--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.
--Due to the warm temperatures seen in the Cascades this summer the snow which typically covers our countless glaciers has melted, exposing the glacial ice below. To read more about the hazards this presents, particularly on Mt. Rainier click here.
--In a related report, there is about eight inches of snow on ice on the Hogsback Headwall above the Hogsback camp on the north side of Mount Baker. Both the Easton and the Coleman-Deming routes have many exposed crevasses that require belays to cross. Most parties are traversing far to the right above the Hogsback Camp on the North Side of the mountain to access the Football Field and the Black Buttes Camp.
--In a related report, there is about eight inches of snow on ice on the Hogsback Headwall above the Hogsback camp on the north side of Mount Baker. Both the Easton and the Coleman-Deming routes have many exposed crevasses that require belays to cross. Most parties are traversing far to the right above the Hogsback Camp on the North Side of the mountain to access the Football Field and the Black Buttes Camp.
--The Glacier Creek Road, which provides access to the north side of Mount Baker has opened. There are some stipulations on travel. To read about them, click here.
--Forest Service Road Report for Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
--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.
--The Tieton River climbing areas have been closed for the season due to nesting raptors. To read more about this closure, click here.
--We have recently received a couple updates regarding current Squamish conditions. Click here to read more.
--Over the weekend a lot of parties got out in the nice weather. This party climbed the Disappointment Cleaver on Mount Rainier. This party sent the aid climb Green Drag-On. And this party climbed the Exfoliation Dome in Darrington.
Robert Fisher on Green Drag-On
Photo by Matt Clarke
Photo by Matt Clarke
--Over the weekend a lot of parties got out in the nice weather. This party climbed the Disappointment Cleaver on Mount Rainier. This party sent the aid climb Green Drag-On. And this party climbed the Exfoliation Dome in Darrington.
SIERRA:
--For information regarding wall closures due to falcon nesting in Yosemite National Park, click here.
--For an 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.
The Beautiful West Ridge of Mount Conness
Photo by Tyler Lappetito
--Though there's the occasional thunderstorm, the weather in the Eastern Sierra has been very good. This party recently climbed the West Ridge of Mount Conness and this party just climbed the North Buttress of Mount Goode.
The Beautiful West Ridge of Mount ConnessPhoto by Tyler Lappetito
--Though there's the occasional thunderstorm, the weather in the Eastern Sierra has been very good. This party recently climbed the West Ridge of Mount Conness and this party just climbed the North Buttress of Mount Goode.
ALPS:
--Chamonix and Mont Blanc Regional Forecasts may be found here.
--Webcams for Chamonix Valley, Zermatt and the Matterhorn.
RED ROCK CANYON:
--The American Alpine Institute's Red Rock season will officially start on September 21st. Please call our office for up-to-date information.
--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 currently opens its gates at 6 in the morning.
--There are plans to change the fee structure for camping and climbing in Red Rock Canyon. To learn more about the proposed changes and to find out how you can help keep the fees as they currently are, please click here.
JOSHUA TREE:
--The American Alpine Institute Joshua Tree season will start in late September, please contact us for more information.
--Forecast and average temperatures for Joshua Tree National Park.
--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.
ALASKA RANGE:
--The climbing season in the Alaska Range has come to an end. The American Alpine Institute is now accepting applications for the 2010 climbing season. Please call our office at 360-671-1505 for more information.
--Webcam for Denali National Park.
