Day hike near Chinook Pass leads to high meadows, views of Fife's Peak and Rainier.

A unique habitat of peat bog and special species that is accessible only by special permit with DNR.

A moderate, forest to meadow hike of 6 miles with 2,300 feet of elevation gain. On a clear day view Mount Rainier before entering a beautiful basin with wildflower meadows, and views of surrounding peaks and ridges. Usually snow free earlier than other similar elevation trails in the Mount Rainier area.

A strenuous hike past Henskin and Elizabeth Lakes to reach the summit of Crystal Mountain, the Summit House Restaurant, and the top of the Mount Rainier Gondola. Marvel at the wide open views of Mount Rainier before returning downhill on a decommissioned road.

Take the gondola to the summit and hike along the ridge.

Home to groomed resort skiing and access to some fantastic backcountry ski routes. In late winter and early spring the slopes are perfect training grounds for practicing ice axe arrest and other snow travel techniques.

A strenuous, 8 mile round trip hike with 3,100 feet of elevation gain. The trail is steep, with lots of switchbacks, leading to an old lookout site with views of Mount Rainier. A scramble with Chinook Peak is also a good option.

Ski up to 10 miles on dog sled trails with modest elevation gain from the Crystal Springs Sno-Park. It is a winter wonderland of trails suitable for intermediate cross-country skiers.

This is an easy four mile round trip loop hike with 1,200 ft of elevation gain. This forest hike on a well-maintained trail passes by waterfalls and rock-faces above the Cispus Learning Center.

The Curtis Aquatic Center in University Place is a great place for kayak practice sessions. Pool is located at Curtis High School.

A moderately strenuous 11-mile round trip hike with 2,300 feet of elevation gain. The trail offers views of Silver Star Mountain and Cutthroat Peak from the pass which intersects the Pacific Crest Trail. At 1.8 miles, a 0.25-mile side-trail leads to Cutthroat Lake.

A Grade II, 5.6 rock climb in the North Cascades near Washington Pass.

A Grade III, 5.8 rock climb in the North Cascades near Washington Pass.

A Grade II, Class 5 rock climb with the difficulty varying depending on the exact route taken in the North Cascades near Washington Pass.

Climb Perfect Crime (5.9) or Easy Getaway (5.10-), two rock climbs on a granite wall above Cutthroat Lake near Washington Pass in the North Cascades.

A Basic Canyon, usually rated v3a3II in normal flows, that is an easily accessible canyon in Cypress Provincial Park in Canada's West Vancouver, British Columbia. With four enjoyable rappels and some playful jumps, Cypress Creek has a wonderful slot feeling to it and is a great canyon for beginners.

This is an excellent rock scramble of a peak in Canada's British Columbia with great views as most of the route is above treeline. The route follows the North Ridge of Cypress Peak on solid rock with several route variations possible.

A moderate snowshoe trip up Forest Road 72 with views of the White River Valley, Sun Top, and Mount Rainier.

Damnation Peak is a strenuous, 7 mile round trip backcountry ski or winter scramble with around 3,700 ft in elevation gain. The route in follows a logging road on the SW flank of Oakes Peak and leads to outstanding views of the North Cascades.

A scenic beach loop hike around a peninsula jutting into Gray's Harbor at the south end of Ocean Shores.