The Col from Applebee, Bugaboos. Photo Credit Jeff Volp. NORTHWEST:
-- AAI Guide Lee Lazzara reports on Friday, the 18th: "There was some slab layering on the west side of Baker but it didn’t look bad. With cool temperatures, I wouldn’t be concerned about it. In some of the concavities on the Roman Wall, we could detect a surface wind slab like a foot deep here and there. From 8000 feet up, it’s a winter snow pack in transition to a summer pack. The heat last week help the transition begin. The regular route is in excellent shape. The pumice ridge is covered in snow and there are only a couple of crevasses open up high."
-- Whatcom County plans to open the newly rehabilitated Mosquito Lake Road bridge over the middle fork of the Nooksack River at 5 p.m. Friday, June 18, according to Public Works.The project included replacing approach spans, decking and structural components, installing new guardrails and repainting the bridge. It cost roughly $2.3 million, paid by the federal government.
-- Ranger Dave Oicles reports: Volunteer Rick Machin and I checked on the status of the falcon nesting ledge on Mt Erie this morning. There are 3 Peregrine Falcon chicks present, and looking very healthy. We witnessed the female falcon feed her young, with the male falcon arriving briefly to the nesting ledge. We gave our findings and observations to Biologist Jennifer Bohannon, and she estimates they are about 1 ∏ to 2 weeks old. Fledging of the nest roughly takes 40 days after hatching, which puts these chicks fledging around July 20th. Rick and I will continue to monitor them through fledging. (near Skyline Arête.)
--Bugaboos NP reports: "A quick report from the Bugaboos. As of June 19th there is about 1.5m of snow at Applebee Dome, half that at the Conrad Kain Hut. A few big trees across the trail, and lots of bear sign. The hut will be officially opened by the July 1st long weekend. "
-- AAI Guide Lee Lazzara reports on Friday, the 18th: "There was some slab layering on the west side of Baker but it didn’t look bad. With cool temperatures, I wouldn’t be concerned about it. In some of the concavities on the Roman Wall, we could detect a surface wind slab like a foot deep here and there. From 8000 feet up, it’s a winter snow pack in transition to a summer pack. The heat last week help the transition begin. The regular route is in excellent shape. The pumice ridge is covered in snow and there are only a couple of crevasses open up high."
-- Whatcom County plans to open the newly rehabilitated Mosquito Lake Road bridge over the middle fork of the Nooksack River at 5 p.m. Friday, June 18, according to Public Works.The project included replacing approach spans, decking and structural components, installing new guardrails and repainting the bridge. It cost roughly $2.3 million, paid by the federal government.
-- Ranger Dave Oicles reports: Volunteer Rick Machin and I checked on the status of the falcon nesting ledge on Mt Erie this morning. There are 3 Peregrine Falcon chicks present, and looking very healthy. We witnessed the female falcon feed her young, with the male falcon arriving briefly to the nesting ledge. We gave our findings and observations to Biologist Jennifer Bohannon, and she estimates they are about 1 ∏ to 2 weeks old. Fledging of the nest roughly takes 40 days after hatching, which puts these chicks fledging around July 20th. Rick and I will continue to monitor them through fledging. (near Skyline Arête.)
--Bugaboos NP reports: "A quick report from the Bugaboos. As of June 19th there is about 1.5m of snow at Applebee Dome, half that at the Conrad Kain Hut. A few big trees across the trail, and lots of bear sign. The hut will be officially opened by the July 1st long weekend. "
--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.
-- Route and Conditions Report from Mt. Baker Rangers: Mount Baker Climbing Blog.
--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.
ALASKA RANGE:
--Forecast for Denali.
--For the most current updates on Alaska, please see our Dispatch Blog.
SIERRA:
--Tuolumne Meadows Store is now open. See this thread.
-- 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:
--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 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:
-- Joshua Tree Park Ranger Don Roberts reports: "...temporary closures known as Towers of Uncertainty, The Seitch and Rattlesnake Canyon have been rescinded by the Superintendent. Thank you for observing these closures as it is very important for the nesting of some of the park's wildlife. At this time, you are welcome to resume your activities in these areas."
--Forecast and average temperatures for Joshua Tree National Park.
--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.
