MTTA Backcountry Conditions

M3 MountainCam Images - from 2008

NOTE:  Our webcam has equipment problems and we are not sure we'll be able to fix them this winter.   The following images are from 2008.   For the latest conditions, please see our Trail Conditions report below and/or check


Mt. Rainier
High Hut Deck & Bear Basin
Mt. St. Helens

M3, MTTA's Mountain Monitoring system, is located at High Hut, at nearly 5000'.   The M3 MountainCam has a 270 degree view of the Cascade Range, including Mt Rainier, Mt St Helens, Saw Tooth Ridge and the Goat Rocks Wilderness area.  

M3 equipment was funded by a very generous grant from REI , with additional funding provided by Whittaker Mountaineering in Ashford.   If you like this system, please let them know and support their businesses.


Trail Conditions Report
as of Sunday, May 9th

Summer is on the way, and this will probably be our last update to the Conditions..., BUT, as of now, there's still snow in our high country!

Please note that our North District, including Copper Creek Hut, is now closed until next winter.  Also, anyone going to the Yurt should be aware the Outhouse is full and will not be pumped out until snow melts off the access road.

A report from today said good snow started at about 3800' (near the 45 Rd junction on the North side, which is closed!).   Above that, there is a good amount of snow to ski or snowshoe on.   Please note the trails are not being groomed or patrolled this time of year.

Spot forecast links for key locations in our backcountry, thanks to ski patroller Gene Glasanow:

Come on out and enjoy the spring skiing in our South District!  SnoPark permits are no longer required.   Have fun and be safe.   See you on the trails!


Full Size M3 MountainCam Images - as of Saturday November 7th 9:45pm
(updated daily when equipment is working)

Mt Rainier, ~2000' to 14,410'


Upper Camp Muir Snowfield, ~8000' to ~11,000'


High Hut's Deck with a view of Bear Basin and the Anderson Lake Trail


Trail approaching High Hut


Snow Depth just South of High Hut
(if you can't see a number, there is more than 9 ft of snow!)

Thermometer on High Hut's Deck
(morning sunlight causes high readings)


Mt. St. Helens


High Rock Lookout