![]() Winnie Hsieh September 2025, and beyond... Wildfire smoke has caused air quality concerns, only to blow away for the time being. Thunderstorms and rain show up in the forecasts but without enough confidence to plan around. Days are getting shorter, and mornings foggier. Glaciers are blue ice and cracked up. Moats are big and might thwart climbing plans on higher peaks. No, the world is not conspiring against you, it is just September. It is proving hard to make a plan in the alpine and stick to it right now. For the time being, looking at hourly forecasts seems to be a better bet than any sort of long-term forecast. 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. Closures and NoticesStay up-to-date with road, trail, and camp closures related to wildfire and seasonal winter closures using the helpful links provided. Understand the rules and regulations, including food storage requirements at each camp or cross-country zone, prior to your visit. You can find the backcountry permit process and regulations on the backcountry permit page. ALL overnight trips in the park require a backcountry permit.
Current and General Climbing Conditions Climbing conditions are reported by climbing rangers, and updated as frequently as possible.
A detailed climbing blog and composting toilet location on Sulphide Glacier can be found here:
Climbing Conditions - Mt. Shuksan
A detailed climbing blog and composting toilet location on Eldorado can be found here:
Climbing Conditions - Eldorado Area
A detailed climbing blog and composting toilet location at Boston Basin can be found here:
Climbing Conditions - Boston Basin Area
Hannegan Pass Trailhead
8/12 - The road is drivable to the trailhead, big thanks to the USFS for fixing the trailhead! The trail to Hannegan Pass is dry, with a few water sources up until Hannegan Camp. 5/8 - The road to the Goodell Creek trailhead is drivable to the trailhead. Consistent snow starts at or above 4600' elevation.
No recent report.
Mt. Goode NE Buttress
7/15 - Expect some downed trees on the trail above Walker Park, and more on the trail down Park Creek. The Goode Glacier has some glacial ice showing but is still snow-covered enough to be straightforward for now. The moat crossing was easy enough but could change quickly with hot temps. |
Last updated: September 8, 2025