The West Ridge of Forbidden Peak is one of the most popular alpine climbs in the State - for good reason. Photo from cascadeclimbers.com. Recent events in the North Cascades National Park raise questions regarding climbing management that bring some of the challenges regarding climbing, recreation management, public safety, and resource management concerns [...]

An eroded trail previously ran straight up the hill. Andy Fitz photo. The mess. Andy Fitz photo. Tieton Trail 2014 Fifteen hardy volunteers turned out for the 2014 trail project at Royal Columns. A formerly eroded mess on the approach trail was bypassed in favor of a more sustainable trail section. The [...]

On September 6, 2014, volunteers worked on the Eighmile Creek trail near Darrington, Washington. This trail provides access to Three O'Clock Rock, a climbing destination with dozens of routes and nearly 50 years of climbing history. The project was coordinated by the WCC. The team consisted of sixteen volunteers and two Forest Service personnel. The Access Fund Conservation Team and The Mountaineers were key participants.

On September 6, 2014, volunteers worked on the Eighmile Creek trail near Darrington, Washington. This trail provides access to Three O'Clock Rock, a climbing destination with dozens of routes and nearly 50 years of climbing history. The project was coordinated by the WCC. The team consisted of sixteen volunteers and two Forest Service personnel. The Access Fund Conservation Team and The Mountaineers were key participants.