Public Notice
The following requests have been submitted to the Washington Utilities &
Transportation Commission for their approval: September 8, 2025
To whom it may concern,
This notice is to inform you that Backcountry Travels, LLC has submitted a request to the
Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission for the following time schedule changes, to
take effect on November 1, 2025.
• Changing the service days for the winter schedule, removing Saturdays and Sundays:
Oct 16 through April 30. This service will focus on the week-day services during the off season.
This change will remove 56 days of operation for the Stehekin Ferry.
Backcountry Travels, LLC will continue to adjust and provide the best run schedules and safest
public transportation on Lake Chelan. Decisions will continue to be made based on essential
travel, supply needs and the safety of passengers and crew.
If you have questions or concerns, please email info@ladyofthelake.com or phone 509-682-
4584. If you have questions or concerns that you would like to address with the UTC, phone
888-333-9882 or email comments@utc.wa.gov.
Best regards,
Reed Courtney Brun Garfoot
Lake Chelan Boat Company