Forest Service interpretive snowshoe walks on Snoqualmie Pass offer a chance to experience winter’s beauty while learning about snowshoeing and winter ecology.

This year we will begin snowshoe walks January 5, 2008 and run through March 30, 2008.  This winter we will offer two programs: the first, a moderately paced interpretive walk that generally lasts 90 minutes and leaves the Visitor Information Center every Saturday and Sunday at 10:00AM and 1:00 PM.  Group size is limited to 20.

The second, is a half-day outing to Commonwealth Basin.  This longer tour requires a higher level of fitness and winter preparedness. Group size is limited to 6 people.  These extended outings will leave the Visitor Information Center at 9:15 AM every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The half-day trips will require every participant to carry a day pack that includes at a minimum, the 10 Essentials; avalanche shovels and probes are strongly encouraged as well.  The length and location of these trips may vary during periods of high avalanche danger.  Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate children under age 10 in either the 90 minute or ½ day programs. 

We will also be offering three special outings on selected days this winter in an effort to get more young kids and families out on the snow. These outings will be less vigorous and will include an introduction to winter exploration and some snow play time.  Dates for the “Kids on the Snow” program are January 20 - 1 PM, February 17 - 1 PM, and March 23 - 1 PM 

We provide snowshoes for all of our walks.  In order to offset the costs of the program we ask for a $10 donation per person for the 90 minute and $20 for the extended outings.  Your donation helps maintain the snowshoes and compensates the interpreters.

Please dress appropriately for the weather.  We encourage people to dress in layers and wear clothes that insulate you when wet.  We also recommend sturdy, waterproof boots to wear in the snowshoes. 

Reservations for all programs are required. To make a reservation before January 4, please call (509) 852-1062.  Starting January 4, please call the Snoqualmie Pass Forest Service Visitor Information Center at (425) 434-6111.  The Visitor Center is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather. We encourage people to dress in layers and wear clothes that insulate you when wet. We also recommend sturdy, waterproof boots to wear in the snowshoes.
Reservations are required, please call:

Snoqualmie Pass Forest Service
Visitor Information Center at (425) 434-6111
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

You can check weather and road conditions at: DOT Snoqualmie Pass

Where to meet --

We will meet at the Forest Service Information Center at Snoqualmie Pass (Get off east bound I-90 at exit 52 --bear to the right -- the Forest Service Information Center is past the Summit West lodge -- just past it on the right hand side of the road -- a small gray building next to a kiosk and flag pole --there are several 15 minute parking spots in front of the building.)

If you need more information please call Kim Larned at (509) 852-1062