February and March The Forest Service in Western Washington is offering Snowshoe Hikes and Cross Country Ski Tours for all ages. Scroll down to  find one in your area and make your arrangements. 

2/11 -- Bellingham, WA -- NC3 Climbing Comp at WWU

2/10 - 2/11 -- Busteni, Romania -- Ice Climbing World Cup

2/16 -- Las Vegas, Nevada -- Save Red Rock Meeting at REI

2/16 -- Red Rock Canyon, Nevada -- Transportation Planning Open House

2/17 -- 2/20 -- Cody, WY -- Waterfall Ice Festival

02/25 -- Valhalla, NY -- Feats of Strength - Indoor Bouldering Competition 


02/28 -- Lexington, KY -- University of Kentucky Climbing Comp 

03/02 -- San Fransisco, CA -- Planet Granite Friction Series 
 
03/02 -- Carbondale, CO -- Western Slope Bouldering Series 5 970-476-7960
 
03/03 -- Menomonie, WI -- Stout Adventures ROCKFEST! 
 
03/03 -- Moscow, ID -- Univ. of Idaho NW Collegiate Climbing Comp. 208-885-6810

3/3 - 3/4 -- El Paso, Texas -- Hueco Rock Rodeo

3/3 -- Boston, MA -- American Alpine Club Annual Benefit Dinner

3/3 -- Moscow, ID -- University of Idaho NW Collegiate Climbing Comp. 208-885-6810

03/10 -- Charleston, SC -- Palmetto Pump

03/22 -- Boulder, CO -- Women's Wilderness Institute Gear & Cheer Auction

03/24 -- College Station, TX -- Texas Aggie Pumpfest  

03/31 -- Oklahoma City, OK -- Rocktown Climbing Gym USA Climbing Comp

3/30 -- 4/1 -- Red Rock Canyon, NV -- Red Rock Rendezvous

03/31 -- Columbus, OH -- Ohio State University Vertical Mile Challenge  

MT. BAKER

SNOWSHOE HIKES - Make reservations the Wednesday prior to the scheduled program by calling Glacier Public Service Center, 360-599-2714 weekends, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or Mt. Baker Ranger District Office, 360-856-5700 ext. 515 weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. To offset the costs of the program a donation of $10 per person is suggested for all programs payable by cash or check made out to Discover Your Northwest Interpretive Association.

Heather Meadows 90-Minute Walk

Feb. 4, 18, 19, 25, 11 a.m.

Meet at upper Mt. Baker Ski Area parking lot by the Bagley Lakes Trailhead.

Learn about area history, winter ecosystem, wildlife and safety.

Group size 15

Snowshoe Hannegan Road Feb. 11, 11 a.m.

Meet at the Shuksan Picnic Area at the base of the Hannegan Road, milepost 46.5 off the Mt. Baker Highway, SR 542.

Learn about area history, winter ecosystem, wildlife and safety.

Group size: 15 

STEVENS PASS

SNOWSHOE HIKES

Make reservations Jan. 8-Feb. 26 at Skykomish Ranger District, 360-677-2414. Trips for special events and school groups can also be scheduled. Sultan Shuttle offers transportation from Sultan to the resort. Check http://www.stevenspass.com/Stevens/the-mountain/sultan-shuttle.aspx  for fees and schedules. 

Introductory Snowshoeing

Sat. Sun. 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Learn about the history of the area, the winter ecosystem and wildlife on this beginning walk.

Group size: 20

SNOQUALMIE PASS

CROSS-COUNTRY SKI

No reservations are necessary. Participants must have intermediate ski skills. Meet at Grand Junction on the Nordic ski trail out of Summit East Ski area at 10:30 a.m. The program is free, but participants will need a ski area trail pass to access Grand Junction. For more information call 425-434-6111 or 425-434-7669.

Interpretive Tour

Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Learn about the history of the area, the winter ecosystem and wildlife.

SNOWSHOE HIKES

The 90-minute walk and extended snowshoe trips run Jan. 8-March 31, the winter photography and ecology outings Jan. 21-March 31 and the “Kids in the Snow” program Feb. 4-March 31. Make reservations at 425-434-6111. Trips for special events and school groups can also be scheduled. Meet 15 minutes early at the visitor’s center off I-90, exit 52 on Snoqualmie Pass.

Interpretive 90-Minute Walk

Sat. Sun. 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.

Learn about winter ecosystem, wildlife and safety.

Group size 20

Extended Half-Day Hikes

Fri. Sat. Sun. 9:30 a.m.

Experience Commonwealth Basin in the winter surrounded by the Cascade crest peaks.

Group size 10

Winter Photography & Ecology Outings

Jan. 21, Feb. 4, 18, March 3, 17, 31, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Capture winter nature on film while learning about ecology.

Group size 6

"Kids in the Snow"

Feb. 4-March 31, Sat. 1 p.m.

Earn a Junior Ranger Snow badge! Learn about tracking, crawl into a snow cave and check out a snow crystal with a magnifier.

Group size 20