At the base of Unimpeachable Groping, Ginger Buttress, last Friday. Photo by Dyan Padagas.--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:
--Forecast and average temperatures for Joshua Tree National Park.
--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.
NORTHWEST:
Gene on the first pitch of Chair Peak. Photo by Jason Martin.
-- Seems like every February in thePNW, we get a weekend of sun. Guess this past weekend was it. What did you do to get out? AAI guide Jason Martin did Chair Peak, and found the entire route was a cross between nevee waterice. Overall, it is in good condition. The best beta he can give is bring a 70m rope. This seemed to be the go-to route for this party as well.-- AAI Guide Forest McBrian completed the Pickets Traverse on skis! Check out the trip report here.
-- Conditions video from the North Cascades from our Admin Assistant, Andrew Yasso, can be found here.
--The weather was perfect for Index cragging, as this group found.
Index cragging. Photo by Colin Bartholomew.-- A super resource for Skykomish Valley Climbing 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.
--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.
SIERRA:
-- Mt. Whitney lottery info can be found here.
--Check out this discussion on the Nutcracker tree.
--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.
ALPS:
--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.
--Forecast for Denali.
