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Prize-winning photos in WTA's contest are stunning!

The winning photos in WTA's annual outdoor photography contest have been published and the results are spectacular. Our panel of judges selected 18 photos from more than 800 entries. We hope you enjoy the pictures and find inspiration for next summer's adventures!

View the winners here.

Visit WTA's Northwest Exposure photo exhibit in Seattle.

Learn 10 tips for taking better outdoor photos.

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Paradise Closed by Avalanche Danger

Posted January 6, 2009 by Andrew Engelson

An extreme avalanche warning is again in effect in the Cascades and Olympic backcountry, and Mount Rainier National Park has closed the road to Paradise due to risks.

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Action for trails

Join WTA for Hiker Lobby Day

How can you make a difference to ensure our trails are properly funded and help WTA pass legislation making trails safer? Join us on Thursday January 29 in Olympia for Hiker Lobby Day! It's a fun way to learn how your government works and speak up for the interests of hikers. We'll provide all the training you need.

Read About Last Year's Hiker Lobby Day

Featured Hike

Theler Wetlands

For a breath of nature - minus the snowshoes - visit Theler Wetlands near Belfair. Four trails navigate 100+ acres of wetlands, where kingfishers and herons, fox and mink, frogs and salamanders and more creatures of all sorts soar and scamper.

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photo contest

Photo Contest Show Opens January 8

The winners of WTA's Northwest Exposure Photo Contest look fantastic! Come to the National Parks Conservation Association Gallery in Seattle on Thurs. Jan 8 at 6 p.m. to see an exhibition of the winners!

Recent trip reports

Browse freshest trip reports, search trip reports, or write a report. Going hiking? Be prepared for winter conditions and take precautions to stay safe. The Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center has issued an extreme avalanche alert for the Olympics and Cascades through Wednesday.

Hoh River, Olympics. "The Olympic Peninsula currently has more snow than the Puget Sound area." CD - 1.02.08
Iron Horse, Snoqualmie Pass. "Like last winter, unusually heavy snows have accumulated at low elevation in the Cascades---not so great for hiking, but a real opportunity for cross country skiing in normally snow-free places." whitebark - 1.02.08

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Picture of the Week

A cross-country skier enjoys the Chain Lakes Trail in Delton Young's photo in WTA's December photo gallery.

Volunteer Hours IN 2008

WTA volunteers worked 80,812 hours maintaining Washington's trails so far in 2008! Thank you!!