Avalanche Prep Courses Open To Washington & Oregon
As winter blankets the Pacific Northwest, outdoor lovers are gearing up for the beauty and the risks of backcountry adventures.
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Chinook Pass Snow Update: SR-410 Still Buried with 20+ Feet
Despite being 5 days into May, winter conditions are still in full force on SR-410 at Chinook Pass, with snow levels still at more than 20 feet deep.
DOT Closes North Cascades Highway For Season
The Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the seasonal closure of the North Cascades Highway.
The 37-mile stretch of State Route 20 between the Ross Dam Trailhead (milepost 134) and Silver Star (milepost 171) closes annually due to heavy snowfall and avalanche risks during the colder months...
These Natural Events Kill More People in Washington Each Year Than Any Other
More people have died in Washington due to avalanches than in any other natural event. More than earthquakes, landslides, flooding, severe storm, or wildfire. Three more people lost their lives this week.
Killer Avalanche Claims Three on Leavenworth Peak
According to Chelan County Emergency Management, a group of six hikers were climbing the peak when around 1pm the lead hiker triggered what would be the first of multiple avalanches.
Washington State Patrol Officer Killed In Avalanche
WSP confirmed that Trooper Steve Houle, a 28 year veteran of the WSP is the victim and has been found deceased.