Air, Avalanche, Weather, and Tides

• Northwest Clean Air Agency

  • Address: 1600 S. 2nd St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273

  • Phone: (360) 428-1617

  • Website: https://nwcleanairwa.gov/air-quality-center/

  • Note: Monitors real-time air quality, helping you assess conditions that might affect clients, especially during wildfire season.

• Avalanche Centers

  • Northwest Avalanche Center

    • Address: 249 Main Ave. S, Suite 107-366, North Bend, WA 98045

    • Phone: (206) 909-0203

    • Website: https://nwac.us/

    • Note: Offers avalanche forecasts and education, essential for winter backcountry safety.

• National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma

  • Address: 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115-6349

  • Phone: (206) 526-6087

  • Website: https://www.weather.gov/sew/

  • Note: Provides up-to-date weather forecasts crucial for planning and ensuring client safety.

• National Weather Service Portland

• Tides and Currents

  • NOAA Tides & Currents

    • Website: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/

    • Note: Essential for coastal expeditions, providing tidal information to ensure safe navigation and planning

Departments of Transportation

• Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)

  • Address: 310 Maple Park Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501

  • Phone: (360) 705-7000

  • Website: https://wsdot.wa.gov/

  • Note: It provides road conditions and closures, which are vital for planning and timely travel.

• Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)

  • Address: 355 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97301

  • Phone: (503) 986-4000

  • Website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/

  • Note: Offers updates on Oregon road conditions, assisting in route planning and client safety.

National Forests

• Gifford Pinchot National Forest

  • Address: 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661

  • Phone: (360) 891-5000

  • Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/giffordpinchot/

  • Note: It covers a vast area with diverse ecosystems, offering numerous trails and backcountry areas.

• Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

  • Address: 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 3A, Everett, WA 98201

  • Phone: (425) 783-6000

  • Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/mbs/

  • Note: Extends along the western slopes of the Cascades, providing a range of recreational opportunities and critical trail information.

National Parks and Monuments

• Crater Lake National Park

  • Address: Crater Lake, OR

  • Phone: (541) 594-3000

  • Website: https://www.nps.gov/crla/

  • Note: Home to the deepest lake in the U.S., offering unique landscapes and educational opportunities for clients.

• Olympic National Park

  • Address: 600 E. Park Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362

  • Phone: (360) 565-3130

  • Website: https://www.nps.gov/olym/

  • Note: Encompasses diverse ecosystems, from temperate rainforests to rugged coastlines, enhancing the variety of your guiding experiences.

State Parks and Forests

• Washington State Parks

  • Information Center Phone: (360) 902-8844

  • Website: https://parks.state.wa.us/

  • Note: Manages numerous parks offering diverse landscapes and facilities for various outdoor activities.

• Oregon State Parks

  • Information Center Phone: (800) 551-6949

  • Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/

  • Note: Provides access to various parks and natural areas, enhancing the options available for your guiding services.