News of Regional Boards - North America

I will be visiting Glacier NP for the first time in Late August. I would like to climb a mountain (mostly for views). I'm in good shape, hike a lot, and can handle a strenuous climb but want to avoid a technical climb and snow(no gear, unfamiliar with the area, etc.).
Looking to pack light and do a 1/2 day - 3/4 day to soak up what looks to be an awesome place!! I searched ...

My little bro said that buying a fishing license in CO gives you search and rescue insurance. From what I have researched, this does not seem to be the case. The 25cents that is charged on the license for search and rescue if just a fee and I have not read that it is insurance should you need Search and Rescue (SAR) services. Does anyone know for sure?

Anybody been? How's conditions?

Thanks!

As I know the hordes are descending on Bear Creek Spire now that Dollar Couloir looks like crap - please post your beta here.
I, unfortunately, HAD to step in snow on descent of Morgan today after completing the traverse from Little Lakes Peak. Awesome long ass Class 3/4 scramble! And check it out - not ONE mosquito on trail or at trailhead; strange. Descent down to Hidden Lakes was atrocious with some sketchy 4th/5th ...

I just posted a page for Big Butt Mountain.

http://www.summitpost.org/big-butt-mountain/853145

I'm heading up to the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho with the family near the end of July for a few days, and was hoping to find some nice family hikes to do. My brother and I are doing Thompson Peak via the standard route from the Fishhook Creek Trailhead & South Couloir (starting from Redfish Lake side), but for the family hikes I was looking for some scenic ones that are under around 5 miles ...

While not known for its mountains, lots of SPers live near NYC. Any interest in a meet up? I'll let others suggest times, dates, activities, but I'd imagine a quick climb up say High Point, NJ, Mount Marcy, or Fissel, or Greylock (all within 2 hours) might be a nice addition.

Timberline Trail - Summer 2013

I am the guy who originally set up this "route" as part of the Mt. Hood page. I fully understand that it is not a summit route but everyone was cool about that and folks seem to be happy to have the beta regarding this awesome loop. That said, it has been a few years and there have been some issues that have impacted the trail, specifically wildfires and landslides. ...

Hey all, has anyone been on the north face of Top Notch Peak before? Just curious approximately what angle it goes to. I'm looking for some moderate snow to play on that doesn't have a long approach. The couloir that cuts right down the middle looks pretty nice but it looks like it may be steeper than I am wanting to do solo.

Though these are a week old (June7-9), I thought I would post some photos. There is no need for any snow gear, at least by the West Face route on Williamson or the North Rib route on Tyndall.

Tyndall's North Rib


Tyndall From The Williamson Bowl


Just Above The "Black Stain"


In The Chute


The Chimney


Looking West From The Chute


Looking Down The Chimney


Mt. Whitney From ...