Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:40 pmLooks like they did plow it! So maybe TP will re-open after all!
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Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:40 pmPosted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:33 pmPosted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:56 amAnyone seen what the Palisade area looks like?
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:12 pmsalad wrote:im pretty bummed about this. took friday and monday off to spend my 40th baggin peaks.
Owens Gorge..... when the pass closes, the crowds thin out.
I think this weekend is going to be pretty nice, the snow will melt quickly, everything will be washed down, all nice and shinny.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 6:38 pmNice to know that the pass may open sooner than next spring 
Sounds like a lot of snow may have gotten dropped above 10000'. Anyone hazard a guess if the couloirs on Dana & North Peak are 'out' for the season ?
Been discussing this with another SP'er ..
edit: Caltrans reports Tioga Pass reopened at noon !
Sounds like a lot of snow may have gotten dropped above 10000'. Anyone hazard a guess if the couloirs on Dana & North Peak are 'out' for the season ?
Been discussing this with another SP'er ..
edit: Caltrans reports Tioga Pass reopened at noon !
North peak or Dana
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:40 pmWe were planning (before the storm) North Peak, Dana Couloir or Palisade (U-Notch) this weekend. Anyone have any guess on conditions?
With everything I've read it seems like they might all be out, but any other opinions?
With everything I've read it seems like they might all be out, but any other opinions?
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:04 pmAccording to the phone recording, Tioga Pass is already reopened, that was quick!
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:19 pmI can confirm that Tioga Pass is OPEN.
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:33 pmSo where are you-all going???
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:35 pmGuy..... A-Hills through Sunday.
GAME!!!! Come on up and let's play!!!!
****Be advised, I would stay off anything that has 30-40deg slope. AVY Conditions are prime for disaster through the weekend.****
GAME!!!! Come on up and let's play!!!!
****Be advised, I would stay off anything that has 30-40deg slope. AVY Conditions are prime for disaster through the weekend.****
Re: North peak or Dana
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 3:16 pmrowantrollope wrote:We were planning (before the storm) North Peak, Dana Couloir or Palisade (U-Notch) this weekend. Anyone have any guess on conditions?
With everything I've read it seems like they might all be out, but any other opinions?
Headed for the Valley this past weekend -- did anyone go look at the couloirs ?
Re: North peak or Dana
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:12 pmrhyang wrote:[Headed for the Valley this past weekend -- did anyone go look at the couloirs ?
Headed to North Peak Weds... Maybe Ice Nine next Monday/Tues.
These last two events were prime for forming the illusive Queen of the Sierra.
Re: North peak or Dana
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:47 pmThe Chief wrote:rhyang wrote:[Headed for the Valley this past weekend -- did anyone go look at the couloirs ?
Headed to North Peak Weds... Maybe Ice Nine next Monday/Tues.
These last two events were prime for forming the illusive Queen of the Sierra.
Please keep us posted here about how the Ice Nine adventure goes....
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:40 pmGuyzo wrote:So where are you-all going???
On Saturday, went to Crater Mountain near Mono Lake. Some of the best Sierra views I've seen.
Was surprised to see only 3 people sign summit log this year. Also, I found a summit log dated on 1966, brought up by Joe Kurtak. Cool. Below some pics.
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:23 pmI see that Hwy 120 through the park, and Tioga Pass, are closed again. Anyone have any info on whether it will be plowed again?