MTTA News Archive

This archive contains links to selected old news articles.   The most recently archived articles are added to the top.

From January-March 2008:

A Tacoma News Tribune's article provides a nice summary of how we got our new Snow Cat and MTTA's challenges looking forward. 
Please E-mail / Call Today! Please help MTTA secure 2009 state funds to keep our roads plowed, groom our South District, and better handle emergencies.  See: Help Secure State Funding.
Go North! Check out:   the new photos in our Go North! section.
And PLEASE send us pics, captions and stories from your adventures!
Please Help MTTA has lost revenue from 3 of our 4 huts for the second year in a row and recently had the unplanned expense of a $6000 snow plow when DNR was not successful in finding a SnoPark plow contractor.   In addition, much cash has already been committed to meet matching funds for the new Snow Cat (this project was started before last fall's flooding disaster).  Please help MTTA by considering an easy Online Gift, or by mailing a check to MTTA, PO Box 206, Ashford, WA 98304.   All gifts are tax deductable.

From October-December 2007:

New Snow Cat!
(Dec. Update)
Thanks to everyone's tremendous efforts and generosity, we now have a new Snow Cat on order.   It is now expected by the end of December!  Checkout our (140K PDF) and the smiles when the deposit was made.
Gala Results Loyal trail users, donors and volunteers lead to a Successful Gala 2007
New Snow Cat! Tony Abruzzo, Mike Smith, Gene Glasanow and Bob Peterson during new Snow Cat Ordering The fundraising drive met its goals, and a new Snow Cat has been ordered.  Checkout the list of donors (PDF) and the smiles when the deposit is made. Thanks to everyone's tremendous efforts, and MTTA Vice President Mike Smith's donation of the last $1,000, the Snowcat fundraising drive met its goals on October 13th, 2007.   The photo shows MTTA Treasurer Tony Abruzzo making a down payment of $10,000.00 to Mark Lesher of Peterson Equipment, with Vice President Mike Smith and Grant Manager Gene Glasunow in the background.  The new Snow Cat will provide expanded grooming in our North District.
A NEW SNOW CAT
Sept 24th Update
Snowcat laying velvet trail
Our #1 2007 priority, a new Snow Cat, is almost within reach, but we still need your help!  

In the past two weeks, a FABULOUS team of volunteers has chaulked up over 900 hours!!  This should bring our total hours up to 7000, making us eligible for $75,000 in matching grant funds.

That brings our total $'s raised to almost $149,000, but we need an additional $2500 to reach the Snow Cat purchase price.  YOU can help us win this race!  PLEASE provide an easy Online Gift, or mail a check to MTTA, PO Box 206, Ashford, WA 98304.  Even small donations help!  Checkout who's who on our and learn more about the Snow Cat Fund Raising Drive.
THE NEXT STEP...
After helping out the Snow Cat drive with a donation, be sure to take the next step:
Attend Fall Gala at Seattle REI on Nov 3rd!!  AND
be sure to bring items for the Silent Auction.

From March and April 2007:

St. Patrick's Day Follies
"Got the Starbucks, wine and gourmet goodies?"
Checkout volunteer patroller Gene Glasnow's answer:
St Patrick's Day Follies (~2 MB)

Grooming Reduction Continued SnoCat mechanical problems finally add up. Grooming will be limited for the rest of the season, but you can help.   See:  Equipment Problems Limit Grooming
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE make this phone call!
Your help is urgently needed.
Music for the Mountain
March 23-25
Shed your blues and rock for the rock!  A Benefit Concert for Mt Rainier National Park and more.   Join Randy Oxford, Nicole Fournier, Geoffrey Castle and 20 other incredible bands for a weekend of blues, jazz, country, soul and funk.  
Feb newsletter   Get the details on the "Epic Adventure to High Hut" --
read the   (problems? - download Adobe Reader)

From February 2007:

The very first Celebrate Snow Days Feb 3rd & 4th Join in the fun at the first annual Celebrate Snow Days in Ashford at the Base of Mt Rainier.  Don't miss the fabulous prizes available at the which is open to all snowshoers and x-c skiers (including beginners!).   With a snow man building contest, free carriage rides, movies and slideshows, and wine tasting, there is fun to be had by all.   Learn more...

From January 2007:

In the News Longview's Daily News: 
The Results are in. Members:   Please see our Members page
for the election results and also for our
new on-line Mission Statement and Org Chart.
Does a Free Lunch Exist?

Find out at the first-ever:   Lop-to-Hut Event!
Jan. 13th (this Saturday!)

From December 2006:

A Silver Lining Flooding Disasters Lead to Expanded Operations
Winter fun awaits you in our North District!
In the News Kitsap Sun: 
  (with a shot of our own Ed Book!)
Kitsap Sun: 
  (our Trail Operations Coordinator!)
Tacoma News Tribune: 
  (Paradise is closed through at least March)
Dec newsletter   Get the latest news - read the
(To access this file, get the Adobe Reader).
MTTA Needs Your Help When Should the South District Access be Fixed?
You can make it happen sooner.

From Before December 2006:

Nov 4th, 2-6 PM Fall Gala at Seattle REI  
First chance for winter hut reservations!

Oct Newsletter   Get the latest news - read the
(To access this file, get the Adobe Reader).
September 16th September Work Party and Rainier Mtn Festival
It's an annual ritual - join us for the fall fun!
High Hut makes; the List! MTTA makes National Geographic's list of "Basecamps on the Edge"! 
High Hut described as "A Volcano of One's Own".
Check it out:   Weekend Getaways: Basecamp's on the Edge

It was a very SNOWY March!
Click the Pics!

Can it snow too much?

Patrolling at High Hut

A Snowcat comes back to life!
The Answer  MountainCam Pics Tell a Story
Did you guess right?


Snowy Weekend at the Yurt
Pics from Jan 28th & 29th. 
Click the Pics!
   

On-Line Hut Availability! Start planning your adventure today -
Check availabilty at your favorite hut!

New Snow for the New Year!!!
M3 MountainCam Pics from Jan 3rd.  Click the Pics!

   
Giving gets Easier Online Gifts
We need your help and it's now easier than ever.
High Hut Ridge with Rainier
High Hut Ridge
Summer Getaways
Mountain biking, hiking, Rainier and so much more!