yah i live in Walla Walla. I dont ride much up by bluewood (1 hour) but theres some good riding up there. Tollgate is about an hour away as well and thats where i ride most. the season starts around dec 1st legally, but ive done lotsa riding b4 that most years. you will be pushing it if you keep riding much past the end of march. last year there was still about 3 or 4 feet when the trails were opened to the big rigs. But they keep the trails in real nice condition up at tollgate, but not a lotta real steep stuff. google the "tamerack inn" and you will find some more info on tollgate. But there is a lot of riders up there on the weekends