All Out 2017

REI is urging people to seize the day on January 28th. Many states are putting on awesome events to encourage people to go outside. Go to this website https://www.rei.com/all-out and enter your zip code to see all the events and classes being offered on #AllOut2017 in your area.

Here in Washington you could participate in the following:

• Join REI for a breathtaking snowshoe hike and discover the joy of winter exploration in one of the snowiest places on Earth: Mount Rainier National Park! On this outing, guides will share snowshoeing techniques and tips for winter travel. Snowshoes and lunch are provided.
• The Washington Trail Association is helping to maintain the Grand Ridge Trail above Issaquah with a Grand Ridge Trail Work Party. As someone that has done this trail, it could benefit from some work, especially since it is shared with hikers and mountain bikers.
• The Washington Trail Association is enhancing sections and replacing steps on this short but rewarding trail in Edmonds with another Work Party.
• Stevens Pass Nordic Center is offering free trail access, games, NWAC experts and more to help get more people outside every day in 2017.
• Avalanche Transceiver Training with Mt. Baker Education Center and REI at Mt. Baker Ski Area.
• Tree and Shrub Planting at King County's Tolt-MacDonald Park near the Snoqualmie River. You could be part of the effort to create a wildlife hedge row with Swansons Nursery donated plants.
• ........and many more!