Climbing Conditions

Steep and snowy mountains and ridges with a large broken glacier
North Cascades National Park offers a lifetime of mountaineering objectives.

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June 2025

June brought summer weather early, and the snowpack is disappearing fast. South facing slopes look a lot like mid-summer conditions, while north facing slopes are holding slightly more snow. On the bright side, the snow has consolidated in the last couple weeks, and fewer people are using floatation for travel into the upper elevations.

With the high pressure systems of recent weeks, creeks and rivers are high, especially on warmer afternoons. Even when overnight temperatures don't get as low as freezing, the snow can still be slippery and require traction.

Be sure to check the weather forecast, trail conditions, and closures beforehand. As always, leave a detailed itinerary with a friend or family member, including the date and time you plan to exit the backcountry.
 
 

Current and General Climbing Conditions

Climbing conditions are reported by climbing rangers, and updated as frequently as possible.

Last updated: June 27, 2025

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