Outdoor Resources

Resources 

Hiking/Snowshoeing/Camping/Backpacking:

Check out the Washington Trail Association for hiking, snowshoeing, backpacking trails, State Parks and drive-in campgrounds 

National Parks: Olympic, Rainier, North Cascades for campgrounds and backpacking trails

Topographical maps and guidebooks are available in the Outdoor Program office.

Cycling 

• Seattle Cycling Tips
• Cycling maps of WA
• Biking Clubs
• Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance

Rock Climbing 

Kayak/Paddleboard/Canoe

Equipment 

Check out our Gear Rentals! For purchasing to packing lists, visit local favorite REI.

Transportation

Visit the Washington State Department of Transportation for road conditions/ construction delays, mountain pass conditions, ferry scheduled and reservations, border crossing times, and more. Or get the free app. 

Conditions Check

• Weather  
• Tides   
• Avalanche Forecast    
• Ski Resort conditions             
• Backcountry ski information              

Nature

• Leave No Trace 
• Conservation  
• Bear Smart

Training & Certifications

Wilderness Medicine

• Wilderness First Aid (WFA), 
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
• Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
• Mountain Oriented First Aid (MOFA)
• Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC)

Outdoor Competencies

• Certified Outdoor Leader (through WEA)
• Challenge Course Manager (through Association for Challenge Course Technology)
• Swift Water Rescue Trained/Instructor 
• Core Communication Training

Careers in Outdoors

• Outdoor Education
• Student Conservation Association
• Association for Experiential Education
• AmeriCorps
• Cool Works
• National Ski

Social Resources

• Outdoor Afro – POC community 
• Outdoor Project – adventure guide
• OutVentures – LGBTQ community
• Outdoors For All – recreationalists and athletes with disabilities
• Gociety – outdoor social network