Outreach
Not everyone who heads into the backcountry has formal avalanche training. Some are experienced but out of practice. Some are newer to winter travel and still building their awareness. Some just need a reminder at the right moment, in the right place.
SPART meets people where they are. Our outreach programs reach backcountry travelers before they enter avalanche terrain: at the trailhead, on the skin track, before the day matters, with practical tools and timely information that support better decisions in the mountains. We develop and sponsor these initiatives in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, the Northwest Avalanche Center, and local ski patrol organizations across the Snoqualmie Pass corridor.
Backcountry Radio Program
Shared FRS channels for popular Snoqualmie Pass zones help separate ski parties share location, intent, and hazard information. Radios are not required—and these channels are not monitored for rescue. Call 911 if you need help.
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Are You Beeping?
Trailhead signs remind travelers about avalanche risk and essential gear, and an automatic transceiver checker confirms your beacon is transmitting before you enter avalanche terrain.
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SPART / Hyak Beacon Park
A self-directed practice area at Summit East (Hyak) where you can rehearse finding buried beacons under timed conditions—so companion rescue skills are sharper before you need them for real.
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