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Matthew Matera
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Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 10, 2015 - 11:46pm PT
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Hey,
Does anyone know which of the dirt roads up at Shuteye are gated in the winter? Or maybe a better questions is which are not gated? I've been up in the summer, but didn't take note of which roads had physical gates. I figure with the snow year we've been having, they are probably clear, but I think the forest service gates the ones they can anyway.
Thanks!
Matthew
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Feb 10, 2015 - 11:57pm PT
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Minarets is gated at the cut off to Mammoth Pool.
The summit at Beasore was thick with ice, but not sure if Beasore way would be open to ridge proper.
The gate off road 222 was locked a few weeks ago. I think that is the road number.
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Matthew Matera
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 12, 2015 - 11:44pm PT
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Ok. Thanks so much! Do you know if the dirt roads that shoot off of minarets road before mammoth pool are gated? Like 7S02 that goes to the Big Sleep area?
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this just in
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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Feb 13, 2015 - 07:27am PT
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Yeah there are gates there Matthew and are closed Dec 1-May 1. BS cause there isn't snow on the rocks up there. Chiquito Dome is accessible.
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Matthew Matera
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 13, 2015 - 01:14pm PT
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Ok, good to know. That is annoying! Do you know if any of the other spots are accessible?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Feb 13, 2015 - 03:10pm PT
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Do what WTF said and then buy a matching padlock and put your own lock on the gate...
No don't. Just kidding..
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John M
climber
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Feb 13, 2015 - 03:26pm PT
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dirt roads get seriously screwed up and need a lot more maintenance when they are muddy.
Plus in winter time both the park service and the forest service operate on very reduced staffing levels.
just saying.
I hate the closures too.
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Matthew Matera
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 18, 2015 - 11:11pm PT
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Thanks for the advice. We spent Sunday/Monday at Chiquito dome. It's summer up there for sure; I came back with a nice t-shirt tan!
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this just in
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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Feb 19, 2015 - 06:17am PT
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Yeah, it's way too dry already. Think the snakes will be out soon, if they haven't already left their dens.
Glad you got some climbing in, hopefully you will post some pics, if you took any.
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Daaang! Up close and personal with a big cat sounds spooky.
Hey MrTJI (or anyone),
How are the roads up in the High Country?
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Gene
climber
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Can we get into Big Sleep yet?
Thanks!
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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FS winter gates still closed but Beasore, Grizzly and Minarets roads were clear this weekend.
BUT...
Kitty Kats are still on the prowl -
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Climberdude
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Does anyone know if the roads to Big Sleep are open yet? I am referring to Brown's Meadow Road (Road 7S02).
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Kurt Jensen
Trad climber
Aptos,CA
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Hello all. I have friends going to Shuteye this weekend, and I was thinking of going there April 13-17. From Grahm's book and this thread I gather the walk up way to Chiquito Dome is good to go. How about the FS campground nearby-open? I guess the road closure means Big Sleep and that region are locked up. If Chilkoot is open, then I'm thinking Hidden Eagle should be good. I've been to both Chicquito and Hidden Eagle (& will happily go to each again!) but is there anything else in season, and ungated that is accessible pre-May 1 gate opening?
Thanks again for any feedback!
Kurt
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doughnutnational
Gym climber
its nice here in the spring
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Central Camp road and the Jeep trail to shuteye peak lookout were open as of last week.
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Roxy
Trad climber
CA Central Coast
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Does anyone know if the roads to Big Sleep are open yet? I am referring to Brown's Meadow Road (Road 7S02).
I was there Saturday before Easter (the 4th) and the gate was "open" and the roads were clear, not a soul around we had all of Big Sleep to ourselves...blue bird day, gentle breeze...we scored!!
Wish I had the time to have stayed longer...but a day's all I could wrestle.
edit: love that cat photo!
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Flip Flop
climber
salad bowl, california
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Good. Very Good. Buahahaha. Mean climber rejoices over warming. Not much chance that there is a storm big enough to cool these mountains this year. Demasiado sol en el cielo Amigos. Butter on a hot skillet.
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limpingcrab
Trad climber
the middle of CA
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Ahhhhhhhhhh, Ricky D! I'm jealous, I've been trying to see one of those kitties for years. Great shot
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Kurt Jensen
Trad climber
Aptos,CA
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Great news Roxy. My friends will be happy to hear, and my upcoming trip next week may have more climbing options. Big Sleep is very fun, and there are loads of other good areas nearby.
I hope this storm that just hit Tahoe and the Sierras doesn't shutdown some Shuteye areas that are open!
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