| 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 |
As of Friday March 5th...Very warm and sunny. Spring like
conditions. Sno-Parks are snow free. Some roads have been
opened to wheeled vehicles. This could be the last weekend for
grooming on the Iron Horse Trail between Crystal Springs and Hyak
due to lack of snow (you can get updates by calling the Easton State
Park at (509) 656-2230). The North Fork Teanaway will not be
groomed UNLESS we receive more snow. The gate at Mineral
Springs Campground has been closed and locked. The Winter
Recreation program does go until March 31st, but unless we receive
more snow, grooming will be limited. Please check the area you plan
to visit before you head out for current conditions and grooming
information.
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suggestions to cleelumtrails@yahoo.com.
conditions. Sno-Parks are snow free. Some roads have been
opened to wheeled vehicles. This could be the last weekend for
grooming on the Iron Horse Trail between Crystal Springs and Hyak
due to lack of snow (you can get updates by calling the Easton State
Park at (509) 656-2230). The North Fork Teanaway will not be
groomed UNLESS we receive more snow. The gate at Mineral
Springs Campground has been closed and locked. The Winter
Recreation program does go until March 31st, but unless we receive
more snow, grooming will be limited. Please check the area you plan
to visit before you head out for current conditions and grooming
information.
If you have any suggestions for any of the pages, please send
suggestions to cleelumtrails@yahoo.com.
| Spot Weather Information from NOAA Click on area below. |
| Order your SNO-PARK Pass Online - Click here. |
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Updated on March 5th, 2010
Phone: (509) 852-1100
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (509) 852-1100
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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. |
Free Avalanche Classes Every Saturday! By Margy Taylor
On Saturday Jan 2 I attended a class held at Alpental on proper beacon probe
and shovel use taught by John Stimberis, (who used to work here on the district
and now works for the WA DOT on avalanche control). The class was free and
it was well worth my time. There will be classes given every Saturday funded by
the Pettigrew Foundation. See link below for upcoming classes. The son of
this family died in a tree well accident. He loved the outdoors and the family
wanted to do something that would make a difference for folks in the future. I
know for me the fact that the class was free made a difference in my decision to
sign up. I have had many avalanche awareness classes over the years, but
none where I did realistic drills with my beacon probe and shovel. They have
really worked hard on establishing a training area at Alpental and it is open to
the public 24/7 if you want to go practice there. Check it out...
Click here to go to web page.
On Saturday Jan 2 I attended a class held at Alpental on proper beacon probe
and shovel use taught by John Stimberis, (who used to work here on the district
and now works for the WA DOT on avalanche control). The class was free and
it was well worth my time. There will be classes given every Saturday funded by
the Pettigrew Foundation. See link below for upcoming classes. The son of
this family died in a tree well accident. He loved the outdoors and the family
wanted to do something that would make a difference for folks in the future. I
know for me the fact that the class was free made a difference in my decision to
sign up. I have had many avalanche awareness classes over the years, but
none where I did realistic drills with my beacon probe and shovel. They have
really worked hard on establishing a training area at Alpental and it is open to
the public 24/7 if you want to go practice there. Check it out...
Click here to go to web page.
| 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. |
