Conditions Report -- June 17, 2009

NORTHWEST:

--Forecast for the West Slope of the Cascades.

--Forecast for the East Slope of the Cascades.

Lyall's Mariposa Lily.  Photo by Thom Iverson

--Thom Iverson recently did a hike up Ingalls Creek.  He wrote a very helpful trip report, complete with pictures of the Ingalls Creek crossing condition and numerous wildflowers.  If you'd like to brush up on your flora knowledge check out the full report here. 

--Webcam for Leavenworth and the Stuart Range.

--Forecast for Mount Rainier.

--Beginning on June 5 the Mount Baker National Recreation Area will be closed to snowmobilers. For more information on this closure click here.

--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, and Highway 2.

Mt. Olympus from the Boulder-Everett-Appleton Traverse.  Photo by Andy Luks

--Andy Luks and friends headed over to the Olympics with the objective of doing the Boulder-Everett-Appleton Traverse.  They soon decided instead switch things up a bit and do the Appleton-Everett-Boulder-Plus Traverse.  Along the way they were greeted with breathtaking views of the Olympics, including Mt. Olympus.  To read the full report and see some great photos of the trip click here.

--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.

--The Tieton River climbing areas have been closed for the season due to nesting raptors. To read more about this closure, click here.

--It appears that a pair of peregrine falcons have nested on the classic line, Outer Space on Snow Creek Wall in Leavenworth. All routes from Outer Space, White Slabs Direct and White Fright, south to the descent gully, including Orbit, are closed to climbing until July 31st.

--After further review of the closure of Midnight and Noontime Rocks near Leavenworth park officials have determined that the nesting raptors have moved on.  As of June 9th the climbing ban has been lifted and access to the cliffs is now open.

--The Sage Hill hiking and biking trails near Wenatchee have been closed due to neighbor complains. To read more about the closure click here.

SIERRA:

--The Reds Meadow road in the Eastern Sierras opened on June 5. For more information click here.

--For information regarding wall closures due to falcon nesting in Yosemite National Park, click here.

--For an update on road conditions in the Eastern Sierra region. Follow this link to read more.

--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, and Yosemite National Park.

ALASKA RANGE:

--For daily dispatches from expeditions currently climbing Denali, click here.

--Forecast for Denali.

--Webcam for Denali National Park.

ALPS:

--Chamonix and Mont Blanc Regional Forecasts may be found here.

--Webcams for Chamonix Valley, Zermatt and the Matterhorn.

--The climbing season in the Alps has begun and we are accepting applications for our 2009 climbs of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and the Eiger and many other peaks in France and Switzerland.  Please call our office (360-671-1505) for current availability.

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 scenic drive loop is back to opening its gates at 6 AM instead of 7 AM.

JOSHUA TREE:

--Forecast and average temperatures for Joshua Tree National Park.

--Webcam for Joshua Tree National Park.