feb magazine) to learn a few tricks to avoid this dangerous condition.

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WTA Volunteer Appreciation Dates

Did you volunteer with WTA in 2009? Help us celebrate an amazing year! If you were one of our more than 2,000 volunteers, let us thank you properly at one of the following Volunteer Appreciation events:

Seattle: Friday, Nov 6
Vancouver: Sunday, Nov 22
Olympic Peninsula: Saturday, Dec 5
Spokane: Saturday, Dec 12

Please R.S.V.P. on our Work Party Schedule page.

Where to Go Now

Heather Lake

A hike that is enjoyable and different in every season. In November, the lake is just starting to freeze and is particularly beautiful. Be prepared for ice and snow as you go, however!

To read WTA's Hiking Guide description for Heather Lake, click here.

Photo of Heather Lake in November by Nagasaurus.

Fundraising

Protect Trails While You Work

This fall, join hundreds of other hikers and support WTA through your employer’s workplace giving program.

WTA’s Workplace Giving Codes:

State of Washington: 0315053
King County: 2522
Combined Federal Campaign: 83126

WTA is a member organization of EarthShare Washington.

Learn More About Workplace Giving

Recent trip reports

Browse freshest trip reports, search trip reports, or write a report. Before heading out on trail, check the current weather forecast, fire conditions, pack the ten essentials, and tell someone where you're headed and when you'll return.

Rachel Lake, Snoqualmie Pass. "I was aware of this trail's reputation for being wet, but this was amazing." - Marcus, 11.1.09
Heather Lake, Mountain Loop Hwy. "The lake is beginning to ice along the edges but still very clear. Snow dusting on Pilchuck only serves to highlight its angles. Absolutely beautiful!" - Janice Van Cleve, 10.28.09

Photo Gallery

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"Mount Stuart", by Andrea Yarber.

Photo Gallery Update: WTA's Photo Gallery is undergoing maintenance. If you submit photos, they may not appear in the gallery for some time. Thanks for your patience. You can still browse!

Volunteer Hours IN 2009

WTA volunteers have worked 87,167 hours maintaining Washington's trails so far in 2009! Thank you!

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