Major Avalanche Warning for the Scenic Area

The dump of wet snow on the west side of Steven Pass has launched several uncontrolled avalanches today and the situation is not going to get better because more heavy snow is forecast for this area.The snow situation at Scenic Hot Springs may not seem that bad once you get into the treeline, but remember that there is a huge amount of very steep mountainside about the springs, rising to about

The Snow at Scenic from Highway 2

d, one of our volunteers at Scenic Hot Springs, offers this image of the hot springs mountainside that she took near the crest of Stevens Pass. The view is looking south and you can plainly see the BPA maintenance road coming up from the right edge of the image. If you look carefully, you will be able to see the trailhead about midway between the last two towers. The main spring location is

Status of Spring Visits

It's come to my attention that various forums and groups have been posting that Scenic Hot Springs is open to the public. We need to dispel this notion. Scenic Hot Springs IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!The scuttlebutt is a result of various postings on the Internet and the continued good graces of the owner. Also, this property is very difficult to prevent access. So let me be blunt . . . if you

A Trip Report from a Volunteer - 12-29-2005

Note: Jason, the writer of this trip report, had explicit permission to be on the property, helping to collect the empirical data we need. Scenic Hot Springs still remains 'posted' property.The springs remain running at good temperatures with the exception of the lower east spring which is an astonishing low 96 degs. Also, the west springs (Bear Den Springs) are the hotter of the two, indicating

Lot's of Snow up at the Springs

Snow level is way down to 1,500 to 2,000 ft with this latest series of storms . . . and a lot of heavy snow has been deposited up on the hot springs slope.The latest attempt by George and Matt and Mike with 4-wheel drive and chained off-roaders got them no further than the first BPA Tower. The access road is a no-go! We are doing a yo-yo with the temps as well, forming a slick heavy layer that

Snow at Scenic

National Weather Service Forecast For the West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes Tonight (Thursday) ... Snow... Heavy at times. Snow accumulation around 6 inches. Snow level 3500 feet. Southwest wind in the passes 10 to 20 mph. Friday... Snow... Heavy at times. Snow accumulation around 6 inches. Isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level 3000 feet. Afternoon

Thank you Rick

Thank you Rick for your outstanding work for returning Scenic hot springsto the place of joy it has been in my heart!To all that love this place as much as i do,We need to work as one as we move forword to see Scenic in a new light.Scenic gave me alot in my life, friendships, peace & joy.Thank you Rick and all that gave thier time & hard work to see this place come back to the people that are in