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10b4me
Boulder climber
takin' the scenic route to Montana
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Topic Author's Original Post - Mar 14, 2013 - 02:28pm PT
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If the weather stays like this, I say May 1st
but yet Werner says
The govt. is broke.
You all have to do it by hand as volunteers.
Are ya up for it?
Bring your shovels and start shoveling .....
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Mar 14, 2013 - 02:46pm PT
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I'm with Werner. Every year, the NPS plows the Tioga Road to get it open earlier than it would be if all they did was wait for natural snow melt. Unless the snow melts on its own at 10,000 feet by May 1, the road won't open without plowing. We no longer have the Tioga Pass webcam, but I seriously doubt that Dana Meadows, not to mention some parts east and west thereof, will be sufficiently snow free to open the Road then.
While the government is far from broke,, the politics and theater of increasing spending less than what the Administration desires will cause any possible public inconvenience to happen, just to make points with the public.
John
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 14, 2013 - 10:38pm PT
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I'm beginning my pre packing/planning so I'll be Ready. :D
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John M
climber
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Mar 14, 2013 - 10:42pm PT
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I would like to have the pass open, but we also need snow. This will be the second year in a row with well below averages if we don't have a wet spring.
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Jingy
climber
Somewhere out there
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Mar 14, 2013 - 10:46pm PT
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The govt. is broke.
The government is not broke, they just choose not to collect taxes from the wealthy, and are currently not choosing to pay for everyday expenses.
I blame the republicons as they are the ones who want to get rid of all government and completely privatize everything.
Tioga Toll Road coming to a National park near you soon!!!
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Mar 14, 2013 - 10:48pm PT
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It's not a toll road? Seems like it to me.
Why do we pay taxes? So the government can hire someone to collect Tolls.
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elAndy
Trad climber
El Portal, CA
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Mar 14, 2013 - 10:49pm PT
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Mostly snow free roads.... bike access only.... limited patrol.... sounds kinda nice to me.
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east side underground
climber
Hilton crk,ca
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Mar 14, 2013 - 11:20pm PT
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+1 elAndy, no tools ,bike acess, ........nice
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
California
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Mar 15, 2013 - 12:24am PT
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California is about to return to a more normal winter pattern with big shots of precip on the way. Maybe Memorial Day.
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Inner City
Trad climber
East Bay
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Mar 15, 2013 - 01:22am PT
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May 16th..
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Mar 15, 2013 - 09:25am PT
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I hope bergbryce is right......change is expected next week.
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bob
climber
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Mar 15, 2013 - 09:31am PT
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This Springtime love that we've been experiencing is great and all, but damn we need moisture!!!!! BAD.
Here's to a dumper of a Spring!
Bob J.
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Where the Hoback and the mighty Snake River meet
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Mar 15, 2013 - 10:26am PT
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too early to tell yet, spring usually dumps. Skied great powder in May a few years.
We had a fake spring this past week in the Teton's, I knew it wouldn't last, snow and colder temps are coming back this week.
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Adamame
climber
Santa Cruz
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Mar 15, 2013 - 12:27pm PT
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I think its about time they remove Tioga Road and return the area to a more natural state.
Are they still planning on starting the multi-year nightmare of repaving/widening project this summer? Its going to be a good few years to skip Tuolumne with all that chaos.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 15, 2013 - 11:28pm PT
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Adamame, "Skip Tuolumne"?
Why would one do that? Let the Turons have the place to themselves? No way. I plan on my best season ever up there.
I love this place, the Eastern Sierra. I have done some training and studying to make this my best summer ever. I pick up tons of trash on my non work days.
Can't wait to get back home. :DD lynnie
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east side underground
climber
Hilton crk,ca
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Mar 15, 2013 - 11:35pm PT
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doubt that winter's quite done yet.......heh heh heh
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ruppell
climber
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Mar 15, 2013 - 11:39pm PT
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doubt that winter's quite done yet.......heh heh heh
It's done on Wednesday. lol
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John M
climber
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Mar 15, 2013 - 11:56pm PT
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Reading the parks website to try and figure out if they will be doing road construction this summer is an exercise in insanity. I think it says they plan to, but don't really know.
Anyone know?
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10b4me
Boulder climber
takin' the scenic route to Montana
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 16, 2013 - 11:02am PT
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It would take them years to get an EIA done
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Mar 16, 2013 - 11:25am PT
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Big snow fall in the spring...? Those usually happen in big winters as i remember and this hasn't been a big winter being 65% of normal on precip....Since january our forecasters have been sprayng about the next storm being a big one...The word draught is a more accurate description as the days get longer and the temps climb higher...
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 17, 2013 - 11:04am PT
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I say close the Tioga road, pull up the pavement and make it into a hiking trail- sans horses, of course.
Slab climbers have strong legs.
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10b4me
Boulder climber
takin' the scenic route to Montana
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 17, 2013 - 11:28am PT
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Khanom, yes, this is a variation on the Tioga Pass opening date threads. Looks like you have the early date so far.
Jim, that sounds good to me.
Where should they start ripping up the pavement, Lee Vining?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 17, 2013 - 04:35pm PT
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donini, 10b4me....I think you guys are either pulling our collective legs or jiving, right?
If they'd have done that when I was young, doubt I'd have experienced the outdoors as much as I did. Mom and Dad did great taking up all over the Sierra, but doubt they could have hiked all us kids into Tuolumne from Lee Vining. Only had a weeks vacation back then.
Of course some of today's kids would probably like the excuse to sit in front of the computer. If evolution proves true, children's legs will shrink, butts will grow into cushions and fingers will the the most powerful part of the human body.....Tami I need an illustration here. :D lynnie
Prediction: May 15
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10b4me
Ice climber
Happy Boulders
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 17, 2013 - 06:42pm PT
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Lynne,
not saying you should hike, but to make it more of an adventure,I think a horse and buggy would be more appropriate
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 17, 2013 - 06:51pm PT
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Veery close-minded of you to say that, Mr. Donini. You don't live here. You visited last when? How many people paid how much for that road to the pass?
Over fourteen million 1950s dollars (our parents' taxes bought your road to Lee Vining) for the two sections down from the summit to LV and to Crane Flat, and you say tear it up.
No way, Jose. It's gonna dump like hell in early May. July Fourth. (I like long shots.)
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Mtbphoto
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, Ca
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Mar 17, 2013 - 07:12pm PT
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Any data for when the road opened to the gate in the past? My guess for the road going all the way through is May 10th :)
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Mtbphoto
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, Ca
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Mar 17, 2013 - 07:24pm PT
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Bad wording on my post. Wondering if there is data for when the Tioga Rd opens from Lee Vining to the park gate, not through the park.
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PeteStaehling
Social climber
Baltimore Md
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Mar 19, 2013 - 10:34am PT
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"No doubt bike lanes will not be added the next time major work is done. If they could do that it for even part of the road that would make it one of the truly great rides around."
I rode it in 2011 on a San Diego to Reno bicycle tour and thought it already was a truly great ride. I really didn't feel that the lack of bike lanes was a problem.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 19, 2013 - 11:41am PT
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That's okay Lynne, we'll keep the road open to the Tioga Pass Resort....from the Eastside.
We're trying to replace carbon footprints with real footprints....ha, ha.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Mar 19, 2013 - 11:50am PT
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With "NO $$$$$$$ .... to plow" .... I guess June 10th.
Something in my old bones says we are going to have wet late March. Maybe even snow in April and a pre Memorial Day dump of snow.
The Needles upper road will open in late June but will be 4x4 only...
Lower Needles road.... closed due to budget cuts.
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Fletcher
Trad climber
The great state of advaita
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Mar 19, 2013 - 12:04pm PT
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Hey, it's always open! Just depends on how you want to get up and through there. I think east side underground may have some beta on that. Question is whether he'll share it! Ha ha! John Muir and Jeremiah Johnson mostly likely would have waltzed through as well. Stupid Americans! :-)
> Something in my old bones says we are going to have wet late March.
I'm going with your instincts! The first year I cam out to California I entered via Tioga Pass in 1989 April, right after the March Miracle. Was blown away by 20+ foot drifts and vowed that I'd come back to this place soon. And the rest is history!
Eric
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Mar 19, 2013 - 12:19pm PT
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My feeling about this spring is that a pattern of warm, short-duration, fairly dry air-masses is established, and this will continue with little significant addition to the snow pack. Look at the forecast for tonight-tomorrow: "Between 1/10th and 1/4 inches of new precipitation." Then another week of sunny, warm weather...
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10b4me
Ice climber
Happy Boulders
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 19, 2013 - 12:24pm PT
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What would Norman Clyde do?
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Fletcher
Trad climber
The great state of advaita
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Mar 19, 2013 - 12:36pm PT
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Norman would be curled up by the fireplace drinking whiskey and reading the The Odyssey in the original ancient Greek!
Eric
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 20, 2013 - 03:55pm PT
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Donini, I actually do agree with the footprint replacement. As 10b4me suggested, small pony (less manure) and a buggy. Bringing in supplies to the yurt from Mammoth will be epic. Ohhhhhh, just kidding of course.
But seriously. I do agree with ways to make the area better, in all ways. With cars and tourists comes an enormous amount of trash. I sometimes pickup trash on my day off. A couple pulled over and said someone had left a big pile of dirty diapers etc. at a nearby pull out. Went and got them. Yuck. Some humans.......not all, just some, need schooling. lynnie
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Bruce Morris
Social climber
Belmont, California
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Mar 20, 2013 - 07:29pm PT
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I agree with Donini. When I used to vacation with my parents in Tuolumne Meadows in the late 50s, it was a very special private place with a terrible road that defeated the tourist hoards. Everyone grew beards, even the NPS Rangers, because going to TM was almost like moving to Alaska. Lot of people at the time said that widening the Tioga Road was going to wreck the place. And they were right in many ways. Too many forces screaming to open it up and let the tour buses roar. Does TM really have a special wilderness feel when the doors of those buses open and a hoard of travelers hit the bathrooms en masse in front of the TM Store and Grill? Kinda grim! One thing sure has changed: The Rangers were a lot friendlier back then.
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Greg Barnes
climber
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Mar 20, 2013 - 07:52pm PT
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Planners/rangers agree with you too, Bruce - they are planning on removing most roadside parking altogether, curbs preventing pulling off, etc. They are trying to reduce Tuolumne use traffic by reducing overall parking. You will end up with no way to park close to many crags, less chance of finding a spot to park even to take the shuttle, and (probably) the same no-shuttles-early-or-late season.
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10b4me
Ice climber
Happy Boulders
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2013 - 08:51pm PT
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^^^^that's going to work at the Cathedral trailhead.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Mar 20, 2013 - 09:30pm PT
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my mom told me stories about driving up to Tenaya lake and throwing down a tent in the 60's. Thinking about a little california alps, riding a bike from trail head to trail head with a light pack and linking big domes and peaks... man that sounds like heavan. Can do it now but riding a bike on that road in the high season gets a little sketchy.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Just heard today from a friend in Gardnerville that he heard the road will open May 11?!?! Could this be true?
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Rimwalker
climber
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Everybody rooting for the destruction or permanent closure of Tioga Pass Road must really hate the people of Lee Vining, where they pretty much depend on that road economically.
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John M
climber
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must really hate the people of Lee Vining, where they pretty much depend on that road economically.
unlikely that anyone hates anyone. More like people are unaware or just wistfully thinking about what if. The meadows without the hordes is awesome.
Another drought year. We have slightly more snow here in Yosemite then last year, but northern california is much lower then last year.
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Mtbphoto
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, Ca
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I rode up to Tioga pass last week on my bike. To my surprise at the pass there were 2 rangers and I asked when they are going to start plowing. All they said was that there is some controversy and with the budget cuts, who knows.
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10b4me
Ice climber
Happy Boulders
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 2, 2013 - 08:55pm PT
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what was the snow coverage like?
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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105 feet base, 12 feet packed pow,
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Rumor....TPR may open Memorial Day :DD
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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It was revealed to me and Marcel on our ride to park headquarters last week with Ranger Mark, who's heart is gold and probably his beta, too, that dry years promote mosquito hordes, unlike wet years, which tend not to cause the little beeotches to procreate in such large numbers.
Billions. How repellent. Stay out of the Meadows this year. The crowds you prevent will thank you.
:)
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Powder
Trad climber
the Flower Box
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Please let it be open early this season, say, the end of May!!
It'd be a great celebration of the removal of the metals out of my body. ~_~y
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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After spending a couple years here on ST I'm pretty certain that serious Tacoides, female and male, are Nomads in real life or Nomads waiting to bust out from their "normal" lives.
I get the wonderful feeling that today many are poised and waiting to take off to the Valley, T. Meadows and many other incredible places in the Sierra like I am.
By Fall I know I'll be ready to migrate elsewhere. Maybe that's why I got a job at Nomads. Smiles, lynnie
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10b4me
Ice climber
Happy Boulders
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 3, 2013 - 10:04pm PT
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Mtbphoto, thanks for the pics
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John M
climber
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Thanks for the photos mtbphoto!
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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We can only hope that the winter of 69 begins this thursday and keeps those stupid Americans on the west side from inter-breeding with the hateful Lee Viningites and their brine shrimp psychosis...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mtbphoto, just got my computer to upload them. Thanks for taking the time to load them. Awesome. Looks like TPR still needs a shovel or two. Cheers, lynne
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Slabspec
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Does anyone know how you go about volunteering to go up and help clear the Tioga Road?
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John M
climber
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Apr 11, 2013 - 09:22pm PT
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Looks like we will need volunteers. Dang!
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tioga.htm
Last update: April 11, 2013
National Park Service road crews will assess the Tioga Road on or about April 15, however, the current plan is to begin plowing on May 15. With the mild winter, we're optimistic the Tioga and Glacier Point Roads may open by Memorial Day weekend (May 25-27)
Anyone know if this is because they aren't hiring summer staff?
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bearbnz
Trad climber
East Side, California
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Apr 11, 2013 - 09:34pm PT
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The Mono County Board of Supervisors voted last week to use County employees and equipment to help clear the road up to the gate and into the park from the east side, so I hope they don't wait that long.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Apr 11, 2013 - 09:36pm PT
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Does anyone know how you go about volunteering to go up and help clear the Tioga Road?
Just buy a couple peices of equipment and work at night.
No problem.
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WBraun
climber
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Apr 11, 2013 - 09:43pm PT
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the current plan is to begin plowing on May 15.
Yep that's what's happening.
If you want it open earlier start shoveling.
What!!!!
You're all lazy Americans too????
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bit'er ol' guy
climber
the past
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Apr 11, 2013 - 11:34pm PT
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nothin to do in cali but sit around and wait for the pass to open. its like all the skiers rushin out first week of nov jonesing to ruin their skiis. Then in april (corn) they're at a loss of what to do until the pass opens. worse is they're upset at the gubberment for not plowing the road for them. Looks like some of the people posting on this fourm do know how to have some fun without a ski lift or a snow plow-good for you!
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Apr 12, 2013 - 12:11am PT
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I plan on shoveling the 15th....Sh#t that is...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Apr 16, 2013 - 12:44am PT
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That's what I heard, Chris. Joy filled to be living in Tioga Pass one more year. What an incredible place to find your life on the planet.
Cheers to all who make it happen at TPR. :)
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Apr 16, 2013 - 12:52am PT
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At 7AM PDT today, TM Campground blocks opened up on www.recreation.gov/ "I got mine," as they say. . . .
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Chris Brent
Trad climber
San Francisco
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Apr 16, 2013 - 01:15pm PT
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They opened up for August 15 through September though...... right? pre July 15 is stil an X ("unavailable") for me.
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Apr 16, 2013 - 08:30pm PT
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My networks of East Side spies reports of a lot of chatter lately. Virginia Lakes opened today; Tioga might open to the gate on Friday. This intel has not yet been confirmed.
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mike a.
Sport climber
ca
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Apr 16, 2013 - 09:31pm PT
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that sucks, i going to the eastide wed night tomorrow :-(, but maybe the ride home the pass will be open :-).
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Where the Hoback and the mighty Snake River meet
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Apr 16, 2013 - 09:43pm PT
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"Tioga might open to the gate" Means the road will just be open another 7.8 miles to the Tioga entrance station. From the eastside.
That would be something if 120 opened all the way across in April.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Apr 16, 2013 - 10:10pm PT
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It's worth seven at Tioga? Mas?
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Apr 16, 2013 - 11:56pm PT
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Long before there is climbing access, there is ski access to consider.
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Hoots
climber
Toyota Tacoma
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Apr 20, 2013 - 06:11pm PT
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Just skied False White this morning. Good corn, a bit of wind hammered stuff up high but easy to spot and avoid. It is sure looking dry up there!
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Mtbphoto
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, Ca
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Apr 20, 2013 - 10:29pm PT
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I did a trans-Sierra ski over the tioga road this week. From tioga pass to may lake rd I only walked a total of about 1 mile of dry pavement, but the snow is going fast. I'll have photos soon!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Apr 20, 2013 - 11:56pm PT
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Khanom, I can hardly contain myself. So looking forward to the Sierra. I'm gearing up for this summer ..... my own crash pad, bear container and to make life a lot easier some wheels for my kayak so I don't have to carry it down to the lakes and back up again. Ahhhhhh, life iz gut! :D lynnie
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bearbnz
Trad climber
East Side, California
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Apr 21, 2013 - 05:52pm PT
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The Sierra Wave is reporting that "Word came out Friday that the pass is now “anticipated” to open May 11th." Whoa Nellie will open April 26th. Not sure of the status of Sonora Pass, but it almost always opens before Tioga.
http://www.sierrawave.net/24345/tioga-pass-anticipated/
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Michelle
Social climber
1187 Hunterwasser
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Apr 21, 2013 - 05:59pm PT
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Can't wait for my lobster taquitos!
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Dapper Dan
Trad climber
Menlo Park
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Apr 21, 2013 - 07:15pm PT
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Monitor is open... Won't be long for the others .
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John M
climber
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Apr 21, 2013 - 08:41pm PT
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http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tioga.htm
Last update: April 19, 2013
Glacier Point Road: Plowing begins April 22.
Tioga Road: Plowing begins April 29.
Bicycles may be allowed on one or both roads, depending on road conditions, Fridays through Sundays after plowing begins. The decision to open either or both roads to bicycles will be made on each Friday and will be posted here.
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Jingy
climber
Somewhere out there
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Apr 21, 2013 - 08:45pm PT
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Once open I think I ought to take a trip to Bishop and make a stop at MoMart for a decent meal.
Life will be good again someday soon.
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ruppell
climber
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Apr 21, 2013 - 08:46pm PT
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Life's good every day jingy. Having that pass open makes life awesome.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Apr 23, 2013 - 08:09pm PT
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May 11!!! That would be so fantastic.
Cragman, DD and I will both be over there (travelling separately), for about a week around M-Day. Perhaps we'll connect at some point?
Phyl
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Mtbphoto
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, Ca
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Apr 23, 2013 - 09:32pm PT
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So I did the Tioga Road Trans-Sierra last week. Took me 2 days from the gate at the bottom of the pass to the Mirror Lake bus stop. I had a great time, and I couldn't ask for better snow!
Of the about 20 miles of road I skied, I only had to walk about a mile total, due to lack of snow. I had to ski/walk across short sections of pavement a few times. I skied down the Snow Creek trail for maybe 2 miles or so, then had to put the skis away and hike the rest of the way. Walking down the Snow Creek trail did a number on my knees!
Heres an album of photos from the trip: http://imgur.com/a/iaI5w
I went back up the pass today (much better driving up the open road!) and skied Gaylor peak, snow was great, but my knees need a break!
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Apr 23, 2013 - 09:53pm PT
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Nice pics guy...I did that route on my sprint sticks many moons ago...
skied under a full moon then bivied in a tree well then made it to the valley the next day...hitched a ride back with chuckles and cosmos ...RJ
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John M
climber
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Apr 23, 2013 - 10:09pm PT
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Awesome.. thanks for the photos.
I couldn't tell from the pics, but whats the snow load at olmstead point above the road?
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Mtbphoto
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, Ca
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Apr 23, 2013 - 10:11pm PT
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Snow load above Olmstead was pretty much nothing, no slide danger, although just east of Olmstead there was some snow in the trees, but I wouldn't say there is avy danger to the road there.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 23, 2013 - 10:27pm PT
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Open it......all you get is slabs and mosquitos.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Apr 23, 2013 - 11:23pm PT
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Seeing you all soon :D
Jingy, email me please sir, so we can perhaps make plans to get together with friends anywhere from TPR to Bishop. Cheers, Lynnie
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Apr 23, 2013 - 11:25pm PT
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An awesome TR Mtbphoto, Thanks.
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Apr 24, 2013 - 01:07am PT
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The day after THIS, some of us went and skied this:
Several pushed on to endure sketchy refreeze for the power station shot. Others took on a surprisingly bony-looking Ellery. I decided to cruise some creamy turns back to the car and catch a little me time with the hubcap while I waited to deal with the car shuttling shenanigans.
A glorious day spent along a glorious bit of road.
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Fletcher
Trad climber
The great state of advaita
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Apr 24, 2013 - 11:45am PT
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Superb photos mtbphoto and willoughby. Thanks!
Sumer is icumen in,
Lhude sing cuccu!
Groweþ sed and bloweþ med
And springþ þe wde nu,
Sing cuccu!
Awe bleteþ after lomb,
Lhouþ after calue cu.
Bulluc sterteþ, bucke uerteþ,
Murie sing cuccu!
Cuccu, cuccu, wel singes þu cuccu;
Ne swik þu nauer nu.
Sing cuccu nu. Sing cuccu.
Sing cuccu. Sing cuccu nu!
And for those of you not fluent in Middle English (where's a Hobbit when you need one?):
Summer has come in,
Loudly sing, Cuckoo!
The seed grows and the meadow
blooms
And the wood springs anew,
Sing, Cuckoo!
The ewe bleats after the lamb
The cow lows after the calf.
The bullock stirs, the stag farts,
Merrily sing, Cuckoo!
Cuckoo, cuckoo, well you sing,
cuckoo;
Don't ever you stop now,
Sing cuckoo now. Sing, Cuckoo.
Sing Cuckoo. Sing cuckoo now!
Well, summer is probably taking it's good damn time up there! Fun anytime of the year.
Eric
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willm
Social climber
Oakland
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Apr 24, 2013 - 05:57pm PT
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^ What does it mean?!
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Chris Brent
Trad climber
San Francisco
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Apr 25, 2013 - 01:35pm PT
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If 120 opens May 11 how long does it take for the Meadows campground to open?
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Dapper Dan
Trad climber
Menlo Park
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Apr 25, 2013 - 02:12pm PT
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I remember heading up there soon after May 7th last year . I hiked out to Waterwheel Falls , the trail was a soggy mess, but it was spectacular to see the falls so early in the season... no people.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Apr 25, 2013 - 04:20pm PT
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Just got a notice that the Park has officially stated it plans to open 120 by May 11th. Maybe old news but welcome I'm sure.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Apr 25, 2013 - 07:49pm PT
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It's in the paper, so it must be true.
AND...
GLACIER POINT ROAD is opening TOMORROW.
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Social climber
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QITNL, I saw that on the caltrans sign leaving Bishop yesterday. What - no thread of it's own?
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Adamame
climber
Santa Cruz
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I wouldn't be surprised if the park gets bitten in the ass by announcing the opening weeks in advance. The weather looks a little uncertain this week and could put a damper on th party.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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It is 63 degrees and warming.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Just got a message from my Boss. Planning to open Tioga Pass Resort for Memorial Weekend barring a freak storm. Be up there around 19th. Cheers and packing.....lynnie
Edit: Thanks for the pics Em, see ya Soon :DD
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Heard from a friend in Lee Vining it was spitting some snow this morning, low clouds and fog. Anyone else hear how the pass fared today?
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Opening day, 1986. TimidTR & I found an arrowhead and an old coin at Budd Creek.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Beautiful, TM Jesse. Lake Tuolumne 2011 was nearly kayaked by myself......wonder what it's looking like today. Any picures people? Thanks again Em Knott for your Tioga Lake pic. Can't wait to arrive. Cheers, l.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Beautiful and Awesome photo. Thanks for it. So there may be snow when I get there @ 17-20th of May. Throwing my gaiters back in the pack.
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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The Budd wuzz left at Tecoya. The coin was from 06' when things were really shakin, and we weren't that old back then. Or were we?
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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[edit:] OK, cool, the 1888 also looks about the same (when it was pretty new):
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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It was a grayish-green and big arrowhead made of chert; probably 3-1/2 or 4 inches long. I turned it in because it was obviously going to be found (near the parking lot). The NPS archaeologist said it was a minimum of 600-years old, predating most everything of what's normally found around there.
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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Lynnie, we're heading up on the 17th for a long weekend, we'll stop by the TPR to say hi. Will be great to see you...and the meadows again.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Beth, miss you, even tho we don't connect that much.....mostly due to me working to much and not getting out to JTree as much as I desire.
Please, let's connect this summer. A climb, hike or overnight backpack. Steve's invited too. I have lots of gear. :D Really mean it. Please keep in touch.
Cheers and Peace, lynnie.
PS, Do you have my cell? If not I will email it to you.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 12, 2013 - 01:08am PT
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So you EastSide lovers of the incredible, quiet beauty....DID it open? lynnie
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PAUL SOUZA
Trad climber
Central Valley, CA
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May 12, 2013 - 09:32pm PT
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What peak is that behind the dome?
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bearbnz
Trad climber
East Side, California
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May 12, 2013 - 09:36pm PT
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The very remote Cathedral Peak
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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May 12, 2013 - 09:37pm PT
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Cathedral Peak is the higher one. Eichorn pinnacle is the lower one to the right.
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murcy
Gym climber
sanfrancisco
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May 12, 2013 - 10:04pm PT
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Experiened ones, does that look like there's still snow on the descent from Cathedral? [Edit: thanks, khanom.]
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 12, 2013 - 10:36pm PT
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Just checking, I was pretty close, predicted May 15, but the Tioga Pass opened today, May 12. Not to bad for a greenhorn.....:D
Edit: Cragman, yeah, thanks for the pic and the post!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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May 13, 2013 - 11:47pm PT
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rwedgee
Ice climber
canyon country,CA
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May 14, 2013 - 12:07am PT
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From the amount of snow, or actually lack of snow, the pass should have been open a while ago. Olmstead was bare, bone dry, nothing. What gives ?
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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May 14, 2013 - 01:58am PT
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Nice.
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John M
climber
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May 14, 2013 - 03:06am PT
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Here is hoping that some people will post pictures. I may not be able to get up there for a few weeks.
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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May 14, 2013 - 07:59am PT
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Does any know if Junction Camp Ground, behind the TPR is open ???
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Adamame
climber
Santa Cruz
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May 14, 2013 - 11:12am PT
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Negative on the Junction Campground.
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sneville
climber
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May 14, 2013 - 01:40pm PT
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QITNL so that was your snow shoe track coming down from ragged peak? When did you go Friday? I went up Saturday to Young lakes to attempt Conness but like you said the conditions were tough and made it hard to find the trail. A lot more snow than I thought and I was glad to have snow shoes. Nice pictures.
Sean
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 15, 2013 - 12:02am PT
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QITNL, I have limited room in my van to bring what I will use for the next 4 months. Should I bring my snowshoes and gaiters? Thanks for all you info, Dude. :D Cheers, L.
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sneville
climber
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May 15, 2013 - 01:16am PT
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QITNL,
Once we made it to young lake we looked at Conness and thought it might be scary with the snow right near the summit. It seems like both of us made a good decision to not go to the top. I hope no one follows our path because we lost the trail several times when you break out of the trees. Such a nice weekend up there. Thanks for the pictures.
Sean
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 15, 2013 - 11:19pm PT
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QITNL, Thanks for the beta. :D Today was last day at work. Tomorrow errands and goodbyes and then pack and I'm off to Adventure Land. So much more prepared this year. Jazzed to be hitting the water, rock and trails. lynne
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rwedgee
Ice climber
canyon country,CA
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May 15, 2013 - 11:47pm PT
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khanom
What gives ?
"Depends. Who did you vote for in 2004 and 2008?"
Really ?? I'm the guy who works and pays taxes, lots of them. I'm not sucking it up in my van behind the Mobil 4 months and the 8 lounging in the desert claiming to minimize my carbon footprint. Bums don't pay taxes.
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PeteC
climber
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May 15, 2013 - 11:53pm PT
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So happy to be back in the meadows!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 15, 2013 - 11:53pm PT
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rwedgee, I have paid mega taxes in my life. Then ran into the Perfect Storm of Life and was pulled into a quiet harbor to rethink it all.
I saw life one way when I was a workaholic pulling down the bucks. The Perfect Storm put me a place to think, ponder and reconsider.
Bottom line to me: Don't judge. Live how you choose but don't judge those that don't make your same life decisions.
And khanom, all of us think differently. You don't know who he voted for. And frankly, no matter who you vote for (there could be some exceptions we don't know about)they aren't going to carry out the platform(s) you voted them in for. This applies to pretty much all parties. Just my observations.
I'll probably be sorry I posted such a dogmatic one. Every once in a while I get a "wild hair". :D
Edit: But you are both (hopefully) my SuperTopo Friends.
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John M
climber
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May 16, 2013 - 12:25am PT
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Thanks for the pics QITNL!!! Anyone have anymore? What does the meadow look like? What about Tenaya? . I'm jonesing to get up there but I'm dealing with an infection right now.
Wheres Ed? He usually goes up opening weekend.
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Powder
Trad climber
the Flower Box
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May 16, 2013 - 12:35am PT
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Yes, more pictures, please : D
I could use some distractions and the images of the High Country would be pretty good ones.
...thought only broken bone hurts, but apparently the pains from the surgery removing those metals out of your body hurt almost just as much... Ok that might be a bit exaggerating, but ouch no less. @_@ >_<
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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May 16, 2013 - 12:50am PT
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Yes more pics please! Am heading up there Friday. So excited. Never miss an opening weekend but it was Mother's Day so I'm coming up there now.
And no one rag on Lynne. She's living the friggin dream. Working in Tuolumne 4 months a year then working at a climbing shop down south the next 8 months. She's got life dialed as far as I'm concerned. And one hell of an awesome lady who I'm so stoked to see this weekend.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 16, 2013 - 01:52am PT
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Fluoride,
Yeah, more pics.
Hoping to see you friend Beth. Let's spend some time gabbing at one of the peaks or creeks. That would be good.
I don't think life is ever dialed cause the fine tuning gets a little crazy. I'm blessed to work at something I really care about....the planet and people.
So, Yikes, hope I get my shy together so I get up there this weekend. Plans are for Sat or Sun. So jazzed. The yurts are up but electricity a little on/off at this point. Still looking for TPR to open Memorial.
Want to climb some. Peace and love, lynnie
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 16, 2013 - 02:23am PT
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QITNL, thanks for taking the time to post those awesome, inspirational pics.
Takes my breath away. Again, Thanks!!!
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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May 16, 2013 - 02:41am PT
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QITNL/joe that wasn't pointless at all. That was amazing. Thanks for the pics!!
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Powder
Trad climber
the Flower Box
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May 16, 2013 - 03:44am PT
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Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos!! *^_^*
They really did make my night better. I now can go to sleep with a smile on my face, dreaming about this amazing playground! = )
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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May 16, 2013 - 10:09am PT
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Hoping to spend quite a bit of time there this year :) Lynne we gotta climb conness!
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10b4me
Ice climber
Soon 2B Arizona
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2013 - 10:30am PT
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I didn't tag the summit of Conness, though I could have thrown a rock at it. My boot prints end right here, the next 10 feet was pretty sketch. A couple thousand feet down on either side and no room to self-arrest.
Yeah, there is that one spot, just below the summit, that is pretty narrow.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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May 17, 2013 - 12:00am PT
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Counting the days til I get across to the east side again! It's amazing to have the pass open so early. I know it would be better to have the snowpack but being able to get over there is the silver lining.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 17, 2013 - 02:14am PT
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Greg Davis, Yes Conness and Cathedral....maybe QITNL might want to tag along on Cathedral.
Greg, did you get the package i mailed to you at Idyllwild???
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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May 17, 2013 - 04:29am PT
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QITNL I'll likely be around Stately Pleasure Dome and Daff Dome this weekend for opening season reasons (West Country has been my first route of the season for 8 years now, West Crack as soon as possible to avoid the mid-season crowds. Blown Away instead if it's not too windy but it's supposed to be breezy this weekend). Probably Little Sheba, Galen's Crack (can't wait!!) and the first pitch of Hoodwink for good measure.
Holler if you see me...always nice to see another ST brethren up there in person. I look the same as my pic on my posts.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 19, 2013 - 11:56am PT
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I'm heading up in just a bit. Please remember me in your thoughts and prayers. Long Drive. Lots to contemplate. Peace, Lynne
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looks easy from here
climber
Ben Lomond, CA
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May 19, 2013 - 11:23pm PT
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Poked my head in here to ask about snow on Clouds Rest, and I see that ß Î Ø T Ç H's picture has already answered it for me. Thanks!
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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May 21, 2013 - 02:17pm PT
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Here's some pics from Tuolumne this past weekend 5/18-19:
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Laine
Trad climber
Reno, NV
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May 21, 2013 - 02:51pm PT
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Here is some shots of Ellery Bowl 5-19-13
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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May 23, 2013 - 10:47pm PT
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Qintl, nice. Been a long time since I was up there... So those in the know... Any buzz on the Tuolumne cg opening date?
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looks easy from here
climber
Ben Lomond, CA
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May 26, 2013 - 09:40pm PT
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If anyone passes by Dozier Dome in the next couple weeks I'd love to hear the conditions of the face down by Errett Out and Bit by Bit. I'm hoping there won't be too much snowmelt for me to climb it when I'm up there next month.
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2 l l
Sport climber
Rancho Verga, CA
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Whoa Q. Epic dude.
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John M
climber
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Whoa Q. Epic dude.
Yep.. QINTL has definitely been seeing some country. Thanks everyone for sharing the pics.
Anyone got any beta on when TM campground is going to open? The goverments site just says June/July.
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Chris Brent
Trad climber
San Francisco
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Would guess the campsite will open on 6/21 based on last years road opening to campsite opening gap. I guess there's a chance of it being 6/14 but someone said the store isn't even up yet.
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John M
climber
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According to this the store and grill are open. There is another thread that says the visitor center is also open. I can't find that information on the government's site. Its pretty hard to wade through, and I have looked extensively.
http://yosemitenews.info/forum/read.php?3,66869
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Chris Brent
Trad climber
San Francisco
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Shhhhh!!! Yeah about 2 hours after I made my prediction it opened. The same thing happened last year though. The site last a while, I think a couple of weeks!
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looks easy from here
climber
Ben Lomond, CA
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Jun 10, 2013 - 12:58am PT
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My wife and I hit up Tuolumne this weekend with the intention of hiking Clouds Rest from Tenaya Lake Friday and then climbing on Saturday. We made it up Clouds Rest, but the bloodsuckers were the worst I've ever experienced and scared us off day two. I practically showered in DEET and I still have 86 bites (and counting-what appear to be single large bites keep resolving into multiple overlapping bites as the swelling goes down). Full disclosure, this is only my second Tuolumne summer, and we met some other hikers who claimed that the skeeters were't actually that bad yet. Yikes!
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Nov 15, 2013 - 12:38am PT
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The East Arete of Simmons looks pretty fun. Once coming over the Lyell/Maclure saddle from Hutchins Basin, I contoured from below to Amelia Earhart Peak and found it to be an incredibly casual stroll along a gentle ledge that included a stop at "Inkwell Lake." Oddly, there were bear tracks up there.
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Nov 15, 2013 - 12:42am PT
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That's a cool view of Matthes in that series of images above
Hey TM I'll go wander around with you next summer if you can come on down before Aug.
It's been too long!
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Nov 15, 2013 - 01:57am PT
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Yeah! Thanks for the bump Jesse! Some super shots above, those views of cathedral range are amazing.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 15, 2013 - 02:00am PT
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QITNL, FANTASTIC! Cheers, lynnie
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Dapper Dan
Trad climber
Menlo Park
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Nov 15, 2013 - 10:25am PT
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A few photos from Vetran's Day weekend in Tuolumne...
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Nov 15, 2013 - 11:01am PT
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Nice Dapper Dan!
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DerekCan
climber
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Nov 15, 2013 - 05:25pm PT
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It was a great weekend to be in Yosemite, that's for sure!
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bergbryce
Trad climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Nov 16, 2013 - 01:07pm PT
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Semi-related....
Does anyone have any idea if the road to Saddlebag Lake is still open??
Wondering if I should take my bike tomorrow for N. Peak approach.
Edited to add: Should have asked google first!
http://www.monolake.org/today/roads
OPEN!!
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cultureshock
Trad climber
Mountain View
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Nov 21, 2013 - 04:21pm PT
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Bump.
Guessing the road is closed now.
Any ideas if it will re-open by monday or are we done for the season?
Luke
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Nov 21, 2013 - 05:49pm PT
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currently:
Tioga
SR 120
[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA]
IS CLOSED FROM CRANE FLAT TO 5 MI WEST OF THE JCT OF US 395 /TIOGA PASS/
(TUOLUMNE, MONO CO) - DUE TO SNOW - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE
ROUTE
Sonora
SR 108
[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA]
IS CLOSED FROM 26.4 MI EAST OF STRAWBERRY (TUOLUMNE CO) TO 8 MI WEST OF THE
JCT OF US 395 (MONO CO) /SONORA PASS/ - DUE TO SNOW - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO
USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE
Ebbets
SR 4
[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA]
IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE
JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) - DUE TO SNOW - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED
TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE
This late in the season none are likely to reopen until next May or June.
Current California state highway conditions are always found here:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi
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Greg Barnes
climber
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Nov 26, 2013 - 11:43pm PT
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Looks like Sonora pass is open:
This highway information is the latest reported as of Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 20:42 .
SR 108
[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA]
1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 3.7 MI WEST OF THE
JCT OF US 395 TO THE JCT OF US 395 (MONO CO) FROM 0700 HRS TO 1800 HRS MONDAY
THRU FRIDAY THRU 12/6/13 - DUE TO PERMIT WORK - MOTORISTS ARE SUBJECT TO
DELAYS OF UP TO 20 MINUTES
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adikted
Boulder climber
Tahooooeeeee
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Apr 25, 2016 - 07:14pm PT
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Soooo anyone got the scoop on opening dates this year??
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Apr 26, 2016 - 06:32pm PT
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Thanks, eKitty!Sign on the edge of town still sez "closed" as of yesterday.
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Apr 26, 2016 - 06:49pm PT
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Friday is the day.
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adikted
Boulder climber
Tahooooeeeee
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Apr 27, 2016 - 12:56pm PT
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Thanks Yal....stoked to get up there and play
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G_Gnome
Trad climber
Cali
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Apr 27, 2016 - 01:23pm PT
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Given the amount of snow up there, and the weather the next week or two, it looks like the opening all the way thru won't be until the end of May.
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Bruce Morris
Social climber
Belmont, California
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Apr 27, 2016 - 02:06pm PT
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Given the amount of snow up there, and the weather the next week or two, it looks like the opening all the way thru won't be until the end of May.
This is the way it is just about every year. Why is it going to be any different this year, especially with greater snowfall than last year? There's always busting through the avalanched below Olmsted Point and that's always as slow as molasses in January. When the TM Store and Grill and the Campgrounds are open, then there's a real incentive to open US 120 all the way through. Before that, why?
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Grippa
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Apr 27, 2016 - 03:18pm PT
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WOOHOO!!! Leaving this weekend for a week of Sierra bliss.
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skitch
Gym climber
Bend Or
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Apr 29, 2016 - 12:17pm PT
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***UPDATE:
Caltrans just announced that Tioga Pass will NOT OPEN tomorrow due to snowy weather:
Tioga Pass, CA Will NOT OPEN Tomorrow as Scheduled | Opening Delayed Due to “Storm Activity”
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Apr 29, 2016 - 02:47pm PT
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Thanks so much for the update! My suitcases are out, but on the other hand I still have several projects here that need more time. Cheers to All and hope to see you this summer! Please stop by and give a Howdy. lynnie
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
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Apr 29, 2016 - 05:21pm PT
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One of the Park blowers broke and the counties blowers are ancient and breaking left and right...Let's hear it for less taxes and less government...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Apr 29, 2016 - 07:15pm PT
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rottingjohnny, a great opening for some hilarious jokes......
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
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Apr 29, 2016 - 08:17pm PT
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Lynne...Oops..
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Ed H
Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
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In the early 80's when the Lee Vining locals were jonesing to get the pass open a plan to spread manure on the snow to speed up melting was proposed...I'm not sure if this ever happened..? I also heard rumors of local shoveling parties attacking the snow pack on this side of the pass..?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Thanks for the update, Ed H. Appreciate.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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I wonder how long it would take a team strong backs to cut a mile long section, wide enough for an atv to get thru, to go skiing?
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WBraun
climber
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Relax ....
It will open for vehicles when it's ready and not one day earlier.
If you can't wait then walk ......
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Ed H
Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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May 11, 2016 - 01:20pm PT
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I want to see some pics of you boys and girls on Stately Pleasure Dome the day they open her up!
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skitch
Gym climber
Bend Or
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May 11, 2016 - 01:53pm PT
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My coworkers husband works for mono road, he says they are only opening the lower gate...
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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May 11, 2016 - 02:00pm PT
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Heard the Sonora Pass will open this Friday...
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John M
climber
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May 11, 2016 - 02:23pm PT
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My coworkers husband works for mono road, he says they are only opening the lower gate...
I think blogging bishop f*#ked up. See below.
I don't see the screw up.. Isn't that what the blog says?
from the blog..
anticipated opening of California State Route 120 West to the east Yosemite National Park Entrance Gate is scheduled for Thursday, May 12th at Noon.
thats the lower gate
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 11, 2016 - 02:35pm PT
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Right on, eKat.
Suggestion: less computers, more smoke signals.
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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May 11, 2016 - 04:35pm PT
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the whole thing's a frikken mess! Always has been, always will be. Mother Nature can be Such A Bitch!
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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May 11, 2016 - 05:38pm PT
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The forecast for the weekend looks good. I want to ski into the Saddlebag Lake area. Will the road be clear of ice, can I leave my Subie at home. I am a noob at early season trips up the road.
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Stone Cowboy
Trad climber
Livermore, CA.
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May 11, 2016 - 06:03pm PT
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helo in sillies.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
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May 11, 2016 - 07:13pm PT
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Those Mono County roadies are total slackers ...
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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May 11, 2016 - 07:28pm PT
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Will the road be clear of ice, can I leave my Subie at home.
Am sure you'll be fine. Temps recently have been so warm, even overnight.
I wish we had to worry about ice on the road still!
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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May 13, 2016 - 04:20pm PT
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Name this route:
Dixie Peach (climber on left in light blue)
South Crack (climber on right)
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Dick Erb
climber
June Lake, CA
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May 15, 2016 - 05:37pm PT
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The road has been open to Tioga Pass from the eastside for a few days now. Yesterday we drove up to the pass and walked a few miles into the park. The road is a nice walk when there are no cars on it. We saw 13 cyclists on the road in the park, and lots of skiers east of the pass. Here are a few pics.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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May 16, 2016 - 07:47am PT
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I went up Sunday, was 27F at 6:45 am. Skinned up to the Dana plateau and had an awesome ski down. Saw about a dozen skiers on the mountain.
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Ed H
Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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May 17, 2016 - 10:50am PT
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That was too easy for you Clint...
I like Dixie Peach because you can go do one well protected 5.9 pitch, rap off and jump in the lake! No heinous 5.7+ slab runout (although I would like to get that dialed in someday...)
I also like the 5.8+ alternate start of Hermaphrodite Flake for the same reason (thin pro - think C3 000)
Hoping to be in TM July 4 week! Warm up on Super Chicken!
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splitclimber
climber
Sonoma County
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May 17, 2016 - 11:56am PT
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Good news about the opening.
May 14 on Tioga Peak
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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May 17, 2016 - 02:11pm PT
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"100% normal"...that's so typical.
Why not say "normal" if it's normal?
Just feckin' withya, Timid.
Are we gonna get a TR on the Beaverkill? I hope, I hope.
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dirtbag
climber
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May 17, 2016 - 05:36pm PT
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The mono county tourism Facebook page says tomorrow, may 18.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 17, 2016 - 05:43pm PT
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Done come and gone...oh well. Got to see the farmers laments about water but what I really missed were the fish tacos at the a mobile station.
No more trips to the Valley on my dance card....some much, much less crowded areas nearer home.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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May 17, 2016 - 05:57pm PT
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Yes Timid, an east coast spring(?) Fishing TR?, were you any where near Roscoe NY?
Edit: on seeing this, or that,
And not wanting anyone to throw a wobbler about
Unreasonable thread drift. . .
Not here. But I'm sure on the flames,
timid! Those names! The very places!
Neversink Gorge! - The Roscoe Dinner. . .
Going to Livingston Manor, for nicer digs. . .
Classic Americana for sure.
Such steely eyed locals, heads down struggling thru. . .
I sure it hasn't changed much. The picture looks familiar?
But that's just the nostalgia of an old man looking in on a window
Of by gone youth.
Thankyou, all you Can & do folks!
get on up to the domes,
that road is open in 5 or so hours
1st tracks? Long slabs still dripping? Shuffling off ice?
Take pictures, & post 'em
Man I miss California !
I was in the meadows not nearly often enough, and I led the Hermaphrodite Flake too.
V V V V
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ruppell
climber
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May 17, 2016 - 06:52pm PT
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The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are world class. A few hours north is my favorite stream on the right coast. The West branch of the Ausable. Pretty sure I don't need Tioga to be open to get to any of them though. lol
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mike a.
Sport climber
ca
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May 17, 2016 - 08:47pm PT
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The road opens tomorrow sweet!!!😊
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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May 17, 2016 - 09:45pm PT
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YES! Word in the Valley tonight is that Tioga will open tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.!!
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Ghost Bear
Social climber
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May 18, 2016 - 10:43am PT
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Always glad when that gate opens EARLIER than my source said it would....glad for ALL of us!!!!!
Are you talking about the rapture or Tioga Pass here? Better check with your "source" - it seems your info was wrong
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splitclimber
climber
Sonoma County
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May 19, 2016 - 10:00am PT
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Why can't it be perfect weather this weekend.
Wondering if parks would close the pass with this forecast?
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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May 19, 2016 - 11:43am PT
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Will likely close for the weekend. But I'd LOVE TO SEE THE PICSSS from yesterday.
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Gary
Social climber
Where in the hell is Major Kong?
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May 19, 2016 - 03:01pm PT
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but what I really missed were the fish tacos at the a mobile station.
Guess you've never had a really good fish taco.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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May 19, 2016 - 03:11pm PT
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Guess you've never had a really good fish taco.
And have enough dough to afford 20$ fish tacos haha. That place has RIDICULOUS prices. Anyone looking for a great snack, check out the store next to Niceley's, the apple pie/strudel thing is amazing. The burgers and a GIANT choice of MILKSHAKES across the street in Mono Cone (?) is to KILL for. YUM. Makes me hungry thinking about this stuff. SO GOOD!
For those who consume meat and are in Bridgeport, Albert's Deli and Jolly Cone are great...OH and BURGER BARN! Tick those along with the classic rock climbs!
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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May 26, 2016 - 06:08am PT
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Great news, Cragman.
BAd
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Ed H
Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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Anyone have any beta on the TM campsite opening date? Do you think they'll be open July 1?
I've heard from a ranger that the TM campground usually opens about 2-3 weeks after they get the water turned on, and that hasn't happened yet.
edit - just spoke with a ranger on the hotline - she said water is not on yet, and opening date is not set, but also said 'I'd hope they'd have it open for July 1'
So - see you up there campers!
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Ed H
Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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Yes - average rain fall this year has been a wonderful gift after 5 years of below average - great to see the water flow and the foliage so green. Stoked to be in the high country soon.
Name this route
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WBraun
climber
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just spoke with a ranger on the hotline - she said water is not on yet,
Went up to Cathedral.....lots of snow and water running EVERYWHERE!
Just see ..... :-)
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surfstar
climber
Santa Barbara, CA
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^Piss Easy
Sure hope its open by 7/1 or we're in need of some sites!
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Ed H
Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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surf star for the win!
Ok - a harder one - name the dome
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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lindalou on dozier
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Ed H
Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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Darkside Dome for the win! What a gem.
Way to get after it Cragman! I've always packed my gear out to Cathedral, but would love to go light someday
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WBraun
climber
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When the govt. turns the water on Americans become once again safe in the forest .....
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looks easy from here
climber
Ben Lomond, CA
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Kinda tempted to edit the question marks out of my response. ;)
Tried to get up there last October, but a late start and a wrong turn denied us. But a beautiful approach, worthwhile as a hike in it's own right, imo (and fortunately also in the "o" of the people I drug through the woods).
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CF
climber
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Jun 10, 2016 - 03:09pm PT
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RUMOR has it that the water will come on today or Saturday barring any unforeseen circumstances. The store and po are open 9 to 5. grill and lodge open mid next week if water comes on. Remember that the sport shop and gas station are closed forever.
rumor say campground opening next Friday 6/17
already lots of pct/jmt hikers, supposed to be more than last year if you can beleive that.
it was NOT a normal snow/water year. survey says that april and may were 70% of normal? sure there is some snow and water but compared to normal years this is nothing and it is going fast
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jun 12, 2016 - 06:32am PT
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From here it looks very gloomy up in the mtns. Nothing but gray overcast from here south as I look out my window.
That's a beauty of a shot of shadows on rock, looks easy from here.
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Ed H
Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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Jun 13, 2016 - 05:40pm PT
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Thanks for the beta CF
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Ed H
Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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Jun 17, 2016 - 09:11am PT
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rumor say campground opening next Friday 6/17
What's the latest?
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Nov 14, 2016 - 09:31pm PT
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I drove to Bishop this weekend for a little bouldering and was shocked to see that Tioga was open. I thought after a certain date they kept it closed as a standard procedure. Must be nice driving through there with no one around.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Nov 15, 2016 - 02:36pm PT
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Fat Dad, think they close it for more than light snow they can't clear easily and for rock slides.
On a scale of 1-10 I miss Tioga 10. If you have not spent time there, get to know it, spend multiple summers throwing yourself into its beauty.
The Valley may be Marilyn Monroe, Tioga and Tuolumne.....Audrey Hepburn.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Nov 15, 2016 - 05:12pm PT
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Yup Lynnie nailed it! Prolly my favorite place on earth.
Peace
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Nov 15, 2016 - 06:07pm PT
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The new best buds are Madilynn, Courtney and Skye. Wonder if Jackson and Madilynn will be future climbing partners? It was a beautiful night at The Mobile in Lee Vining....especially the musica and dancing.
Love to you Nita and Andy.....missing my friends.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Nov 16, 2016 - 11:18am PT
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Cragman, what a wonderful, refreshing post about one of my favorite spots on this planet. Now I am tempted to travel up for Thanksgiving. Hope all is well, Cheers, lynnie
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Nov 16, 2016 - 07:30pm PT
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Friends are forever, thanks Cragman.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Nov 17, 2016 - 06:54pm PT
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Thanks Cragman, Tioga will always be what it wants to be.....we just need to live with it. I am willing.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Nov 18, 2016 - 02:32pm PT
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National Weather Service just issued an advisory for weather on Sunday at Tioga Pass and Toulumne, 4-10 inches of snow above 7k
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Nov 18, 2016 - 03:07pm PT
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Thanks for the info, Jon Beck. What a great gift. Hope they tucked the Lodge away well.
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