RED ROCK CANYON:
Pine Creek, Sunday May 9th. Photo Credit Dyan Padagas.
Pine Creek, Sunday May 9th. Photo Credit Dyan Padagas.--Red Rock Canyon was beautiful over the weekend. Some areas will remain gusty for the beginning of the week but by the end it should be pleasantly sunny.
--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.
JOSHUA TREE:
-- Trip report for a weekend of punishment in J-Tree, click here.
-- Certain areas of J Tree are closed due to Raptor nesting season. Check out Friends of Joshua Tree for more information.
--Forecast and average temperatures for Joshua Tree National Park.--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.
NORTHWEST:
The Chief, Sunday, May 9th. Photo Credit Andrew Yasso.
-- Recent rock fall found at CityPark/Godzilla in Index over the weekend. The trip report can be found here.
-- Those fickle falcons on Mt. Erie have changed nesting locations. Jonn Lunsford of Anacortes Parks and Rec states: "It seems that the peregrine falcons have moved their nest. They now appear to have returned to their 2008 nest site on the Skyline Arête."
The Chief, Sunday, May 9th. Photo Credit Andrew Yasso.-- Recent rock fall found at CityPark/Godzilla in Index over the weekend. The trip report can be found here.
-- Those fickle falcons on Mt. Erie have changed nesting locations. Jonn Lunsford of Anacortes Parks and Rec states: "It seems that the peregrine falcons have moved their nest. They now appear to have returned to their 2008 nest site on the Skyline Arête."--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:
-- AAI's Mount Whitney trips are well underway this season. AAI guide Ian McEleney reports:
"When I was last there (a week ago now) the Washboard, a major feature on the East Face, was covered in snow. You will certainly encounter snow on the East Buttress, but it should be more about getting your rock shoes a little wet and less about affecting your climbing decision making process. The hike in, including the Ebersbacher Ledges is almost completely snow free to Lower Boy Scout Lake. Above that i would expect predominantly snow. There could be some postholing, especially between Lower and Upper Boy Scout as things warm up. You will need crampons and an ice axe for an ascent or descent of the Mountaineers route. "
-- A Tioga road plowing report can be found here.
-- Mt. Whitney lottery info can be found here.
--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:
-- A recent Cascade Climbers post for Aigulle d'Argentiere can be found ici.
--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.
