Last Thursday and Friday conditions of Mt Wilson. Photo credit Scott Massey.
--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 entrance to the scenic drive had a parking area for those who wanted to carpool up until approximately April of 2009. That lot has now become employee parking and people who want to carpool are required to park at the lot outside the Scenic Drive exit.
--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:
-- An informative report for Joshua Tree's South Astro Dome and surrounding area can be found here.
--Forecast and average temperatures for Joshua Tree National Park.
--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.
AAI intern, Andrew Yasso, headed east to Vantage (Frenchman's Coulee) this past weekend.
The West. Beautiful sunsets after beautiful days, (with beautiful wind turbines way in the background). Andrew Yasso.
My sleeping pad and I =). Andrew Yasso.
It was kind of a gorgeous day for winter...Andrew Yasso.-- A great link for SQUAMISH weather can be found here.
--Forecast for the West Slope of the Cascades.
--Forecast for the East Slope of the Cascades.
--Webcam for Leavenworth and the Stuart Range.
--Sno-Park permits are available for purchase in Washington State. To purchase a permit and/or read more about them click here.
--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.
--An up-to-date ski and snow report for the Northwest may be found here.
SIERRA:
-- Recent Yosemite road closure information is due to snow and ice. Article can be found 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.
ALPS:
-- Recent Chamonix trip report for Supercouloir on the Tacul and other climbs (and some great photography) can be found here.
--Chamonix and Mont Blanc Regional Forecasts may be found here.
--Webcams for Chamonix Valley, Zermatt and the Matterhorn.
ALASKA RANGE:
--The American Alpine Institute is now accepting applications for the 2010 climbing season. Please call our office at 360-671-1505 for more information.
