Climbing
A climb to the summit of Monte Cristo via the North Col Route.
This Seattle Parks facility, located on Portage Bay near the Washington Park Arboretum, has multiple rooms available for rent for events and meetings.
Scrambling
A rugged, solitary trip deep in the Pasayten Wilderness to scramble two of Washington's 100 highest peaks. It's also known as the Monumental Slam.
Climbing
A classic 1,300-foot, Grade V aid (5.9 C1) or free (5.12+) rock climbing route in Zion National Park.
Scrambling
Moonlight Dome is Class 3/4 scramble that is about 10 miles roundtrip but with only about 2000 ft of elevation gain.
Day Hiking & Trail Running
Easy to strenuous out-and-back or loop hikes in one of Washington;'s state park on Orcas Island in the San Juans. One of the more popular hikes is a moderate to the island's high point, Mount Constitution. It's often done as a loop with Mountain Lake visited on the return.
Scrambling
A seldom climbed peak with spectacular views of Mountain Loop Highway summits. Good route-finding skills required to navigate approach along the south fork Stillaguamish river.
Day Hiking
An easy 3.7 mile loop hike with 360' of gain located 3.5 miles SE of Duvall, WA. The hike is a stroll through forested wetlands that features a lake at the foothills of the Cascades.
Backpacking & Day Hiking
The route follows the Highline Trail, which circumnavigates Mount Adams, along its final clockwise leg before it enters land owned by the Yakima Nation. The upper portion of the route passes through a barren volcanic landscape that gives the area its name.
Climbing
Three intermediate-level, Grade II ice climbing routes on Mount Adams–Adams Glacier, North Lyman Glacier, and North Face of Northwest Ridge.
Climbing
A moderate 4,300 foot glacier climb up 35 degree slopes. Much of the approach, and the entire glacier climb lies within the Yakama Nation. Climb can be done in a long day. Many climbers have difficulties with the altitude. Times: 3-4 hr trailhead to camp, 5 hr camp to summit.
Scrambling
Mount Adams via the South Spur is a strenuous 14 mile snow scramble to the summit of one of Washington's volcanoes, with 6,600 feet of elevation gain, commonly done in two days.
Day Hiking
A strenuous, 12 mile round trip day hike with 4,200 feet of elevation gain. The trail ascends with a few switchbacks to views of Mount Rainier.
Climbing
This is a pleasant glacier trip with excellent views of the Olympic Range and Puget Sound area. Mount Anderson via the Eel Glacier is Grade I, class 3. Times: Trailhead to Camp 7-9 hrs, Camp to Summit 5-7 hrs.
Scrambling
Mount Angeles is a scramble of 6 miles with 1,924 feet of gain.
Climbing
Mount Angeles via the East Face is a moderate alpine climb.
Scrambling
Mount Angeles/Traverse is a scramble of 7 miles with 1,800 feet of gain.
Scrambling
Mount Ararat is a scramble of 10 miles with 3,800 feet of gain.
Backcountry Skiing, Cross-country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Enjoy superb hiking, cross-country skiing, and backcountry skiing, above and below tree line, among spectacular mountain scenery in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia. In winter dry powder conditions prevail, and all year long, opportunities for photography, night sky viewing, and wildlife watching abound.
Backcountry Skiing, Cross-country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Located in central Oregon, there are several SnoParks off of the Cascade Lakes Highway for cros-country ski and snowshoes trips.