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42,950 Vertical Feet in 5 Days on Washington’s 5 Volcanoes

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Washington state, nestled at the tip of the Pacific Northwest, is home to five active volcanoes. Mount Baker and Glacier Peak hold court in the Northern half of the state. Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams form a triangle of volcanoes in the South. Four out of the five peaks stand at over 10,000ft. While many people aim […]

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Katy McClintic | July 12, 2021
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Hiker Survived 8-Days Lost in Washington Wilderness by ‘Foraging Berries and Drinking River Water’

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A hiker missing for over eight days in the Washington state wilderness has been found alive after he survived by ‘foraging berries and drinking river water’. Andrew Devers, 25, parked his car at the Middle Fork Campground near North Bend, WA, on June 18th to hike the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail. The popular trail near Seattle attracts day hikers and […]

SnowBrains | June 29, 2021
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Seattle, WA: Most Snowfall in a Single Day in 52 Years

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Seattle, WA got some serious urban snow last weekend. On Saturday, February 13th, Washington state’s largest city got the most snowfall it had seen in one day in 52 years. In total, 8.9 inches fell on the city, according to Seattle’s official weather reporting station at Sea-Tac Airport, which followed up 2.2 inches that came down on Friday. The last […]

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Alex Mangels | February 18, 2021
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Does the Health of U.S. Cities Correlate with Their Distance to Ski Resorts?

This week, Wallethub.com published its 2021 list of Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities in America. In their report, Wallethub ranks 182 of the most populated U.S. cities by measuring them in 44 categories of what they determined to be key indicators of good health. These indicators range from the number of healthy restaurants per capita to most walking trails per capita […]

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Liam Abbott | February 10, 2021
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The Abandoned – Snoqualmie Ski Bowl, WA

In this week’s edition of The Abandoned, we will take a look at one of Washington’s old gems: the Snoqualmie Ski Bowl. Last week we went over Cuchara Mountain Resort in south-central Colorado. You can check that article out here: The Abandoned – Cuchara Mountain Resort, CO Snoqualmie Ski Bowl was the first ski resort on Snoqualmie Pass, a major […]

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Avatar photo Ryan Flynn | January 25, 2021
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All The Best Ways to Get to Crystal Mountain, Washington This Season

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[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 […]

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Mike Lavery | March 4, 2019
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How Much Snow Does Mt. Rainier, WA Actually Get?

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Mt. Rainier is Washington’s highest peak, and at 14,411-feet, is the only 14er in the state. Located just over 100 miles from the Pacific Ocean and roughly 60 miles southeast of Seattle, Mt. Rainier doesn’t just appear to stand alone, it really does so more than most mountains. In fact, it is ranked 3rd out of 128 ultra-prominent mountains in the […]

Jon Roubik | November 16, 2018
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Oregon & Washington Ski Area Opening Dates For The 2018/2019 Season

Personally, I think skiing in the PNW is underrated. Yeah, the mountains aren’t super tall, the snow’s a little heavier, and there’s that pesky rain to deal with, but it’s a small price to pay for huge base depths and tons of cool terrain. I have some great memories of skiing around Mount Hood. Here are the latest and greatest […]

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Mike Lavery | October 10, 2018
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