Mazama Ranch House

10/15/2023

04/18/2023

Work zone safety extends to every aspect of our job, and working to clear avalanche paths requires additional safety precautions, like the use of avalanche beacons by everyone who works behind the closure points on the SR 20 North Cascades Highway
The arrival of the contracted D-8 caterpillar also means the crew is closing in on the summit of Washington Pass and clearing through the tallest snow slides, where we use the D-8 to break down the slides and clear catchment troughs off the road. The crew has cut a path past Spire Gulch and started in on the Liberty Bell avalanche paths. While the depth of snow on the road is lower than some years, there is still a lot of snow in the loading zones. With only some of the lanes cleared, it’s too early to tell what damage there may be to pavement, guardrail, and signs so there’s no estimate on an opening date yet. Once the road is cleared and shoulders are opened, the crew will be able to assess what repairs need to happen, but we still have a couple more weeks of clearing to go.
Remember, recreation is allowed beyond the closure gates Friday-Sunday, just be alert for debris and other hazards and check with the Northwest Avalanche Center for the latest conditions.

02/11/2023

Good luck Jamie!

Wishing the best of luck to all Ski to the Sun Marathon and Relay participants this weekend! Methow Trails

📸: The marathon mass start in Mazama by Michael Tuggy

09/16/2022

Here it comes……

It's snowing! Colorado ski areas are getting their first real glimpse of winter this morning as snow falls in the mountains.

08/12/2022

Another great winter ahead!

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08/05/2022

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02/03/2022

So nice

New snow is grooming up gloriously! Thank you groomers for all your nocturnal magic!
Photo: Gerry Smith, on his daily morning tour of Mazama

01/07/2022

Snowmageddon!!