
| The Cle Elum Winter Rangers depend on The Northwest Avalanche Center for daily reports and conditions. You should too. Please visit the NAC web page before you head out. Avalanche Danger Scale Low Natural avalanches are very unlikely. Human triggered avalanches unlikely. Travel is GENERALLY safe. NORMAL CAUTION is advised. Moderate Natural avalanches unlikely. Human triggered avalanches possible. Use CAUTION in steeper terrain or certain aspects. Considerable Natural avalanches possible. Human triggered avalanches PROBABLE! Be increasingly cautious in steeper terrain. HIGH Natural/human triggered avalanches LIKELY! Travel in avalanche terrain IS NOT RECOMMENDED! EXTREME! Natural/human triggered avalanches CERTAIN! Travel in avalanche terrain should be AVOIDED and confined to low angle terrain well away from avalanche path run-outs. |
| WA DOT Mountain Pass Report |

| Spot Weather Information from NOAA Click on area below. |
| Order your SNO-PARK Pass Online - Click here. |
Carry your Ten Essentials 1. Extra food / water 2. Extra clothing 3. Map 4. Compass 5. Knife 6. Matches 7. Fire starter 8. First aid kit 9. Sunglasses 10. Flashlight |
Sno-Parks that REQUIRED a SPECIAL GROOMING permit: On Cle Elum Ranger District Cabin Creek Crystal Springs Dog Sled Area Crystal Springs (ski area) Lake Easton State Park Other State Areas Chiwawa Lake Wenatchee State Park Nason Ridge Mount Spokane * Special fee goes to set tracks and groom skate lanes for XC Skiers. |

| Katie Fitch and one of Avalanche BARKS finest, Betty, know the importance of good Avy Training! |
| CABIN RENTALS: The Cle Elum Ranger District offers public rental of two cabins: Table Mountain A-Frame is located at 6,000 feet elevation and is south of Blewett Pass. This is a great spot for star gazing due to its high elevation and remote location. The cabin has four twin beds and room for an additional six folks on the floor. A large deck, picnic table, and fire ring add to the charm of this rustic cabin. Teanaway Guard Station is located along North Fork Teanaway Road #9737 north of Cle Elum. This small cabin offers a cozy spot for two people to enjoy the Teanaway Valley. The cabin has one bunk bed set that offers two twin beds; a picnic table and fire rings are available outside Amenities and number of occupants vary. For more information or to make reservations for these cabins, contact Reserve USA at 1-877-444-6777 on line at http://www.recreation.gov/. |
| Important Winter Links and District and Forest Information The Northwest Avalanche Center Wenatchee National Forest Official Page Alpine Lakes Wilderness Information Off-Road Vehicle Official Page Fire Information NW Weather Link Woodcutting Restrictions Campfire Restrictions USFS Employment Opportunities Camping Opportunities Cle Elum Recreation Report Fl Flood Photos |



| GO HOLLY! From Hex Mountain, Cle Elum, WA. To find out more about Holly Brooks, click here. Photo by Chris Caviezel. |

