Washington Pass - Spring 2013

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Washington Pass - Spring 2013

by Fred Spicker » Fri Mar 29, 2013 12:52 pm

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Re: Washington Pass - Spring 2013

by mountainsandsound » Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:09 pm

I can almost smell the sweet scent of Ponderosa Pine and balsamroot flowers as I drop into the Methow...

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Re: Washington Pass - Spring 2013

by Norman » Sat Mar 30, 2013 4:10 pm

Way to go Fred...I wondered who would start this thread...definite sign of Spring. :D

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Re: Washington Pass - Spring 2013

by Norman » Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:38 am

Ta Da...
Day 12 - April 11 - Week 3


The reopening of the North Cascades is currently scheduled for 1 p.m. next Tuesday, April 16, barring unexpected weather or equipment issues.


The two crews met Thursday morning and spent the rest of the day widening about four miles from Swamp Creek to Rainy Pass shoulder to shoulder, picking up some more rocks and cutting up some more trees. There's 6-10" of snow forecast tonight (Friday) and a little more on Saturday. That coupled with the snow piled up under Liberty Bell 2 and 3 should keep the crews (along with the avalanche crew) on Monday, plenty busy clearing pavement to get ready for Tuesday's opening

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Re: Washington Pass - Spring 2013

by Josh Lewis » Sun Apr 14, 2013 5:42 am

Yeay! :D

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Re: Washington Pass - Spring 2013

by TimmyC » Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:14 pm

Oh, man!! I didn't think it'd be this early this year with all the strange April weather, but this is awesome news!


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