--Due to the warm temperatures seen in the Cascades this summer the snow which typically covers our countless glaciers has melted, exposing the glacial ice below. To read more about the hazards this presents, particularly on Mt. Rainier click here.
--In a related report, there is absolutely no snow on the Hogsback Headwall above the Hogsback camp on the north side of Mount Baker. Both the Easton and the Coleman-Deming routes have many exposed crevasses that require belays to cross.
--In a related report, there is absolutely no snow on the Hogsback Headwall above the Hogsback camp on the north side of Mount Baker. Both the Easton and the Coleman-Deming routes have many exposed crevasses that require belays to cross.
--The Glacier Creek Road, which provides access to the north side of Mount Baker has opened. There are some stipulation on travel. To read about them, click here.
--Webcams for Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Leavenworth, and Highway 2.
--The Tieton River climbing areas have been closed for the season due to nesting raptors. To read more about this closure, click here.
--We have recently received a couple updates regarding current Squamish conditions. Click here to read more.
--Very few parties got out over the long wet weekend. However, an AAI team did make it up to 6000 feet on the north side of Mount Baker. It appears that there was some snow accumulation high on the mountain. We should have better information about how much snow actually fell as more teams come down later in the week.
--Very few parties got out over the long wet weekend. However, an AAI team did make it up to 6000 feet on the north side of Mount Baker. It appears that there was some snow accumulation high on the mountain. We should have better information about how much snow actually fell as more teams come down later in the week.
SIERRA:
--For information regarding wall closures due to falcon nesting in Yosemite National Park, click here.
--Webcams for Bishop, June Lake, Mammoth Mountain, Mono Lake, Tioga Pass, and Yosemite National Park.
--The 7,425-acre Big Meadow fire in Yosemite National park is now 100% contained. The fire has been burning since August 26th when a 91-acre controlled burn escaped its intended boundary. All roads have been reopened for traffic. To read a Los Angeles Times article about the fire, click here.
--The 7,425-acre Big Meadow fire in Yosemite National park is now 100% contained. The fire has been burning since August 26th when a 91-acre controlled burn escaped its intended boundary. All roads have been reopened for traffic. To read a Los Angeles Times article about the fire, click here.
ALPS:
--Chamonix and Mont Blanc Regional Forecasts may be found here.
--Webcams for Chamonix Valley, Zermatt and the Matterhorn.
--The climbing season in the Alps has begun and we are accepting applications for our 2009 climbs of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and the Eiger and many other peaks in France and Switzerland. Please call our office (360-671-1505) for current availability.
RED ROCK CANYON:
--The American Alpine Institute's Red Rock season will officially start on September 21st. Please call our office for up-to-date information.
--Forecast and average temperatures for Red Rock Canyon.
--Webcam for Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
--The late exit and overnight permit number for Red Rock Canyon is 702-515-5050. If there is any chance that you will be inside the park after closing, be sure to call this number so that you don't get a ticket.
--The scenic drive currently opens its gates at 6 in the morning.
--There are plans to change the fee structure for camping and climbing in Red Rock Canyon. To learn more about the proposed changes and to find out how you can help keep the fees as they currently are, please click here.
JOSHUA TREE:
--The American Alpine Institute Joshua Tree season will start in late September, please contact us for more information.
--Forecast and average temperatures for Joshua Tree National Park.
--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.
ALASKA RANGE:
--The climbing season in the Alaska Range has come to an end. The American Alpine Institute is now accepting applications for the 2010 climbing season. Please call our office at 360-671-1505 for more information.
--Webcam for Denali National Park.
