Sundown M Ranch

06/01/2026

We are still looking for folks that would be willing to do a workshop at Counselor Camp later this summer. Please submit your proposal soon!

05/22/2026

This was the first time we've taken the Sundown Youth on this hike, and they did amazing. It wasn't easy, but we all did it... one step at a time.

• Seasonal road closure: Roads within and around Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest are subject to seasonal closure. For more information, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mbs/alerts-notices • Parking fee information: Beginning in June 2025, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie day use site fees ma...

05/21/2026

Photos from the Annette Lake trail Sundown Youth Hike on 5/20/26

05/07/2026

Photos from the Sundown youth hike to Packwood Lake yesterday 5/6/26. What an amazing day!🥾🌄🏔

05/07/2026

Getting out in nature is one of the best ways to help theses youth heal. What an amazing hike yesterday.

• Seasonal road closure: Roads within Gifford Pinchot National Forest are subject to seasonal closure in the winter months. For more information, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=74304 The Packwood Lake Trail is a popular early-season trail that travels th...

04/30/2026

Pictures from our Youth Hike 4/29/26 to Silver Falls at the base of Mt Rainier. What a beautiful day. So glad to have the med student join us!

04/29/2026

The youth hike today at Mt. Rainier's Silver Falls was perfect today. These amazing youth, and staff, did nine miles with over 1000 vertical feet. So impressed.

• General fee: Mount Rainier National Park charges a fee to enter. The fee varies depending on the vehicle used to enter the park (car, motorcycle, bike, on foot, or on horseback). For more information, please visithttps://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/fees.htm • Seasonal road closure: Roads le...

04/08/2026

Counselor Camp 2026
Call for Workshop Proposals

Good morning Campers! 🌲🌲🌲

Call for workshop Proposals is now open.

Do you have an inspiring, creative workshop you would like to share with your youth/young adult provider colleagues?

Come join us for Counselor Camp 2026, Sept. 11th-13th.

Counselor Camp is an inspiring weekend conference, held in beautiful Randle WA, designed for professionals who work with youth and young adults within the broad scope of behavioral health, education, prevention and more.

Requests for workshop proposals closes June 1st.

Visit the link below for details
https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foutlook.us5.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dd377bf97f735ddf5650b5dd3e%26id%3D38e5a3a4ef%26e%3D12db5d5956&data=05%7C02%7Cjeredcarter%40sundown.org%7Cbbbcc81d1a5e4850213d08de9191f30f%7Cccefcdfd6baf4da690964bfcee3a4c6c%7C0%7C0%7C639108253213630349%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6A5vWDU95F%2F8%2BOaZcwGP7YQ26MC2nSSdwsT%2F7QDxSi0%3D&reserved=0

For more information about the conference visit.

https://empoweryouthnetwork.org/counselor-camp-2026/

We are seeking presenters who will participate and stay for the duration of the conference if possible. Presenters are offered two nights lodging and meals, 13 CEUs, and a wonderful regenerative experience at Counselor Camp for a reduced Presenter Discounted Rate of $75 (one reduced price per presentation).
The theme of Counselor Camp is Healing the Mind, Body, and Spirit. We encourage creative proposals on all topics related to youth and young adult services and engagement. Creativity is, after all, one of the best tools to help us engage this population!

Counselor Camp is a grassroots, peer-led conference and depends on professionals in the field to share their time and expertise as a means of advancement in their work. A goal of Camp is to keep costs low for participants. You are also invited to bring brochures, business cards, and other materials for display. Vendor tables will be available at no charge for presenters. If you require other support, please let us know.

13 CEUs for your general conference attendance are available plus 4 Ethics CEUs for participation in the preconference. In addition to the workshops, Camp includes opportunities to enjoy nature hikes, yoga, attend recovery meetings, visits with a Massage Therapist, arts & crafts, as well as a Saturday night campfire with s’mores!
The beautiful camp setting at the Cispus Learning Center in Randle WA provides a wonderful opportunity for rest, renewal, and healing for those doing this important work. We can’t wait to see you at Camp.

03/25/2026

Great first Youth Hike at Ancient Lake Trail

03/25/2026

Sundown Youth Facility had a great first hike of the year.

Keep in mind that the road leading to the trailhead will close seasonally due to snow. This trail follows scenic basalt cliffs with waterfalls and lakes along the way. There is little shade along this route, so bring plenty of water and sun protection, especially in the summer months. The many lakes...