Mount Rainier Forecast

Mount Rainier Recreational Forecast -- looking better for Saturday!

Check out the details here: Mount Rainier Recreational Forecast updates

Banff Mountain Film Fest

2016 Banff Mountain Film Festival 

December 10 and 11, Capitol Theater in downtown Oly

The Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival each Fall in Banff, Alberta includes epic mountain stories that includes profound journeys, unexpected adventures, and ground-breaking expeditions told by authors, photographers, and filmmakers from around the globe. It's a lot of fun!

Ticket Information:

• Saturday December 10th
• Sunday December 11th

Warehouse Rock Gym Nights for 2016-17!

"NTHS Discount Nights" at the Warehouse Rock Gym are back for 2016-17! This year they'll be happening on the LAST WEDNESDAY of each month from 6-8 PM. the cost is only $10 (plus tax) for a pass and rentals--a very good deal! See you there, and bring a friend! Just show them your school ID and/or let them know you're an NTHS student.

The first night will be Wednesday, September 28th!

IMPORTANT: If you're under 18 (and most of you are) you must have a parent/guardian sign a printed waiver before you go to the gym. You can print one here - You can't climb at the Rock Gym without it.

Summer 2016 Sailing Classes!

Whitewater Rafting on the Wenatchee River

On May 28th, 2016, NTHS OAC traveled to Cashmere, WA for the first annual (we hope!) NTHS OAC whitewater rafting trip on the Wenatchee River. The pictures say it all--it was a spectacular day, and we can't wait to get back for more. Thank you to Lacey Parks and Wildwater River Guides for making it happen. Click here to see all the pictures!

Elwha Valley and Elwha River Restoration

Another great trip!

On April 30, 2016 the NTHS Outdoor Adventure Club visited the Elwha River Valley and the site of the former Glines Canyon Dam. Due to a washout (the river is returning to its natural state, after all) we had to hike approximately 9.1 miles roundtrip to the former dam site and reservoir bed, and it was worth the effort. The weather was perfect (again), the group was strong and the DQ Blizzards were tasty.

Here are more links to give you some background information related to the Elwha River Restoration process:

• Elwha River Restoration - lots of great info! 
• A series of great videos documenting the area and the process

Former Glines Canyon Dam Overlook

Glines Canyon from the "new" riverbed

Pleasant Glade Neighborhood Park Habitat Restoration

Rams at work!

On Saturday, March 12th, a group of NTHS Outdoor Adventure Club leaders teamed up with the City of Lacey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife for a morning of service, planting native trees at the new Pleasant Glade Park in Lacey. One of the organizers reported that NTHS was "by far, my favorite volunteer group we've had!" 

We'll be back for more in the coming months and years!