ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

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  Cascades Conditions Report 7/9/2026

  Hello climbers, Summer mountaineering in the Cascades remains exceptional. Mild temperatures, clear skies, and light winds look like they continue to be the trend throughout the mountains.  Overnight freezing levels remain low enough to preserve glacier integrity and maintain excellent route conditions across the range. Given the high atmospheric stability and ideal temperatures, this stands […]

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  Cascades Conditions Report 7/2/2026

  Greetings climbers, Summer continues to deliver prime climbing conditions throughout the Cascades. After a stretch of minor precipitation, the forecast is calling for several days of mild temperatures, plenty of sunshine, and only light winds. Overnight freezing levels remain favorable for glacier travel, helping preserve route conditions across the range.  With stable weather, moderate temperatures, […]

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  Cascades Conditions Report 6/25/2026

  Hello climbers, Summer is in full swing here in the Cascades.  Last week, we saw freezing levels above normal for this time of year, but we are about to shift to much cooler temperatures and slight amounts of precipitation in the coming week. We anticipate the frontal system to begin on Friday and persist until […]