Explore Washington's Wilderness

Breakout sessions will focus on Wilderness areas in the Olympic Peninsula and the Cascades from I-90 north. Hear from experts on their favorite places to go, and what you should know about getting out in Wilderness.
opening comments by
- Jim Whittaker, internationally renowned mountaineer, adventurer and environmentalist
- Martha Kongsgaard, regional environmentalist and advocate
- Juan Martinez, youth-in-the-outdoors advocate who got his start here in the PNW
Come get inspired by these folks and others who will share their expertise about getting out in the 3.4 million acres of Wilderness area within 100 miles of the Space Needle!
Enjoy beer from Snoqualmie Brewery, provided through Washington Wild's Brewshed® Alliance, and light snacks as you meet others interested in getting outdoors.
Space is limited for this free event. Sign up through REI!
A lot of amazing conservation and recreation organizations have come together to make this event happen
in partnership with
- Braided River
- United States Forest Service - Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie
- Washington Wild
- Washington Trails Association
supported by
- Green Trails Maps
- North Cascades Conservation Council
- Pew Charitable Trusts
- Snoqualmie Brewery and Taproom