Phone Numbers for
WA Backcountry Information
Phone Numbers for
WA Backcountry Information
Unless otherwise noted, all area codes are 360
NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
Main Office..................... 856-5700
Marblemount(gen. info).......... 873-4500
Stehekin ....................... 682-2549
MT.RAINIER NAT'L PARK
Main Office(road, weather, etc) 569-2211
Nisqually Dist(SW corner of park ext.2390
Carbon River Dist(NW corner).... ext.2358
Sunrise Dist(NE corner)......... ext.2357
White River Dist(NE corner)..... ext.2356
Ohanapecosh Dist(SE corner)..... ext.2352
Paradise........................ ext.2314
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK
Wilderness Info Center.......... 452-0300
Road & Weather Info(rcd)........ 452-0329
Elwha R.S. ..................... 452-9191
Hoh R.S. ....................... 374-6925
Eagle (Soleduck) R.S. .......... 327-3534
Quinault R.S. .................. 288-2444
Lake Ozette R.S. ............... 963-2725
Staircase R.S. ................. 877-5569
WINTER BACKCOUNTRY INFORMATION
Cascade Ski Report ........(206) 634-0200
Hurricane Ridge Rd. & Weather... 452-0329
Crystal Mtn. Ski Report ...(888) 754-6199
Stevens Pass Ski Report....(206) 634-1645
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WA.St Pass Road Info.......(800) 695-7623
WA.St Pass Road Info AAA...(425) 646-2190
Commuter Info Number.......(206) 368-4499
Ferry Info ................(206) 464-6400
WA St. Parks & Rec.........(800) 233-0321
MT.BAKER/SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST
Main Office(Montlake Ter).....(425) 775-9702
Darrington R.S.(Glacier Park)...... 436-1155
Toll Free from Everett......(206) 259-7911
Glacier P.S.C.(Mt. Baker).......... 599-2714
Sedro Wooley R.S.(Mt. Baker)....... 856-5700
North Bend R.S.(Alpine Lakes).(425) 888-1421
Skykomish R.S.(Alpine Lakes)....... 677-2414
Verlot P.S.C.(Summer only)......... 691-7791
White River R.S.................... 825-6585
WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST
Main Office(Wenatchee)....... (509) 662-4335
Chelan R.S. ................. (509) 682-2576
Cle Elum R.S. ............... (509) 674-4411
Lk Wenatchee R.S. ........... (509) 763-3103
Leavenworth R.S. ............ (509) 548-6977
(Enchantments, Chiwaukum Mtns.)
Entiat R.S. ................. (509) 784-1511
Naches R.S. ................. (509) 653-2205
GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST
Main Office (Vancouver,WA)......... 891-5000
Mt.Adams R.S.(Trout Lake).... (509) 395-2501
(Mt. St. Helens)climbing info (360) 247-3961
Goat Rocks Info ................... 891-5000
Mt. St. Helens Recreation Info..... 247-3903
OKANOGAN NATIONAL FOREST
Main Office (Okanogan)....... (509) XXX-XXXX
Twisp R.S. .................. (509) 997-2131
Winthrop R.S. ............... (509) 996-4000
Tonasket R.S. ............... (509) 486-2186
SEATTLE TIMES INFO LINE Dial (206) 464-2000 for access, then dial extension:
9901 Northwest WA Interior 9905 Local weather observation
9902 Seattle, Everett, Tacoma & Vicinity 9906 Pacific NW weather observation.
9903 WA state weather summary 9904 Cascade & Olympic Mountains
RECORDINGS OF CURRENT AVALANCHE CONDITIONS
Washington State, General Backcountry Summary ........(206) 526-6677
Mt. Rainier National Park ................................. 569-2211
Glacier Public Service Center (Mt. Baker) ................. 599-2714
Verlot Public Service Center (Monte Cristo)................ 691-7791
Skykomish and Stevens Pass District ....................... 677-2414
REMEMBER: Avalanche conditions can change rapidly and happen at any time on steep snow-covered open slopes and gullies. In fact, certain areas are never safe. Therefore, when planning a winter backcountry trip, it is always wise to contact the local ranger for more specific information and advice on recommended touring
CREDIT: The information on this page was supplied by a great outdoor store which is no longer in business: Wilderness Sports.
