--Forecast for the West Slope of the Cascades.
--Forecast for the East Slope of the Cascades.
--Forecast for Mount Rainier.
--Forest Service Road Report for Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
--Climbers and hikers should be aware that on September 1st the hunting season for grouse and doves opens in Washington. In theory, these hunters are supposed to wear orange.
--Last week the rain made the rivers rise. The following photo of AAI guide Kurt Hicks was taken by Jefferson L. Morriss. This creek -- found on the approach to the north side of Mount Baker -- was so high, that our guides had to rig a tyrolean to get across it.
--Temperatures continue to be warm on the east side of the mountains with cooler temperatures appearing on the west side. Last week we saw heavy rain throughout the range. By the time the weekend rolled around, things got a little better. A party climbed the East Ridge of Forbidden, another party climbed the Dorado Needle, and people are definitely still getting up the North Ridge of Mount Baker.--Some skiers just never quit! This guy skied the Quien Sabe Glacier on Sahale Peak this weekend. These guys skied the Muir Snowfield. And this party went skiing on Mount Baker.
SIERRA:
--For up to date avalanche and weather reports in the E astern Sierra, click here.
--Here is a picture heavy trip report from a party that climbed Matterhorn Peak. Here is a slightly outdated trip report from the Middle Palisade. And here is a multi-peak trip report to the Sierra that features Bear Creek Spire.
ALPS:
--Chamonix and Mont Blanc Regional Forecasts may be found here.
--AAI guide Dylan Taylor and former AAI program coordinator Natasha Caldwell were at the Victor Emmanual Hut in the Alps when a massive rock avalanche swept down the mountain. There were no injuries, but all of the guests at the hut were evacuated. Dylan took the following photos of the rockfall and the evacuation:
The rock avalanche from the hut.
Natasha on her way to the helicopter.
--AAI guide Dylan Taylor and former AAI program coordinator Natasha Caldwell were at the Victor Emmanual Hut in the Alps when a massive rock avalanche swept down the mountain. There were no injuries, but all of the guests at the hut were evacuated. Dylan took the following photos of the rockfall and the evacuation:
People running from the rockfall.
The rock avalanche from the hut.
Natasha on her way to the helicopter.--Forecast for Denali
--The Alaska season is over until April of 2009.
RED ROCK CANYON:
-- Temperatures remain high in Red Rock, but people are starting to gear up for the Fall climbing season. Average highs throughout the summer range between 102 and 108. The campground is closed and will re-open next week!
CLIMBING MAGAZINE WEATHER:
Climbing Magazine weather reports for Yosemite, Denali and Rainier may be found here.
