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slush fest time
Slush. Nope, slush does not lead our thoughts to postcard perfect conditions. But - It can be really nice skiing, just not super set and...

CCWRC
Jan 30, 20202 min read


It's winter! but back to warm cycle
Well here we are in another rain cycle. This isn’t what skiers want, but its what we have. Enter grooming! Grooming was invented so we...

CCWRC
Jan 24, 20202 min read


In full operation! Finally
check this out: 77" this week!!! Thursday 1/16/2020 4:30 PM 28 Degrees overcast Hyak Sledding Hill prepped just waiting on the...

CCWRC
Jan 16, 20202 min read


Will winter arrive?
It seems winter may arrive in normal Pacific Northwest fashion these next few days. Lets hope so. As usual, plan for a variety of...

CCWRC
Jan 9, 20202 min read


weather - oh so much of it
As I went through 87 previous blog posts doing backups for my blog back end update, there was a continual theme of "rain, freeze, snow,...

CCWRC
Jan 2, 20202 min read


Super Crunch
I hope everyone had a great Holiday! Snow conditions are quite crunchy and solid right now, but that is why we have grooming. I hear the...

CCWRC
Dec 31, 20192 min read


Storm Time
Well, finally, a storm! I know we are all hoping it stays cold! I had one report from Easton where they said it was snowing hard! Pass...

CCWRC
Dec 31, 20192 min read


Welcome Back 2019
Snow is falling in the mountains! Our trails are cleared, brushed and many signs are up. Grooming machines are ready to roll! My...

CCWRC
Dec 31, 20192 min read


Last weekend! *
Here are are, another season drawing to a close. For me, this winter went really fast and I NEVER get enough skiing in. Disclaimer, my...

CCWRC
Mar 28, 20192 min read


winding down
Our season is drawing to a close. I am not ready for it to end - are YOU? Get up while you can! Our last event is Ski for Light at...

CCWRC
Mar 21, 20192 min read


it's still good!
Many of you are moving on to other activities, but some of us diehards are still relishing winter and snow sports. We love the shoulder...

CCWRC
Mar 14, 20192 min read


get it while you can!
Our season is drawing to a close, grooming ends March 31st, so maximize your free time! SHB 1953 discussed in last weeks blog passed the...

CCWRC
Mar 7, 20191 min read


legislation
Where was everyone last Sunday afternoon? It was fantastic out on the snow! It really doesn't get much better than what its been now...

CCWRC
Feb 28, 20192 min read


still snowing! yea!
It's been a great few weeks of winter weather don't you think? There are still snow piles at my house and my dog tried to keep "her pile"...

CCWRC
Feb 21, 20193 min read


snow and cold and repeat whohooo
Wild week for the entire West Coast! All of us that read this blog and make snow pilgrimages to the Pass were loving most of the weather!...

CCWRC
Feb 14, 20192 min read


cold and snow, I will take it
This post is a day early as I won't be able to do it tomorrow. There is a fair bit of news for this week. As usual, your winter rec...

CCWRC
Feb 6, 20192 min read


We made our goal!
Thank you to all of you for your interest in our winter trails! We reached our goal for now of $3500, and ended up recieving pledges for...

CCWRC
Jan 31, 20192 min read


matching funds needed
This summer, CCWRC leadership and collaborating partners drafted a grant application to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation...

CCWRC
Jan 24, 20193 min read


hum....
Will it rain, freezing rain or snow? I will plan on snow. When you come up please be prepared and have dry clothes for the end of your...

CCWRC
Jan 17, 20192 min read


snowshoe week
Great skiing out there last weekend! I think we should have another good weekend coming up. Hyak sled hill is back open. On Saturday is...

CCWRC
Jan 10, 20192 min read
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