NORTHWEST:
-- Leavenworth report: Raptor nesting has been observed at the north end of the Snow Creek Wall. To protect these birds and climbers from the raptors’ aggressive behavior, Champagne, Spring Fever, and Chicken on a Leash are closed to all entry during the nesting period. Climbs on the Main Wall/Shield and Central areas, Easter Tower, and April Fool’s Tower remain open. If climbers experience aggressive behavior from raptors while on Easter or April Fool's tower, routes on those pinnacles will be closed for the safety of all involved.
-- I think we're on week three of rain here in the Pacfic Northwest....Who found the dry areas over the long weekend? Check out this Darrington post. "We arrived at the trailhead in the rain, although we both swore it was lighter and should stop any minute." Hm....sounds all too familiar.
-- Deteriorating conditions found on Mt. Stuart. These folks had to bail off the Sherpa Glacier.
-- Leavenworth report: Raptor nesting has been observed at the north end of the Snow Creek Wall. To protect these birds and climbers from the raptors’ aggressive behavior, Champagne, Spring Fever, and Chicken on a Leash are closed to all entry during the nesting period. Climbs on the Main Wall/Shield and Central areas, Easter Tower, and April Fool’s Tower remain open. If climbers experience aggressive behavior from raptors while on Easter or April Fool's tower, routes on those pinnacles will be closed for the safety of all involved.-- I think we're on week three of rain here in the Pacfic Northwest....Who found the dry areas over the long weekend? Check out this Darrington post. "We arrived at the trailhead in the rain, although we both swore it was lighter and should stop any minute." Hm....sounds all too familiar.
-- Deteriorating conditions found on Mt. Stuart. These folks had to bail off the Sherpa Glacier.
--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.
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.
--For the most current updates on Alaska, please see our Dispatch Blog.
SIERRA:
-- 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:
--There’s a bee’s nest at the bottom of Algae on Parade.
-- The only campground in the area is being renovated for the summer. Please click here 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:
-- 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.
