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Those planning to cut a Christmas tree in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest this year may want to do it before the snow falls in the high country. Permits to cut trees went on sale Monday and will be available until Dec. 24.

Unlike past years, the Forest Service will not plow Forest Service roads 7010 and 75 on the state Route 410 corridor. “Providing motor vehicle access to the high country can be difficult because of large elevation gains of 2,000 to 5,000 feet and quickly-changing weather conditions on steep, single-lane gravel roads,� said Jim Franzel, district ranger for the Snoqualmie Ranger District. He said there isn’t enough funding to plow and monitor road conditions. Additionally, the noble and silver fir second growth stands that have supported the Christmas tree harvests now exceed the maximum allowable 20 feet, having originated from commercial cutting of these areas in the 1960s and 70s. The long-range goal for the Christmas tree program is to plant noble fir in lower elevation areas in both corridors, which will take seven to 10 years to become harvestable size.

The Enumclaw and North Bend offices sell approximately 4,500 harvest permits annually.

Franzel suggests harvesting a tree before Thanksgiving to avoid the snow. He said a cut tree can be kept outdoors for a few weeks without harm.

Locally, permits are available at the Enumclaw ranger station, 450 Roosevelt Ave. The phone number for the office is 360-825-6585.

Permits also are being sold at stations in Sedro-Woolley, Darrington, Granite Falls, Skykomish, Lynnwood and Seattle.

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Proper training needed before tackling outdoors again threatens backcountry snowshoers and skiers.

A few years back, my partner, Georgeann, and I made the one-day drive east on the

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The road to the pass took us west from Revelstoke, B.C., and wound its way up the Illecillewaet (Ill-ehsill-eh-wet) River, hugging the valley sides as timbered slopes rose steeply to unseen summits on one side. Signs saying, “Avalanche Zone. No Stopping,� warned of danger and huge piles of snow along

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the road testified to the truth of the warning signs. Heavily constructed snow sheds covered the highway in places where the biggest slide paths crossed the road.

At the summit of Rogers Pass, the rocky north face of Mount MacDonald rose a neck-craning 5,000 feet from the road. Next to that peak was Avalanche Mountain with a slide path like a giant, pitched roof, a kilometer wide and bordered by a trimline of dark evergreen trees indicating the extent of the avalanches. The open slopes and pointed summits above were the purest white. Across the road from Avalanche Mountain is Glacier Park Lodge, a steep-roofed motel that caters to busloads of tourists in the summer with winter providing a slim but growing business of ski tourists who can hike on skis for the day and return to a warm room, hot tub and fine dining.

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dug out. Twelve days later, a group of high school students were buried in a slide just a 30-minute hike up Connaught Creek. In this case, 17 skiers were traveling up the valley when a huge slide broke loose 3,000 feet above them. The torrent of snow traveled more than a mile down the mountainside and down the valley overwhelming the group, creating a debris pile 1,500 feet across.

My own history with avalanches spans more than years of winter mountaineering in avalanche country, where adventures on the snow are tempered with the caution. Constant vigilance, a survival mechanism, is the watchword when traveling in avalanche country and the heightened level of sensory awareness is stimulating; akin to that of wild animals attuned to their surroundings. Beginning in 1977 with my first avalanche training course, I was harshly introduced to the realities of what I had learned. Two weeks after training, I was called

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sheds below. Keeping the road open for commerce is a priority for the highway department and has been a struggle since the 19th century. As I passed the piles of avalanche debris, I reflected on how much avalanches had affected my life, the lives of other adventure seeking backcountry skiers and the lives of the men who opened this rugged country almost 150 years ago.

Georgeann and I did our first ski tour departing out the back door of the lodge destined for Balu Pass at the head of Connaught Creek.

This trail took us across some deadly slide paths. Our safe ascent of the valley was made only after carefully assessing the snow conditions and after choosing the safest terrain in the valley. As we skied up the Connaught, I thought of the two high profile avalanche accidents that had happened nearby only a few weeks prior to our visit.

Near the Durrand Glacier, a famous ski guide led 21 skiers up a slope he had deemed safe. The slope avalanched and buried 13 skiers, killing seven before they could be

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OUTDOORS FROM 4 out on an avalanche accident on Mount Rainier where I had to give CPR to a cold and lifeless victim.

I was once hiking with two companions across some big snow slopes in Alaska, when we stopped for a lunch break. During our short rest, it became foggy, reducing visibility to 10 feet and a sprinkle of rain began. As my partners finished packing, I started forward to take my turn breaking trail in the snow, but after taking about five steps, I stopped. Sensing a sudden change in the snow, I hesitated to walk forward in the whiteout, feeling I should not take the next step.

I called to my friends, “I don’t like this,� and a moment later, an avalanche released and flew by me, invisible in the fog, but not more than 25 feet away. On another occasion, climbing a snow slope, moving from tree to tree as islands of safety, I decided to get off the suspicious slope and a big slide crashed down five minutes later.

Being expert is no guarantee of immunity from avalanche accidents. Ever cautious, I still managed to be swept away by a small slides a few years ago and worst of all, I lost two good friends

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The winter wilderness of snowy mountains is worth the effort, as the rewards are great: the muffled sounds in a thickly blanketed forest as I push my ski forward through soft snow; the sight of snowshoe hare tracks revealing a wild creature’s movements; the howling wind stinging my face with icy crystals; the elegant curves of frozen snow waves, known as cornices, formed by the wind on the ridge tops; the satisfaction of reaching a high goal and the exciting anticipation of the run down; the thrill of a swift, smooth, sinuous descent, carving arcs, with skis floating, almost flying over the soft powder snow.

Georgeann and I spent several days skiing around Rogers Pass, avoiding the most dangerous areas which were near the ridge tops.

Several days later, after many miles of snow passing under our skis, we finished our ski trip unscathed.

The mountains call, and we respond. To avoid the risk, I could avoid going to the mountains, but as Helen Keller said, “Life without risk is no life at all.�

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Plenty of events to keep everyone busy during the winter November 23 It’s an early-release day for all students in the White River School District and there will be no afternoon kindergarten.

The Plateau area’s annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service is at Sacred Heart this year at 7 p.m.

It is a gathering of all the Christian churches in the spirit of Thanksgiving to give thanks for the many blessings we have received.

Different leaders of the churches share prayer and Scripture and song.

overindulgence. Eat too much, enjoy family and watch football. There’s not much else to do, as the Thanksgiving holiday has closed all governmental offices, including schools.

Most are closed Friday, too.

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Come see Sumner’s bridge lit up for the holidays, courtesy of the Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse.

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December 2 It’s time for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Black Diamond.

The event gets rolling at 6:30 p.m. at the community center. The fire department gives Santa a ride to the center; Santa lights the tree at 7 and will be available for photos. Local musician Stan Terrell will lead caroling at 6:30pm, Santa lights the tree at 7pm, and will be available for pictures afterward. Cookies and hot cocoa will served for your enjoyment.

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Plateau Community Players presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,� a one-hour, kid-friendly show scheduled to open at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the White River High School theater with additional shows at 1, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3.

Tickets are $5.

The play is about the Herdmans, the worst kids in the history of the world. A group that lies, steals, smoke cigars, swear, hit little kids and invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant.

The Herdmans have never heard the Christmas story and their interpretation has a lot of people up in arms, but in the end the Christmas message is clear.

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Class options cover computers, cooking, creative writing, art, financial management, languages, dance or outdoor activities.

For information visit the Enumclaw branch campus at 1414 Griffin Ave., call 253-288-3400 or go online to www.greenriver.edu.

Nothing says “special� during the holidays like picking out a hand-crafted gift made here on the Plateau.

There are various options available, including items sure to please the family member with a sweet tooth. Check out the specialty caramels offered at Sweet Necessities and homemade fudge found at Collectables on Cole.

And for the adult set, don’t forget the special treats created at Buckley’s Elk Head Brewery.

Sweets and suds – a holiday classic.

Sumner residents don’t have to look far for holiday gifts and housewarmers for adults or children.

For adults who want a house full of the smells of Christmas spirit, Folkart Gatherings offers a selection of Irvin’s-brand electric tart warmers. The tart warmer is a flameless alternative to candles.

Though named for a candle-powered kitchen device that would literally warm the bottoms of pastries, in this case the heat and light source is a plug-in electric warmer, and the “tart� is a solid wax puck.

For parents, the holidays present an opportunity to dress up a new baby or toddler in cute, seasonal outfits.

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December 3 Enumclaw’s Whoville Grand Christmas Parade begins at 6 p.m. and, in keeping with tradition, will cover Cole Street through downtown Enumclaw. For those participating in the parade, staging begins at 4:30. There will be awards for best overall entry and best themed entry.

The entry fee is $25 but climbs to $35 the day of the event.

Buckley’s traditional Christmas tree auction, complete with dinner and entertainment, begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Eagles hall on state Route 410.

The stars of the event are the decorated, themed Christmas trees, ready to be displayed in the highest bidder’s home or office.

Admission is $20 per person – $10 for kids 12 and younger – and includes dinner. Tickets are available at the Buckley Chamber of Commerce office, 769 Main St., and also will be sold at the Eagles hall the day of the event. Proceeds are used for city beautification efforts. “The Futu re Remembered: The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair And Its Legacy� – a new coffeetable book - will be the topic of a program offered at 7 p.m. at Baker Street Books, 32709 Railroad Ave. in Black Diamond. Meet authors and HistoryLink. org historians Paula Becker and Alan Stein as they discuss the people and events that made the fair unique.

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December 5 Family story time at the Black Diamond Library begins at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome. Discover new stories, rhymes, flannel boards and songs in this half-hour program designed to help build early lacy skills as your child gets ready to read.

The Bonney Lake Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at the Public Safety building, 18421 Sumner-Buckley Hwy. E. The day begins at 7 a.m. with a pancake feed and food drive and culminates with the tree lighting at 6 p.m., complete with entertainment and refreshments.

December 4 The Gateway Concert Band presents its annual holiday performance “Good Tidings to All� at 2 p.m. in the White River High School theater and then again at 7:15 p.m. Dec.

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December 9 Plateau Ballet Repertory Theatre’s annual production “Nutcracker� will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 10, 16 and 17 and 3 p.m.

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Get some fat stacks with maple syrup at the Firefighter’s Pancake Feed and food drive from 7 a.m. to noon at the Sumner Fire Station, 800 Harrison St. A $3 donation per person is asked. Donations benefit local families for Christmas. Firefighters will also be accepting new and gently used coats, gloves, scarves, hats and sleeping bags.

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December 10 A Surfin’ Santa Party is planned for the Enumclaw pool. Go swimming, get a picture taken with Santa and watch a holiday movie.

The event is from 3 to 6 p.m. Cost is $5 for city residents, $6 for nonresidents.

Photos are $3 for two for $5.

21st Annual Holiday Fantasy Gala Dinner and Auction begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Enumclaw Expo Center. The largest fundraiser of the year, the Gala features a fabulous sit-down dinner, silent auction with over 200 wonderful items, and a live auction where guests can bid on exciting adventures, vacation packages, and unique items.

Holiday Fantasy is made possible by individuals and companies who generously sponsor this event. Tickets are $85.

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December 13 The students at Carbonado Historical School present “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate

Educator and provocateur Don Hagen will speak at the Plateau Area Writers Association from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Enumclaw library. Hagen is a retired

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December 18 Float-in movie nights are from 7 to 9:30 p.m. the third Friday of every month. Pool staff provides mats, or attendees can take their own floats to lounge on the water.

December 20 Black Diamond Library 3rd Tuesday Book Club will discuss “Ape House� by Sara Gruen at 7 p.m. Copies of the following month’s book will be available at each book group and at the library as long as copies are available. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Black Diamond Library.

Enumclaw Community Church sponsors a free

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Taproot Theatre Production of “The Birth� at 7 p.m. at the Enumclaw High School auditorium. The suggested donation is a food or cash donation to Plateau Outreach Ministries. For ticket information call 360-825-5473. For other information, contact Dave Stamper at davestam@msn. com or 360-825-1818.

December 21 Friends of the Black Diamond Library monthly meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

This nonprofit group supports the library through fundraising, sponsorship of programs and services and increasing awareness of the library’s community role.

Students in the White River School District begin their mid-winter break.

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December 22 Winter break begins for students and staff in the Enumclaw School District.

All will return to class Jan. 3.

A Christmas party for all senior citizens in the greater Black Diamond area is planned for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center. Seniors may bring a gift for the gift exchange, no more than a $10 value, and marked “male� or “female.� Sign up in advance by calling 360-886-1011 or stopping by the center, 31605 Third Ave.

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