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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
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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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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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rincon
climber
Coarsegold
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It's kinda snowy up there today. And there's clouds hugging the ridge, so not much melting righ now.
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Kurt Jensen
Trad climber
Aptos,CA
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I'm glad the snow happened! I've seen how much we need it on trips to Tahoe and Yosemite this winter. Last week at Phantom Spires the bees and wasps were buzzing and all around a real lack of snow. I hope to get to Shuteye soon. It'll melt fast. Chiquito should be perfect this next week.
Rumor has it at least one Shuteye local climber was going to take out his snowmobile today!
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Tork
climber
Yosemite
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View of Shuteye from Mammoth Mountain this afternoon
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F10
Trad climber
Bishop
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Apr 24, 2015 - 05:09pm PT
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Has anyone been to Big Sleep ?
Checking to see if 7S02K or 7S02M are open, any locked gates ?
Want to go next weekend.
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Climberdude
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Apr 24, 2015 - 06:25pm PT
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F10,
Two weeks ago I asked the Forest Service personnel in the Clovis office when the roads up to Big Sleep will be open. They told me they would open on May 1. I have not been up there, but some roads do not have gates, yet are officially closed. I think the road up there falls under this category in that it does not have a gate, but is closed. Perhaps others can give some more recent information.
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F10
Trad climber
Bishop
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Apr 24, 2015 - 06:55pm PT
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Thanks Climberdude
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Nanobody
Trad climber
Fresno, CA
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Apr 24, 2015 - 09:03pm PT
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The road to Big Sleep has been open for a few weeks. Someone "opened" the gate with their truck in a unofficial way some time ago.
Several parties were climbing Big Sleep a couple of weeks ago
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F10
Trad climber
Bishop
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Apr 27, 2015 - 11:44am PT
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Has anyone been up there since this weekend.
Checking to see if Shuteye Ridge got any snow ??
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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Apr 27, 2015 - 11:55am PT
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There is snow up there, but by this weekend it will all be gone. You are good to go F10.
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Apr 27, 2015 - 11:58am PT
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Got 4 inches of wet stuff Saturday at 5000 feet - mostly gone by Sunday afternoon.
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Climberdude
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Apr 27, 2015 - 12:30pm PT
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The little snow that was on the Minarets Road on Sunday was melted out by the evening. The snow is melting out fast, but this is causing the rock to be wet in places where there are ocassional water courses on the rock.
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Bad Climber
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Apr 27, 2015 - 03:31pm PT
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We're going up mid-May, so I guess we're good to go. Caint wait! I ain't never been befo'.
BAd
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Gene
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I called the Bass Lake USFS office today and was told all the roads are now open. Heading up there tomorrow.
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Gene
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I did, John. The fellow I spoke with says he doesn't believe there will be much precipitation, although he warned me that we might see a bit of snow at The Balls, where we are going. It probably won't stick. He wasn't terribly concerned. I expect nothing more than possibly occasional rain/snow, but not much.
EDIT: Having read the forecast from your link, I may reconsider my destination.
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doughnutnational
Gym climber
its nice here in the spring
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As of 6:30am Thursday it was raining hard at 1000' in the foothills, with clouds building fast in all directions. I think it's going to rain substantially in the shuteye area today.
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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Hopefully you got my reply Gene. Suspect of supertopo's email function.
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Any snow report? Road conditions? Rock report? What does this kind of storm do to the high country?
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bingo07
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Boulder
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Feb 11, 2016 - 02:22pm PT
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Anyone have any info on this year's winter road closures?
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bingo07
Trad climber
Santa Barbara
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Feb 11, 2016 - 06:17pm PT
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I guess we're just hoping to get to the 2wd parking/camping area. Don't have the book with me now and I can't remember the other places we're scoping out. Pretty much just looking for access to some moderate multi pitch, long/snowy approaches are fine.
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mike a.
Sport climber
ca
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Feb 11, 2016 - 06:36pm PT
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You can get to chiquito dome, but the valley right how is awesome with the weather we been having 😊
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bingo07
Trad climber
Santa Barbara
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Feb 11, 2016 - 07:57pm PT
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Thanks for the info. Yeah, the Valley is pretty tempting right now. Just trying to go somewhere a little off the beaten track for the long weekend.
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Climberdude
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Feb 11, 2016 - 08:46pm PT
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bingo,
You cannot get to the normal 2WD spots on any of the side roads now because the gates are locked. As Mike indicated, you can presently get to Chiquito Dome along Minarets Road. Any higher locations will require hiking through snow and starting climbs in the snow.
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bingo07
Trad climber
Santa Barbara
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Feb 11, 2016 - 10:19pm PT
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I appreciate the info. Looks like we'll be checking out Chiquita dome. Just to be clear, Minerets Rd. is all that's open right now?
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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Feb 12, 2016 - 07:15am PT
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I haven't been up Minarets in awhile, but Jeremy is right, once you get passed mile high, some of those corners hold ice till May. 2wd might be an epic out. Also Chiquito might be a little wet too.
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Feb 12, 2016 - 07:32am PT
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What's the beta for skinning from Beasore to the Shuteye Summit?
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Climberdude
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Feb 12, 2016 - 08:17am PT
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Besore Road is not maintained in the winter. You may be skinning not just from Cold Spring Summit, but quite a ways up Besore Road. Cold Spring Summit is over 7000 feet and there is likely to be snow on the Besore Road starting at 5000 feet.
Assuming you can get to Cold Spring Summit on Besore Road, head south on open areas of snow to Chikoot Lake area. Stay away from the open lake area since it has water in the winter (do not want to break through the ice). Head up on snow and rocks to the north Shuteye Peak (I assume you are referring to the North peak and not the south peak. The north peak is called Little Shuteye although it is taller.
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splitclimber
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Sonoma County
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Feb 26, 2016 - 09:48am PT
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tempting, thanks for the update.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Feb 26, 2016 - 12:59pm PT
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very tempting
thx
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randy88fj62
Trad climber
LA, CA
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Mar 31, 2016 - 01:47pm PT
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Any updates on Shuteye Ridge and dirt road access?
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Mar 31, 2016 - 06:12pm PT
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Minarets Road is open to the winter gate just above Mammoth Pool turnoff - no snow even in the shade.
Dirt roads took a pounding from the runoff this season - running into 2 foot deep ruts in off-camber turns - drive slow.
Beasore still sketchy over Cold Springs Summit - mostly from downed tree trash mixed with icy crud..
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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Bump for data inquiry on Shuteye roads/approaches. My wife and I are hoping to get up there for the first week of June. That damn guidebook has me drooling like a fool. Must. Taste. Shuteye. Our last attempt was two years ago in May, and big storms shut us down.
BAd
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mike a.
Sport climber
ca
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Roads open its climbing season here, come check it out for your self 😊 happy climbing Mike A.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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kick a$$$$$$$$$!!$!$!
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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May 11, 2016 - 06:40am PT
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Thanks, Mike! Yippee!
BAd
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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May 11, 2016 - 06:46am PT
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If you're headed to Big Sleep use the Cascadel road. There are still some obstacles from the Mammoth Pools Road.
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mike a.
Sport climber
ca
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May 11, 2016 - 07:02am PT
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I was at the big sleep area yesterday road is clear!
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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May 11, 2016 - 07:06am PT
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From the Mammoth Pools side?
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mike a.
Sport climber
ca
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May 11, 2016 - 08:47am PT
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Yes.
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