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5 Ways the Backcountry Community Can Help Cascade Backcountry Alliance
We share the top 5 ways that the community can support our mission and become advocates for winter recreation in Washington.

Michael Graw
Jan 5, 20235 min read


Paradise Weekday Closure: Updates & the Road Ahead
We share updates from a meeting with Mount Rainier National Park's leadership team & what we're working doing to help restore access.

Michael Graw
Dec 22, 20224 min read


Central Cascade Winter Recreation Council Summary
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

Kyle McCrohan
Dec 13, 20224 min read


Snoqualmie Uphill Pass 2022-23
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

Kyle McCrohan
Dec 6, 20224 min read


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

Kyle McCrohan
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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