--If you're heading to Smith Rock anytime soon, and want to climb something less traveled, check out European Vacation. Good route beta can be found here. Snow is still good for skiing, too. This party had a day in the sun near Muir.
--Good firm snow on Observation Rock, but no ice. Check out this trip report.
--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.-- 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.
Skiing Rainier. Photo Credit Andy Martin.
--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.
RED ROCK CANYON:
--The scenic loop drive now closes at 5pm, effective Monday September 20th. See this thread and the BLM site for more 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 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:
-- Some campgrounds will close for the summer season. See here for more info.
--Forecast and average temperatures for Joshua Tree National Park.
--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.
SIERRA:
--Tommy Caldwell climbs the "Toulumne of China". Check it out.
--A recent report for North Peak can be found here.
--Merced Lake, Sunrise, and Vogelsang High Sierra Camps were are closed for the season last week. See this forum for more information.
--Tommy Caldwell climbs the "Toulumne of China". Check it out.
--A recent report for North Peak can be found here.
--Merced Lake, Sunrise, and Vogelsang High Sierra Camps were are closed for the season last week. See this forum for more information.
--Webcams for Bishop, June Lake, Mammoth Mountain, Mono Lake, Tioga Pass.
ALASKA RANGE:
-- For the most current updates on Alaska, please see our Dispatch Blog.
--Forecast for Denali.
ALPS:
--Chamonix and Mont Blanc Regional Forecasts may be found here.
--Webcams for Chamonix Valley, Zermatt and the Matterhorn.
