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North Cascades Backcountry Skiing Conditions Update

Camp on the Coleman Deming Route of Mount Baker.  Photo: Doug Bernard ~ North Cascades Backcountry Skiing Conditions Update 2024-06-11  |  Mt Shuksan & Mt Baker Lead Blackbird Mountain Guide and AMGA Ski Guide, Doug Bernard, just...

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    Lassen Peak Backcountry Ski Conditions Update

    Our guides on Lassen Peak have been finding excellent snow on all aspects. Photo: Jason Smith.   Lassen Peak Backcountry Skiing Conditions Update 2024-05-19  |  Lassen Peak / Devastated Area Lassen Peak is holding excellent snow on...

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      Mt Baker & North Cascades Access & Conditions

      Skiers skinning up Mt Baker in Coleman Glacier.  Photo: Brandon Seymore.   Mt Baker / North Cascades Access & Backcountry Skiing Conditions Update 2024-05-21  |  Mt Baker / Cascade River Road / HWY 20 The North Cascades and Mt...

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        North Cascades Backcountry Ski Conditions Update

        Here's a report from IFMGA Guide Brandon Seymore on our latest ski mountaineering trip to Eldorado Peak

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          Lassen National Park - Open to Devastated Area

          The road to the devastated area is clear and open to vehicles in Lassen National Park! Photo: Lassen National Park Lassen National Park Road Status 2024-05-12  |  Lassen National Park The road has opened to the Devastated...

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            Lassen National Park Road Openings

             2024-05-01 | Lassen National Park Road clearing operations are underway.  The park has made significant progress, but there are still closures in place and major snow removal operations ongoing.
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              Mt Baker Backcountry Ski Conditions

              Things are shaping up in the Mt Baker backcountry!  Above 4,200' in the Mt Baker backcountry, things are looking great.  We have multiple teams in the field this weekend touring in the Heather Meadows area and reports are of great snow coverage and conditions.
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                Mt Shasta Ski & Climbing Conditions 2023-06-19

                Summit season is in full swing up on Mt. Shasta. Conditions around the mountain are highly variable by aspect & changing quickly.  It pays to know some of the link ups to connect the best snow to avoid volcanic scree scrambling. Record snowfall came with high winds on the upper mountain adding some challenges to skiing & climbing.
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                  Mt Shasta Ski & Climbing Conditions - 2023-06-13

                  With a little high-clearance off-roading, we were able to clear a few more snow patches to get within 2.3 miles of the Clear Creek Summer Trailhead.  The conditions past the trailhead were a mixed bag - read on for more!
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                    Mt Shasta Ski & Climbing Conditions - 2023-06-05

                    The bottom line is that the ski season on Mt Shasta still has some life left and the climbing conditions are quite good! This weekend, Blackbird teams skied and climbed the West Face and Avalanche Gulch.  
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                      Lassen Peak Ski Conditions 2023-06-02

                      Lassen from just below tree line in the Devastated Area.  Photo: Zeb Blais.  On Friday we skied the North Side of Lassen Peak from the Devastated Area.  The trip began with a bang, or rather...

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                        Mt Baker Squak Glacier Single Push Ski Descent 2023-06-02

                        We returned to Mt Baker just after the Easton Glacier to tackle the Squak Glacier.  Read our trip report for current ski conditions and photos on Mt Baker.
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                          Mt Baker Easton Glacier Ski Conditions 2023-06-01

                           

                          Guide Ian Peterson recently did back-to-back single day summit and ski descents with Blackbird Guests on Mt Baker.  Conditions were surprisingly good given the recent hot conditions. Here's what he had to say about ski conditions on Mt Baker this week.

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                            Mt Shasta Ski & Climbing Conditions - 2023-05-25

                            Don't believe everything that you read! Some are saying ski conditions are less than optimal on Mt Shasta, but our teams found a different story this week. Read on for current ski and climbing conditions on Mt Shasta.
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                              Mt Shasta Ski Conditions - 2023-05-20

                              Ski conditions are currently 4,000' of AWESOME on the West face!  Despite warm temps throughout the day and night, clear skies have enabled solid freezing down to Hidden Valley. Read on for more details!
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                                Mt Shasta Ski Conditions - 2023-05-03

                                Mt Shasta conditions are incredible and are changing fast.  With new storms blowing in, there was a foot of new snow at the Red Banks on 5/3, there was more the last couple days and there's more on the way. Check out our blog for current conditions and photos from Mt Shasta in the last few days.
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                                  Summit of Mt Shuksan via Fisher Chimneys / SE Ridge, Current Climbing Conditions

                                  Blackbird teams reached the summit of Mt Shuksan after climbing the Fisher Chimneys and Southeast Ridge. Led by guides Zeb Blais and Brandon Seymore, the climb went smoothly with fit climbers, excellent weather and a perfect route. Read on for great pictures and a summary of current conditions!
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                                  Mount Shasta: Current Climbing and Skiing Conditions 2022-05-15

                                  Skiing Mt. Shasta via Hidden Valley and the West Face proves to be a very secluded and highly rewarding adventure! Despite less than ideal skiing conditions, this is an adventure that can't be overlooked! Snow is melting out quick. If you want to ski Mt. Shasta this season, now is the time!
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                                  Mount Shasta: Current Climbing and Skiing Conditions 2022-05-06

                                  NEW UPDATE May 13, 2022. The corn skiing is in prime condition on Mount Shasta right now, but it might not last long! Our blog details current conditions on Mount Shasta and shows how easy approaches can turn into nightmare descents in just one day!  Check out our most recent Mount Shasta conditions report!
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                                  Mount Shasta: Current Climbing and skiing Conditions 2022-04-26

                                  Huge snowfall, high winds and extreme cold have been the most defining characteristics recently on California’s Fifth tallest mountain. What has all this stormy weather meant for current skiing and climbing conditions on Mount Shasta? Find out in our Mount Shasta Current Conditions report!

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                                  Mount Shasta: Conditions Report

                                  More snow in the last 2 weeks than the previous 3 months, winter is back on Mount Shasta!  Our trip report details the current conditions for ski mountaineering and climbing on Mount Shasta. Read on for details on what Mount Shasta looks like right now for skiing and climbing!
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