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Mountain Conditions 4/25/2012

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The Twin Sisters

twin sisters jreis The Twin Sisters, Jeff Reis.

Highway 20: Snow Clearance update map.

rickerts roadclosed april12 Hwy 20 Closed, Ryan Rickerts.

Rickerts RainyPass april Hwy 20, Ryan Rickerts.

rickerts rainy pass April12 Nice sized slide on Hwy 20, Ryan Rickerts.

Falcon Closures:

Leavenworth: Midnight and Noontime Rocks closed April 1 – July 31 for raptor nesting.

I-90 Corridorhttp://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Wash-rock-wall-popular-with-climbers-falcons-3504428.php

Statewide Updates by Alasdair Turner: http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1064736/gonew/1/2012_Bird_Closures_Updated_Inf#UNREAD (Thanks Alasdair!)

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.

  • Climbing Access and Other Beta:  Washington Climbers Coalition 
  • Route and Conditions from Mt. Baker Rangers: Mount Baker Climbing Blog.
  • Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center
  • Mountain Specific Weather Forecasting.
  • Forecast for Mount Rainier.
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    ALASKA:
    Denali National Park: the road is now open to the Teklanika River Rest Area at Mile 30.

    SIERRA:
    Mammoth Lakes Road Clearance Updatehttp://www.sierrawave.net/11608/mammoth-lakes-area/

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    MOAB:
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    RED ROCK CANYON:
     Weather 

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    — 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

    Camping

    ALPS:
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