<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cascade Backcountry Alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBA]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[We're Launching a Trailhead Survey at Snoqualmie Pass! Here's How to Take It ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cascade Backcountry Alliance is collecting data at Snoqualmie Pass trailheads to document your experience accessing the backcountry. The insights we gain from this survey will help us improve parking, expand trailhead access, increase safety, and reduce environmental impact at one of our favorite winter zones. Learn more about the survey and how you can participate!]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/snoqualmie-pass-trailhead-survey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ac406c3fdd64550e69e8c5</guid><category><![CDATA[Snoqualmie Pass]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:26:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9aa9d_55ae6bfad0df402b9cb9e715652790bc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Graw</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developing Sustainable Backcountry Access at Snoqualmie Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[As winter recreation in Washington has increased in popularity over the past ten years,  Snoqualmie Pass has experienced growing pressure on its limited winter trailheads. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) North Trailhead at Snoqualmie Pass has emerged as a promising candidate for helping alleviate the parking scarcity while requiring minimal new investment. ]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/developing-sustainable-backcountry-access-at-snoqualmie-pass</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697d2c88b3cf8ba2384c0bbb</guid><category><![CDATA[Snoqualmie Pass]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sno-Parks]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:20:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9aa9d_e4e02259581d4ea28bb9d7f170722c92~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Will Russack</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[December 2025 Storm Impacts to Winter Access in Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many highways and forest roads are currently closed after the damaging floods of December 2025, complicating access for winter recreation.]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/december-2025-storm-impacts-to-winter-access-in-washington</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6941f43f6e99824bc1042513</guid><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:12:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f82a0e_2557d0d43672465dbb151fc2786e7571~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle McCrohan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Our Board!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet your Cascade Backcountry Alliance board members! ]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/meet-our-board</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674fc1bcbe08a0e37e3679e8</guid><category><![CDATA[Cascade Backcountry Alliance]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:26:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9aa9d_82a6127549c34e229a4b4ac6b628dd66~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Graw</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summit at Snoqualmie Parking Plan: 2025 - 2026 Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Summit at Snoqualmie is updating its parking plan for the 2025-2026 season. We cover important changes for backcountry users at Snoqualmie Pass.]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/summit-at-snoqualmie-parking-plan-25-26</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6908d916ed61829ba04bd5fa</guid><category><![CDATA[Snoqualmie Pass]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9aa9d_25e94bc3190040e3b5d3ab060ad394ad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Will Russack</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed Mission Ridge Ski Area Expansion ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What We Know  Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort in Wenatchee has proposed an expansion project that includes enlarging the alpine ski area, constructing new chairlifts, creating a snow tubing and Nordic skiing zone, modifying roads and parking and adding residential units such as single-family homes, condos, townhouses; a new hotel lodge and employee housing; and commercial spaces. This is a large-scale project that will increase the ski area by an additional 1,090 acres. This development...]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/proposed-mission-ridge-ski-area-expansion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0566827064b4fa449eee9</guid><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:28:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f82a0e_aa826b5d88fb4ae491ccb81e4fa7af4a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tess Wendel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anatomy of a Ski Area Permit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cascade Backcountry Alliance obtained the special use permits for all major ski areas in Washington. We analyzed them for how they impact backcountry access and published the full permits for increased transparency on the conditions that govern our local ski areas. See what they contain in this blog post.]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/anatomy-of-a-ski-area-permit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cb855c68181fee15b2f7f7</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:31:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/102d72_b31b93e2f6a241968b21039951d8cd81~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_784,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kira Tully</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join the Cascade Backcountry Alliance Board!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re looking for new volunteers to join our board for the upcoming season! If you’re interested in joining a passionate team to improve access to winter backcountry recreation, our short application only takes 15 minutes to complete.]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/join-the-cascade-backcountry-alliance-board-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689d4fd6800f49295ed6a82e</guid><category><![CDATA[Cascade Backcountry Alliance]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:37:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9aa9d_82a6127549c34e229a4b4ac6b628dd66~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Graw</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our 2024-25 Season in Review: What We Accomplished and What’s Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the 2024-25 season coming to an end, we want to highlight some of the work our team accomplished this year that we’re most proud of. We also want to say a big thanks to our community and partners—we couldn’t do this work without all of you.]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/2024-25-season-in-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6848d3db5e033c6175015ea7</guid><category><![CDATA[Cascade Backcountry Alliance]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:03:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/03c3ff_152020d6879e41bbb0df6094169d6eab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Graw</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sno-Parks 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our climate in Washington blesses us with some of the deepest winter snowpacks anywhere in the world. However, this climate also creates unique challenges for winter recreation in that snow. For most of the state’s population, our winter pursuits take place on state or federal land at higher elevations in the Cascades. This begs the question: how do we access those areas, and how is that access initially established, maintained, and funded? Franklin Falls Sno-Park What Are Sno-Parks? In order...]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/sno-parks-101</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f4b3a4aaf502ad8a90f42f</guid><category><![CDATA[Sno-Parks]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:38:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/102d72_7f9b5e805989416a86ee36ddb7633371~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_853,h_563,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kira Tully</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Us for Backcountry Connections: A Social Event for the Backcountry Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for Backcountry Connections to find your new favorite touring partners! The event is at Old Stove Gardens in Ballard on April 8.]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/join-us-for-backcountry-connections</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d2191444b1d66b2d312651</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:42:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9aa9d_22b8524855f44c90aa5ddaf68b8992c6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Graw</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Forest Plan Amendment - What It Means for Backcountry Recreation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Covering the impact of the Northwest Forest Plan Amendment and what it means for dispersed winter recreation.]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/northwest-forest-plan-amendment-what-it-means-for-backcountry-recreation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c9173c844d86c93bef9b5a</guid><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:47:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f82a0e_fc7248d4d9bf4f579423d7d12f0ced3d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle McCrohan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Service Layoffs - What We Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately 10% of the Forest Service was laid off, which will have huge recreation impacts. Here is how you can make a difference.]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/forest-service-layoffs-what-we-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b788fcefd67e3d7e2996d7</guid><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f82a0e_54e81025fc894ef5a365893dbdcde5df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle McCrohan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024-25 Season Updates - What We're Working On]]></title><description><![CDATA[Covering updates about Gold Creek, Paradise, Baker Huts, and more!]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/2024-25-season-updates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">676062ba12de60f19a17f8c1</guid><category><![CDATA[Cascade Backcountry Alliance]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:32:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f82a0e_ff7cc789bb214b7eac20c316dcc5d05c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle McCrohan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summit Snoqualmie Parking Plan - What We Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details about the new Summit Snoqualmie parking policy, along with alternative locations to visit.]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/summit-snoqualmie-parking-plan-what-we-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67257c1b4001d15f8851f3a2</guid><category><![CDATA[Snoqualmie Pass]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:20:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f82a0e_292ec3408df44daebcb678866daa0d66~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Will Russack</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBA Advocates for EXPLORE Act with Outdoor Alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBA went to Washington DC to advocate for outdoor recreation access with Outdoor Alliance.]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/cba-advocates-for-explore-act-with-outdoor-alliance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fcd01a5a23d590596bf542</guid><category><![CDATA[Cascade Backcountry Alliance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:54:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f82a0e_d8c0b1409ac24602b5d01c577ef99e6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kyle McCrohan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join the Cascade Backcountry Alliance Board!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re looking for new volunteers to join our board for the upcoming season! Applications are due by September 30.]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/join-the-cascade-backcountry-alliance-board</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d6129a3c5fff1434ed182d</guid><category><![CDATA[Cascade Backcountry Alliance]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:58:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9aa9d_82a6127549c34e229a4b4ac6b628dd66~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Graw</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023-24 Season Recap: What We Accomplished and What’s Coming Up Next]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the 2023-24 season winds down, we wanted to take a look back at what we accomplished this year and say a huge thank-you to our community.]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/2023-24-season-recap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6673811689405cb9560bf376</guid><category><![CDATA[Cascade Backcountry Alliance]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:15:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9aa9d_c0660192cab14ab4b09ad0f2bc3b5d43~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Graw</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Huts Proposed for Mt. Baker Region - Public Comments Due May 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[4 huts have been proposed for the Mt. Baker region, but there is very little information available about them. Comments are due May 2.]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/4-huts-proposed-for-mt-baker-region</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662c45d8493504ae08ce160d</guid><category><![CDATA[Mt. Baker]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Backcountry Huts]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:36:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9aa9d_1a297bbc735e486a907da8386260e25d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Graw</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-term Closure of Gold Creek Valley - Public Comments Due May 2!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-year closure is proposed for the Gold Creek Sno-Park with no additional backcountry access. Comments on the proposal are due May 2. ]]></description><link>https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/long-term-closure-of-gold-creek-valley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662c41713302b0837f47bbc5</guid><category><![CDATA[Snoqualmie Pass]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sno-Parks]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:23:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9aa9d_e6d997d4778b42feaa1d7c3032a99a77~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Will Russack</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>