We're kicking off the 2023-24 season with an update on what CBA has been up to since last spring.

A Short Guide to Accessing NWAC On The Go For anyone heading to the backcountry during the winter, the avalanche forecast is a crucial piece of information. It serves as the foundation of our decisions of where, when, and how to travel. Luckily for us, the Northwest Avalanche Center  (NWAC) provides our region with daily avalanche forecasts during the winter season, along with twice-a-day weather forecasts and several other useful resources. Although the website has seen sign

Introduction Winter backcountry recreation can be an incredible way to experience the mountains during the snowy months of the year. However, colder temperatures, stormy weather, and the variety of mountain geography in the Cascades can make it challenging to know what you’ll find, whether you’re searching for firm climbing conditions or soft skiing conditions. Below, we’ve compiled some introductory concepts and most importantly, resources for you to begin your journey to be

Heading out on your first backcountry ski tour can be immensely rewarding. There’s nothing quite like skinning into the mountains, choosing your own line, and earning turns in untracked snow. To make sure your first tour is a success, it’s important to spend time planning it out beforehand. You need to know where you’re going, who you’re going with, and what lines you want to ski. All of that requires thinking about your tour several days in advance and coming up with a detai

Fresh snow, frozen lakes, beautiful snow capped peaks - the mountains certainly take on a majestic beauty in the winter. While it might be raining all winter down in Seattle, snow can pile up in our local mountains. Snowshoeing can be a fun, accessible way to enjoy the mountains during the winter and spring months. This guide from the Cascade Backcountry Alliance provides an introduction into snowshoeing, from getting the gear to planning an adventure! Authors: Kyle McCrohan,

Help us learn more about you and how we can help you get out there! It’s almost that time of year! With winter fast approaching, we are reaching out with a survey to better understand our community’s winter backcountry recreation experience, goals, and dreams, and how we can better serve you. We’re especially interested in learning more about where you like to go, how you get there, and what barriers you face to getting out. We hope you’ll take the time (no more than 10-15 mi

Mt. St. Helens National Monument is considering allowing three year-round backcountry huts. Public comments are open until Sept 20.

An overview of the Mount Rainier National Park proposed timed entry reservations and how you can make your voice heard.

We take a look back at what the Cascade Backcountry Alliance accomplished in our first year and share our plans for the year ahead.

After issues plowing the road to Mt. St. Helens (Marble Mountain Sno-Park) this year, consistent plowing is expected to return next winter.

Glacier Creek Road has been closed since 2021, limiting access to Mt. Baker. We're asking the community to help out to restore access.

Check out these upcoming educational events for backcountry skiers in the Northwest.

We share the top 5 ways that the community can support our mission and become advocates for winter recreation in Washington.

We share updates from a meeting with Mount Rainier National Park's leadership team & what we're working doing to help restore access.

TLDR: We attended a meeting of the Central Cascades Winter Recreation Council to introduce CBA and meet other winter recreation groups. The Annette Lake Sno-Park is new for the 2022-23 season and we proposed a future Sno-Park at Snoqualmie Pass. On December 3rd, Madelynn Scherrer and Kyle McCrohan represented the Cascade Backcountry Alliance at the Central Cascade Winter Recreation Council (CCWRC). The meeting was a great opportunity to meet leaders of other recreation-focuse

TLDR: The Summit at Snoqualmie announced a new uphill travel pass that will cost $49 for non-season pass holders. The Cascade Backcountry Alliance believes this is a fair step by the ski resort given the amenities provided for uphill travel, and is much better than banning uphill travel. The Summit at Snoqualmie announced a $49 uphill travel pass . The pass is required for non-season passholders for the 2022-23 season for skinning inbounds at Summit West, Central, or East. $1

Mount Rainier National Park has announced the Paradise will only open on weekends for the 2022-23 winter season.

A brief explanation of the Cascade Backcountry Alliance and the need for backcountry advocacy.