Backcountry & Avalanche - Crater Lake Ski Patrol

Neither Crater Lake National Park, nor the Crater Lake Ski Patrol, offer current information on weather conditions or travel warnings.

Neither Crater Lake National Park, nor the Crater Lake Ski Patrol, offer current information on avalanche conditions, snow conditions nor advise on safety conditions in backcountry areas of the Park.

Be Aware: Traveling to and from the Park, activities and personal gear are your responsibility.

There are a few avalanche areas in Crater Lake National Park. Stay informed and be aware. Please visit the Backcountry Office in the Garfield Ranger Station, located just behind the Visitors Center at Crater Lake. Visit Backcountry Camping to view details about winter activities at Crater Lake National Park.

Backcountry permits are required for avalanche areas and areas more than 1 mile from the Visitor Center and from Rim Village.

For information on avalanches and Avalanche Trainings, see avalanche.org
For information about the Mt. Shasta, California backcountry area, see Mt Shasta Avalanche Center
For information about the Mt. Bachelor backcountry area, see Central Oregon Avalanche Center
For information about areas in Washington and Portland, Oregon, see Northwest Avalanche Center