WTA is sunsetting our activity on X to focus on platforms that better align with our values & priorities. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and at https://t.co/K71pHx2X5u. See you there…and on trail! 🥾🌲🏔️

Before the winter of '18-'19, we paused all work parties in Eastern WA mid-Nov thru mid-March 🥶 Then, crew leader Jane Baker offered to lead some snowshoe work parties — & there was plenty of interest! Learn bout our winter trail work in Eastern WA: https://t.co/efVYTJnvGw

Find yourself a hiking partner who scans trip reports as intensely as this eagle scans for lunch 🦅 Love birds? Love rainforests? Looking for an enchanting hike? Check out the feature for this week's #TripReportTuesday 🌲: https://t.co/o2NPlQtT8v

Washington state's legislative session is a key opportunity for trail advocates to speak up in support of trails as legislators work to prioritize funding and policies for the state. Read about WTA's top priorities for the 2024 session & stay in the loop: https://t.co/axb8joBffc

For Haylee Darby, what started as a community service project with WTA grew into a career of stewardship & trail work. Along the way she lead trail projects & made life-changing connections. Read Haylee's story & learn about the trail volunteer community: https://t.co/okDXqeBDcM

This week's Hiker Headlines are here! Mount Rainier timed reservations, WTA is hiring, trail closures & more: https://t.co/U0G99qTo3O

In 2022, @WDFW created a 10-year recreation strategy to preserve ecosystems & improve outdoor experiences for the public. Over a year later, WDFW continues to make changes — like temporarily closing parts of the Methow to protect wintering mule deer: https://t.co/QMuG00gvKU

"Let's get it percolatin', while you're flailin', cuz this trail's icy" 🎶 Headed to trail this weekend? Conditions are slick this time of year, so be sure to pack some extra traction before you go ➡️ Learn which traction devices are best for your plans: https://t.co/vgaptU5P2L

.@MountRainierNPS recently announced that reservations will be required for entrance to the park for most vehicles driving through the Nisqually, Stevens Canyon and White River entrances during the spring and summer of 2024. Here's what you need to know: https://t.co/IMxJaAd1VU

Hikers of Southwest Washington: join us for a night of talking trails! 🥾 When: Feb. 21, 5:30-7 p.m. 🍻 Where: Heathen Brewing - Feral Public House 1109 Washington St, Vancouver, WA 98660 Click the link to register — see you there! https://t.co/P5itaYDkiV

Hoping to visit your favorite national park destinations this winter? Don't forget to plan ahead! That's exactly what trip reporter Chasingsunsets did on their recent visit to Hurricane Ridge for this #TripReportTuesday. 🌀 Get your winter adventuring on: https://t.co/yFgWHZ1X5d

We've helped community leaders get outside with youth and families through our Outdoor Leadership Training program for over a decade. That's over 18,000 experiences! Learn how we leverage training, gear and funding to connect youth with the outdoors 🌳: https://t.co/b69cgtX0ZC

Big news: our 2023 Northwest Exposure photo contest winners have been announced! We're highlighting the 3rd place winner of the Trailscapes category for the month of January. Check out the other winners from our 2023 photo contest: https://t.co/GTlIrSz1Xl

The independent investigation into the origin and cause of the fire that destroyed the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge on May 7, 2023, found no definite cause. The full report is available here: https://t.co/W3dXMi6sKt For more information, visit: https://t.co/JAbIfJ1GbQ

Here is your morning updated: ➡️Avalanche control done @ 4:30 a.m. ➡️Chains required except AWD/4WD ➡️Snow transitions to freezing rain ➡️US 12 White Pass closed due to avalanche danger ➡️Several slides along US 12 & conditions need to improve B4 crews can go in for clean up.

For more information about the new entry system, please see Mount Rainier's website:

(4/5) We're engaging with Mount Rainier National Park’s staff to learn more about the recently-released plan, which will limit access at some entrances of the park. We are committed to working with park staff to ensure the new system balances the Park's goals.

(3/5) Timed entry systems, like the one being piloted this summer at Mount Rainier, require people to know in advance about access restrictions, and to understand and navigate a reservation system.

(2/5) Mount Rainier access: WTA believes everyone deserves to have opportunities to recreate outdoors, and a core part of that work is ensuring equitable access to Washington's iconic landscapes.

This week's Hiker Headlines: @MountRainierNPS is piloting a system this summer that will limit entry to the park, WTA is hiring, trail closures and more: