Conditions Report -- December 10, 2008

RED ROCK CANYON:

--Forecast and average temperatures for Red Rock Canyon.

A climber at the top of Mr. Z (III 5.7)

--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.

--Here is an excellent photo-heavy trip report from Red Rock Canyon. These guys really got after it on the sport routes!

JOSHUA TREE:

--Forecast and average temperatures for Joshua Tree National Park.

--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.

Mark Allen leads Coarse and Buggy (5.11a) in Joshua Tree
Photo by Ian McEleney

--Joshua Tree National Park is reintroducing the Climbers' Coffee Program. Join in on the opportunity to share your questions, concerns and views about climbing related issues with park staff members this Saturday from 8-10 am in the Intersection Rock Day Use Parking Area.

NORTHWEST:

--Forecast for the West Slope of the Cascades.

--Forecast for the East Slope of the Cascades.

--Webcam for Leavenworth and the Stuart Range.

--Forecast for Mount Rainier.

--Forest Service Road Report for Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

--Mount Saint Helens, Mount Adams conditions and recreation report.

--Webcams for Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Leavenworth and Highway 2.

--Up-to-date Pacific Northwest Ice Conditions may be found here.

Scott Coldiron takes a self-portrait on his solo ascent of the

Northeast Couloir of Dragontail Peak

--Though the weather was less-than-stellar this weekend, a number of parties got out and did interesting things. Most notably, this small, strong team completed a steep first ascent on Buck Mountain. This soloist climbed the Coleman Headwall on Mount Baker. And this soloist climbed the Northeast Couloir of Dragontail Peak.

Tracy Lovejoy treks across Mount Rainier's Muir Snowfield on December 6th.
Photo by Charles Hagedorn

--The snow level is slowly dropping throughout the Pacific Northwest. It is unlikely that the ski resorts will open this weekend, but people are getting out. This party checked out the Muir Snowfield. This party skied up near Steven's Pass. And this party skied up near Grand Park.

SIERRA:

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

--Webcams for Bishop, June Lake, Mammoth Mountain, Mono Lake, Tioga Pass, and Yosemite National Park.

--Ice in Lee Vining is still quite thin and perhaps not yet climbable. There is currently thin ice from bottom to top on Chouinard Falls. However, it is thin elsewhere.

ALPS:

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

--Webcams for Chamonix Valley, Zermatt and the Matterhorn.

ALASKA RANGE:

--Forecast for Denali

--Webcam for Denali National Park.

--The Alaska season is over until April of 2009, but we are already in the process of gearing up for it. We are now accepting applications for our 2009 Denali expeditions. This is what it looks like on top during the height of the season: