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.