Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Mountain Conditions September 26, 2012


WASHINGTON:

Fires: 

-Open Fire Ban beginning in Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest due to dry conditions.

-8 Mile Road in Icicle Canyon is currently closed due to a fire.

-Stewart Lake and Colchuck Lake Trailhead is currently closed due to a fire.


Road Updates: 

-Mt Baker Highway open to Artist Point.

Gold Bar Climbing Access: As of Winter 2012 the Washington Climbers Coalition (WCC) has secured access to the gate on the road which leads up to the Gold Bar boulders and the approach to Zeke’s Wall. Climbers who are members of the WCC are welcome to climb at the Gold Bar Boulders and to park there for access to Zeke’s Wall, as guests of the Manke Timber Company. Please note: all climbers using this road must be members of the WCC and have a WCC sticker as well as a valid Discover Pass.


    ALASKA:

    -- Weather --

                Mount McKinley Recreational Forecast

    -- Webcams --

                Denali from Wonder Lake


    SIERRA:

    U-Notch: Out of condition

    Dana Couloir: Out of Condition

    -- Webcams --
    RED ROCK CANYON:

    Red Rock Canyon Campground Is now open for the season. 



    -- Weather --

    -- Webcam --
    -- 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 currently opens its gates at 6 in the morning.


    JOSHUA TREE:


    --Weather 
    --Webcam

    ALPS:

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