NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory for Cascades | Ski Areas Could See 24-50″ Fresh Snow The NOAA has issued a winter weather advisory, beginning tonight and running through Wednesday morning, for the Cascade Mountains. Mount Baker Ski Area, WA could see up to 4-FEET of fresh snow, with other resorts also seeing over 2-FEET. The summit of Mount Baker mountain could see over 7-FEET of snow! …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 4, 2020 0 Comments
Texas Man Dies After Falling ‘Several Hundred Feet’ In Washington State’s Cascade Mountains A Dallas man has died after falling off Washington state’s Cascade Mountains. Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rich Magnussen said 60-year-old Robert Colburn’s son reported Thursday night that Colburn had not returned to camp after climbing Aasgard Pass, southwest of Leavenworth. Related: Hiker Missing in ‘Treacherous Conditions’ in North Cascades, WA Since October 17th The 60-year-old was last seen around […] Climbing CragBrains | November 4, 2019 0 Comments
Hiker Missing in ‘Treacherous Conditions’ in North Cascades, WA Since October 17th Deputies from Skagit County Sheriff’s Office in Washington are searching for a missing 28-year-old woman who has not been seen since Oct. 18. Rachel Lakoduk was hiking the Hidden Lake Trailhead in the North Cascades near Marblemount. Rescuers and her family thought she might have taken shelter inside a remote cabin at the Hidden Lake Lookout “when weather conditions turned snowy,” […] Climbing CragBrains | October 24, 2019 3 Comments
NOAA: HEAVY Snow Set for Cascades | Crystal Mountain, WA Could See Up To 32-Inches A system will move into the Pacific Northwest this week, with many areas of the Cascades set for some serious snowfall. According to the NOAA, 14er Mount Rainier from 12,762-feet and above could receive almost 200-INCHES (if my math is accurate!). Crystal Mountain Resort could receive up to 32-inches and snow down to the base, and Mount Baker Ski Resort 27″. Related: […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 15, 2019 0 Comments
A Stunning Sunrise Hike In The North Cascades Waking up at 2:00 a.m isn’t something that typically excites me, but the idea of witnessing a sunrise over the stunning North Cascades of Washington State had me immediately jumping out of bed. My hiking companion and I arrived at the trailhead exactly at 3:30 a.m, and we quickly set off with the goal of summiting before the sun […] Dylan Craig | September 11, 2019 0 Comments
North Cascades Highway, WA Reopened Yesterday | Earliest Opening Since 2015 The SR-20 North Cascades Highway, WA at 5,477-feet will reopen at 9 am today, Thursday, April 18th, according to WSDOT. Related: Get the Ikon Pass for The Ultimate North West Winter Road Trip The agency closes the 37-mile (59-kilometer) scenic route every winter when weather, snow conditions and avalanche danger pose a threat to drivers and maintenance crews. It’s been closed since […] SnowBrains | April 19, 2019 0 Comments
All The Best Ways to Get to Crystal Mountain, Washington This Season [Sponsored by: Crystal Mountain Resort] If you haven’t skied at Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington, it’s a place you need to visit. It’s the biggest ski area in the state, boasting 2,600 acres of glades, steeps, chutes, and bowls, along with plenty of beginner and intermediate terrain. On top of that, there are tons of great backcountry lines just outside the resort […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | March 4, 2019 0 Comments
Crystal Mountain Conditions Report | Corn, Chalk and Chowda Though the northwest is still hungry for more snow, the spring-like conditions at Crystal are surprisingly rad! Near the top of the resort, north-facing slopes still have some protected, chalky snow, allowing for smeary, fast turns. Once the sun heats up the steeper south-facing runs, the slush is easy to mash through and there are plenty of shrubs and rocks to jump over if that’s your thing. As always, the groomers are speedy and consistent with plenty of small rollers to pop off. Rachel Delacour | March 8, 2015 0 Comments