--Forecast for the East Slope of the Cascades.
--Forecast for Mount Rainier.
--Forest Service Road Report for Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
--AAI Guide Alasdair Turner climbed the North Ridge of Mount Baker the other day and had the following to say: "The route is in really good shape. We reached the ice pitches via the normal way to the right of the buttress. It looks like some people have gone left of the buttress, but this adds more time and is not necessary. As far as route beta goes, go straight up. There is a small traverse on the summit to avoid a HUGE shrund, which is worth walking to the edge of to look in since it is big enough to fit many houses inside. To exit the ridge to the summit, dogleg very slightly right (20 meters) and go straight up the steep wall to the summit plateau. The route is in icy shape where it should be, and has perfect hard snow where it should be. I used bomber ice screw belays on the ice pitches and single ice axe belays above that with solid picket placements for running pro."
--The plastic pit toilets will be helicoptered into Mount Baker today. These toilets will be placed at strategic locations on both the north and the south side of the mountain.
--For those of you who are new to climbing in Squamish, it's important to remember that there is a lot of theft in the area. Protect yourself by taking valuables out of your car. To read about one unfortunate victims first trip to Squamish, click here.
--The climbing season has really taken off in Darrington. This particular climbing area is one of the best kept secrets in Washington. To read about the conditions, click here.
--The massive 12.5 square mile Cold Springs fire near Mount Adams was 75 percent contained as of Monday. To read more about this, click here.
ALASKA RANGE:
--Forecast for Denali
--The Denali season is over. Most parties that are still climbing in the area are focused on more obscure objectives.
SIERRA:
--For up to date avalanche and weather reports in the Eastern Sierra, click here.
ALPS:
--Chamonix and Mont Blanc Regional Forecasts may be found here.
RED ROCK CANYON:
-- Temperatures continue to climb in Red Rock and the season has officially ended. Average highs throughout the summer range between 102 and 108. The campground is closed and will re-open at the beginning of September. Locals tend to climb at higher altitudes where the temperatures are cooler. Many visit Mount Charleston or Flagstaff throughout the summer season.
CLIMBING MAGAZINE WEATHER:
Climbing Magazine weather reports for Yosemite, Denali and Rainier may be found here.
