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06 Jun 2020 14:23 - 06 Jun 2020 14:32 #233797
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King County has moved into modified phase 1, which I think was the trigger for a bunch of reopenings.
As noted by Frank, Paradise & White River access on Rainier opened today with plans for the high elevations to open soon:
www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainie...of-public-access.htm
Also, we've got Chinook and Cayuse passes now fully open:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/highways-bridges...nook-and-cayuse/home
Mt Adams is finally issuing summit permits:
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=80023
North Cascades is still only open for day use, but check for updates here:
www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm
Most of the National Forest lands that I'm aware of are fully accessible, including ski areas for whatever scraps of snow are left.
Now we wait on the weather. See you out there and stay safe.....
As noted by Frank, Paradise & White River access on Rainier opened today with plans for the high elevations to open soon:
www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/mount-rainie...of-public-access.htm
Also, we've got Chinook and Cayuse passes now fully open:
www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/highways-bridges...nook-and-cayuse/home
Mt Adams is finally issuing summit permits:
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=80023
North Cascades is still only open for day use, but check for updates here:
www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm
Most of the National Forest lands that I'm aware of are fully accessible, including ski areas for whatever scraps of snow are left.
Now we wait on the weather. See you out there and stay safe.....
Last edit: 06 Jun 2020 14:32 by kamtron.
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07 Jun 2020 07:21 #233798
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Climbing on Mt. Rainier will reopen June 19th.
Here is a substantive list of temporary use restrictions:
Climbing party size limited to 6 climbers
Camp Muir: 36 overnight non-guided users
Ingraham Flats: 12 overnight non-guided users
Muir Snowfield: 0 overnight users
Camp Schurman: 12 overnight non-guided users
Emmons Flats: 12 overnight non-guided users
All other wilderness zone camping quotas are normal with a max party size of 6
The Public Shelter at Camp Muir is CLOSED for visitor use and for emergency-use only
mountrainierclimbing.blogspot.com/2020/0...inier-to-reopen.html
Those coming from eastern WA will have to use Skate Creek Rd (#52) and Nisqually Entrance, since Stevens Canyon Road remains closed by damage. It is open as far as Snow Lake trailhead from the Paradise road.
Here is a substantive list of temporary use restrictions:
Climbing party size limited to 6 climbers
Camp Muir: 36 overnight non-guided users
Ingraham Flats: 12 overnight non-guided users
Muir Snowfield: 0 overnight users
Camp Schurman: 12 overnight non-guided users
Emmons Flats: 12 overnight non-guided users
All other wilderness zone camping quotas are normal with a max party size of 6
The Public Shelter at Camp Muir is CLOSED for visitor use and for emergency-use only
mountrainierclimbing.blogspot.com/2020/0...inier-to-reopen.html
Those coming from eastern WA will have to use Skate Creek Rd (#52) and Nisqually Entrance, since Stevens Canyon Road remains closed by damage. It is open as far as Snow Lake trailhead from the Paradise road.
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07 Jun 2020 09:54 #233799
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Thanks for the link to the climbing blog post. It's worth reading the whole thing if you're thinking of a summit attempt. There is a good discussion of how the climbing will likely be mode difficult this year on the DC without as much guided activity.
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07 Jun 2020 09:57 - 07 Jun 2020 09:59 #233800
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Also, a notable change is there will be no walk-up camping or climbing permits. These must all be by reservation 2 days in advance.
Instead of being free (once you've paid to enter the Park) this adds a $20 cost. Annoying.
www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/wilderness-permit.htm
Instead of being free (once you've paid to enter the Park) this adds a $20 cost. Annoying.
www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/wilderness-permit.htm
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13 Jun 2020 09:45 #233809
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N Cascades complex reopens overnight use:
www.nps.gov/noca/learn/news/north-cascad...ss-to-more-areas.htm
www.nps.gov/noca/learn/news/north-cascad...ss-to-more-areas.htm
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02 Jul 2020 09:12 #233856
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Paradise valley road open for season:
www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/road-status.htm
www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/road-status.htm
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02 Jul 2020 15:49 #233857
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Sunrise road is open.
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