Conditions Report -- December 3, 2008

RED ROCK CANYON:

--Forecast and average temperatures for Red Rock Canyon.

--Webcam for Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Two climbers make their way up the Solar Slab Gully (II 5.4)

--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.

JOSHUA TREE:

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

AAI Guide Ian McEleney in Joshua Tree

--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.

NORTHWEST:

--Forecast for the West Slope of the Cascades.

There is no waterfall ice to speak of in the Cascades yet. This picture of Pan Dome Falls
was taken on November 30th. Note the running water in the center of the picture.

--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.

Snow conditions in the Cascades remain poor.
This photo was taken at the Mount Baker Ski Area on November 30st.

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

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

----A small shelter for hikers in the Monte Cristo area has been burned to the ground. Though it is possible that the fire was an accident, arson and vandalism is strongly suspected. Hikers visiting the area must now bring tents.

--The Whistler-Blackcomb Ski Resort is about to open a new gondola which will allow access between the two sides of the resort without making skiers and boarder drop down into the valley below. To read more, click here.

Stephen Bobick negotiates dry conditions on Red Mountain
Photo by Cole Caplan

--The long warm weekend provided mixed weather for climbers and skiers. The latter part of the weekend was quite nice and a lot of people got out. This party trekked up to the Hidden Lake Saddle. This party found absolutely desolate conditions on Red Mountain. And these guys got after it, but got soaked.

--Though none of the ski resorts are open, there is certainly more snow than there was a month ago. The skiers who go high can find something worth writing home about. This party toured Rainy Pass. This party got out near Black Peak. And of course, as usual, parties got out to the Muir Snowfield.

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.

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.