NORTHWEST:
--Forecast for the West Slope of the Cascades.
On the way to the summit of Eldorado. Photo by Stephen Bobick
--Last weekend Stephen Bobick and friends braved the marginal weather forecast and heading up into the Cascades to climb Eldorado. The weather turned out to be a bit damp but they were rewarded for their persistence with great views from the Inspiration Glacier once they got above 7500 feet. Stephen wrote a great trip report and took a lot of photo, which can all be found here.
The seldom visited summit of South Hozomeen. Photo by Jason Griffith
--The end of May and early June brought some truly incredible weather to the North Cascades. Tons of climbers took advantage of these bluebird skies, including Jason Griffith and friends, who headed up to climb the seldom climbed S. Hozomeen Peak. There were greeted with the typical North Cascades bushwhack approach and had quite an adventure making it to the summit and back down. To read the full report, complete with plenty of pictures, click here.
--Forecast for the East Slope of the Cascades.
Jens Holsten scoping the perfect dihedral pitch of Solid Gold, p4, 5.11-. Photo by Sol Wertkin
--Sol Wertkin and Jens Holsten were busy in the Enchantments last week, completing a link-up of two obscure area classics, Acid Baby (III 5.10+) and Solid Gold (II+ 5.11-). It looks like they had quite an incredible time, judging from the huge smiles on their faces in the pictures. To read the full report and see some great alpine climbing pictures click here.
--Webcam for Leavenworth and the Stuart Range.
--Forecast for Mount Rainier.
--Beginning on June 5 the Mount Baker National Recreation Area will be closed to snowmobilers. For more information on this closure click here.
--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.
--An up-to-date ski and snow report for the Northwest may be found here.
--Up-to-date Pacific Northwest ice conditions may be found here.
--The Tieton River climbing areas have been closed for the season due to nesting raptors. To read more about this closure, click here.
--It appears that a pair of peregrine falcons have nested on the classic line, Outer Space on Snow Creek Wall in Leavenworth. All routes from Outer Space, White Slabs Direct and White Fright, south to the descent gully, including Orbit, are closed to climbing until July 31st.
--The Sage Hill hiking and biking trails near Wenatchee have been closed due to neighbor complains. To read more about the closure click here.
SIERRA:
--The Reds Meadow road in the Eastern Sierras opened on June 5. For more information click here.
--For information regarding wall closures due to falcon nesting in Yosemite National Park, click here.
--We found a recent update on road conditions in the Eastern Sierra region. Follow this link to read more.
--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.
ALASKA RANGE:
--Forecast for Denali.
--Webcam for Denali National Park.
--The Alaska season has begun and we are still accepting applications for our 2009 Denali Expeditions and our 2009 Alaska Range Mountaineering Programs. Please call our office (360-671-1505) for current availability.
ALPS:
--Chamonix and Mont Blanc Regional Forecasts may be found here.
--Webcams for Chamonix Valley, Zermatt and the Matterhorn.
RED ROCK CANYON:
--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 loop is back to opening its gates at 6 AM instead of 7 AM.
JOSHUA TREE:
--Forecast and average temperatures for Joshua Tree National Park.
--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.
