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skitch

climber
East of Heaven
Mar 30, 2015 - 07:26am PT
Yeah we "get to" but by mid May I don't bother till October, might as well just stick around here and climb at the decent crags we have. I wish they could close the pass from June to September.
Stevee B

Trad climber
Oakland, CA
Mar 30, 2015 - 12:50pm PT
Another 2' of snow possible in the mountains by Easter might set this back.
https://opensnow.com/dailysnow/tahoe
looks easy from here

climber
Ben Lomond, CA
Apr 1, 2015 - 09:18am PT
Of course the two days I'm going to bring my 6 year old niece there:

http://www.wunderground.com/weather-forecast/US/CA/Yosemite_National_Park.html

I wonder if this is going to close Glacier Point Road again.
Trashman

Trad climber
SLC
Apr 7, 2015 - 09:10pm PT
Late openings let the place rest, and I prefer them.
Man, I wish I could kick people out of my favorite places for half the year. 😈

I'd gladly ride/ski in in exchange.
Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Apr 8, 2015 - 10:27am PT
Tuolumne Conditions On April 1

http://www.nps.gov/yose/blogs/Update-for-April-1-2015.htm

Recreation conditions have not changed much since last week's post. The east side of Tioga Pass is now snow free enough to bike from the locked gate in Lee Vining Canyon to Tioga Pass. From Tioga Pass westward, it is still a patchwork of snow and pavement to Tenaya Lake. Skis are not recommended for travel along the road corridor due to the lack of consistent snow. However, there is still too much snow above 9,000 feet to simply hike. Snowshoes are the equipment of choice to access the trails around Tuolumne Meadows. Ice axes and crampons are advised for high mountain travel. And, as stated last week, please realize trails are not obvious in places and navigational skills are a must. Come prepared for any type of weather.
mouse from merced

Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
Apr 8, 2015 - 12:01pm PT
I don't believe the current situation is the same as they described.

Today's observations after yesterday's storm, taken at @ 11:30 a.m.

Showing some Yosemite & SoYo country that never usually shows up due to haze and distance.
Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Apr 8, 2015 - 02:06pm PT
Tioga Gas Mart opens Friday April 24
Grippa

Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
Apr 8, 2015 - 02:16pm PT
Pitchers of margarita and drunk driving into the valley here we come!
cuvvy

Sport climber
arkansas
Apr 8, 2015 - 02:53pm PT
Drunk drivers are worthless turds
mouse from merced

Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
Apr 8, 2015 - 04:49pm PT
Stupid, two.edit: I know you're kiddin', Grappa.
nita

Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
Apr 13, 2015 - 06:40pm PT
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http://www.monolake.org/today/2015/04/11/tis-the-season-when-will-tioga-pass-open/
"Right now we know that Yosemite National Park will begin snow removal on the Tioga Pass Road on April 15. Even though this year there’s very little snow, crews also have to move downed trees, rocks, and other debris off the road to get it open."

"At last Wednesday’s local government meeting here in Lee Vining we got the official word from the Yosemite National Park Superintendent via our Mono County Supervisor that Tioga Pass will open on Friday, May 1. This is the most current information we have, and you can compare this projected opening date to opening dates in past years here."
christoph benells

Trad climber
Tahoma, Ca
Apr 14, 2015 - 03:19pm PT
they're opening up to the park entrance tomorrow.
crankster

Trad climber
Apr 14, 2015 - 03:47pm PT
Cool - I see a van load of Truckee skiers headed that way this weekend!
christoph benells

Trad climber
Tahoma, Ca
Apr 14, 2015 - 04:15pm PT
yes. see 5 posts up ^^^^^
nita

Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
Apr 14, 2015 - 06:56pm PT
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The other pass...

Sonora Pass, Hwy 108, will tentatively be opening this Friday, April 17, 2015 at noon! (Pending weather conditions)

The lower section of Tioga Pass, Hwy 120 west, will be opening from Lee Vining to the park entrance tomorrow April 15, 2015 by 5pm.
mouse from merced

Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
Apr 14, 2015 - 07:01pm PT
Mono County Tourismo sez:

http://www.facebook.com/VisitEasternSierra

And the Mono Cone is now the Jolly Cone.

tom woods

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Apr 15, 2015 - 06:48pm PT
Mouse- Jolly Cone is in Bridgeport. Unless something drastic happened, Mono Cone is still Mono Cone.
JOEY.F

Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
Apr 15, 2015 - 08:21pm PT
Nita Timid Sonora Tioga:
Thanks for the updates!
Lynne Leichtfuss

Trad climber
Will know soon
Apr 15, 2015 - 08:54pm PT
QITNL, Your Incredible Thread Of being alone in the high country was so poignant and emotive of the place I have grown to love I couldn't even comment. So I'll comment now............Dude, it was stellar beyond words. Thanks for the treasure. lynnie
Inner City

Trad climber
East Bay
Apr 15, 2015 - 11:42pm PT
QTNL,
Your report was amazing to me too. Thanks.!
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