Conditions Report -- May 28, 2008

NORTHWEST:

--Forecast for the West Slope of the Cascades.

--Forecast for the East Slope of the Cascades.

--Forecast for Mount Rainier.

--The Icicle River Road was covered by a mudslide last week at mile marker 15. This is beyond most of the climbing, but does limit access to campgrounds.

SIERRA:

--For up to date avalanche and weather reports in the Eastern Sierra, click here.

ALASKA RANGE:

--Forecast for Denali

ALPS:

--Chamonix and Mont Blanc Regional Forecasts may be found here.

--This website has snow reports for ski resorts throughout the Alps.

RED ROCK CANYON:

-- Temperatures spiked up well into the 100s last week and then dropped significantly. The weather is definitely becoming less stable. Real heat which equals the end of the climbing season is right around the corner.

--There are open campsites at the 13 Mile Campground. The campground closes at the end of the month for the summer.

--The Red Rock Scenic Drive is now open from 6 in the morning until 8 in the evening

--If you are doing a long route and don’t think that you’ll be back to the car by 8, then be sure to call 702-515-5050 to obtain a late exit permit.

--A new parking lot is currently under construction at the start of the Black Velvet Road. If you wish to climb in Black Velvet Canyon you will need to access it via an alternative route.


MOUNT EVEREST:

--Summit conditions on Mount Everest are updated every day here.