Sun, Jan 11, 2026
Surprise gate opening at Longmire for 6 eager snowshoers heading to Narada Falls. We enjoyed being the first on the trail since gate had been closed all week. We were reminded that breaking trail through 8 inches of fresh snow is a workout.
Fri, Jan 9, 2026 - Sun, Jan 11, 2026
Three days of great Nordic skiing in Silver Star Provincial Park
Thu, Jan 8, 2026
Toured in the Salmon La Sac area due to Considerable avalanche forecast for the Alpental valley
Sat, Jan 10, 2026
Pivot from Castle Shoulder to Mildred Point because of gate closure. 10+ miles, 3400’ gain, and miles of deep, unbroken powder. Leg-busting trail breaking rewards with eye-popping views.
Sat, Jan 10, 2026
Great day skiing loops at the Loup!
Thu, Jan 8, 2026
A must-do ski tour in the Sun Mountain area: Thompson Ridge. A
challenging but very rewarding trip
Wed, Jan 7, 2026
A lovely loop through forest and meadow in the Mazama ski area, with a mix of green (easy) and blue (intermediate) trails.
Fri, Jan 9, 2026
A fun set of loops, Bitterbrush and Barnsley Lake, a short distance down from the Winthrop Town trailhead.
Thu, Jan 8, 2026
10 hikers enjoyed a mellow, dry morning and 19 bird species looping down North Trail and up South trail, with four tacking on a bit more mileage in the NE corner of the park. Pileated woodpecker and golden mushroom were the highlights, along with common mergansers and common goldeneyes.
Tue, Jan 6, 2026
Blustery day in the snow with a hardy group of 8.
Tue, Jan 6, 2026
Gale warnings...time to do a down wind paddle!!
Sun, Jan 4, 2026
Successful winter scramble of Red Mountain via the Salmon La Sac approach, reaching the North Peak due to soft snow, terrain traps, and late-day timing. Warm temperatures, deep unconsolidated snow, and careful route choices defined the day.
Fri, Jan 2, 2026
A great Spring-like day to start hiking in the new year!
Wed, Dec 17, 2025
This December monitoring walk was a collaborative venture between the Section 7 and Section 10 stewards. Partnering for this 6-mile stretch—featuring 529 feet of elevation gain—provided an excellent opportunity to share perspectives on trail safety and ensure a seamless continuity between these two vital West Seattle segments.
Sun, Dec 21, 2025
A fun solstice romp from NIsqually up to Point Defiance. Swans, porpoises, sea lions and seals were viewed along the way.
Sat, Dec 27, 2025
A beautiful winter day to ride the currents in Hammersley Inlet and explore the depths of Oakland Bay. Mostly calm conditions and swift currents to push us along provided ample time to poke around the bay.
Thu, Jan 1, 2026
Nice New Years paddle around Anderson Island.
Thu, Jan 1, 2026
Annual New Year’s Day hike
Fri, Jan 2, 2026
Starting at the Licorice Fern trail, we hiked 8 miles connecting to Shy Bear Trail and Deceiver trail
