The Run Up For Air mountain endurance series hosted an event on Tiger Mountain for the first time this past March. Read more about the origin of RUFA, how it was brought to the PNW, and a recap from race day.
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After an impactful public hearing on March 2nd, the Save Coal Creek group is preparing for an upcoming appeal.
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A virtual “Hiker Rally Day” was conducted by our friends at WTA on March 14. Read about it and their legislative agenda here.
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We are saddened to report the passing of former IATC president, board member, Alpiner editor, and hike leader, Douglas Simpson.
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Staff changes at IATC
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Over 120 energized marchers and rally goers converged to voice their support to Save Coal Creek. Keep the momentum going with the action items shared in the recap!
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In celebration of Women’s History Month (March) let’s talk about two champions of the Issaquah Alps, both named Ruth.
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A big turnout is needed at this critical time as the fate of this land is about to be decided.
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The revitalized and fully funded Trust Land Transfer program will provide resources for land conservation across the state of Washington, including 99 acres on West Tiger Mountain.
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An enthusiastic band of hikers set out from Snoqualmie Pass on July 4, 1990, intending to march all the way to Seattle and Puget Sound. We’ve reenacted a classic scene from the 1990 march with a handful of original participants.
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Supporters unfurled a 21-foot banner of petition signatures to Save Coal Creek at the Nov. 5, 2022 Bellevue City Council meeting. Bellevue is close to deciding on the permit. The time for everyone’s voice to be heard draws near. Photo by David Lai.
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Community within the wilderness: One runner’s tale of completing a “Snake-to-Lake” traverse.
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Land on Tiger Mtn. being targeted for WA State DNR’s new forest carbon reserve.
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A brief update on the status of the Tiger Mountain Trail rebuild in the West Tiger summit area.
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Working in cooperation with WTA, IATC is recruiting volunteers to work on trails in the Issaquah Alps.
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Advocacy is at the heart of what we do at IATC. We are driven by our passion for the land and trails, and work with our partners to ensure equal access for all and that the proper resources are available to grow and maintain what’s already here.
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We are hiring a part-time Program & Volunteer Coordinator to help us organize and run our hikes, field trips, work parties and special programs. Apply now.
Good news, urban/regional trail fans! A segment of the Issaquah-Preston Trail west of Highlands Drive has been reopened after a closure of over a year.
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Part 1 of 2 about Proposition No. 1 in the upcoming November general election and how the Conservation Futures property taxes it seeks to extend have already shaped the landscape and benefitted the wildlife of the Issaquah Alps.
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