Has anyone been to Boundary Peak (and Montgomery Peak in CA) lately?

Was wondering about the condition of the road (Trail Canyon Rd.) for a 2WD car.

Also, is these any snow yet?

Thanks.

Anyone want to go this Saturday?

Also, is these any snow yet?

I've already done both 2X. Reports of some associates say extremely hazardous conditions in midwinter, and my experience suggests high winds to be expected. There's been plenty of snow in the Sierra, and hard pack seems likely.

I'd go in by Queen Canyon, but since it's north facing, you most likely will be stopped by snow/ice, esp. without a 4WD.

You might phone the USFS White Mountain R.S. in Bishop, they can look out their back window and see it.

Thanks for the info.

Send a PM to Rick (aka "The Chief") -- he lives close by and will eyeball it for you and report back. I did this, he was very prompt in responding.

1000Pks wrote:You might phone the USFS White Mountain R.S. in Bishop, they can look out their back window and see it.

You can't see Boundary or Montgomery from downtown Bishop.

1000Pks wrote:
You might phone the USFS White Mountain R.S. in Bishop, they can look out their back window and see it.


You can't see Boundary or Montgomery from downtown Bishop.

Excuse me, I meant the Whites. Pretty much conditions in one part of that range are the same in another part, given the elevation. There's nothing like a with it ranger that can say exactly how much snow he or she sees, rather than some usual info center replies ("don't know anything," "this is my first day on the job," etc.)! All for a quick 10 cent phone call.

From Bishop the Whites look completely dry. The north slopes on the other hand are holding a little snow. Here's the northern end of the range from Rovana earlier today...

Quite a change in the past few days!