News of California

Does anyone have any current info on the Sonora pass area? Is it still good for ski/snowboarding? What about camping? The Road to Leavitt Lake? Current pictures?

Thanks in advance.
JSB

Today I finally posted my review of the Delorme PN-40 GPS, which is the unit I use to put together my trip reports with Google Earth images. The only reason I'm including here is because of the many references to areas around California. Hope it helps anyone interested in getting a GPS!

Gusto

http://www.spgear.org/gear/7099/delorme ... pn-40.html

A couple friends, scheduled to lead a half-dozen students (Wilderness Travel Course, Sierra Club) on a trip this weekend, are now scrambling to replace their two-nighter in overly-snowed Mineral King (to climb Hengst Pk, Florence Pk and Vandever Mtn). The trip needs to be east or west Sierra and include at least one peak. Unfortunately crampons, etc. cannot be part of the repertoire -- the trip can't go above second class (snowshoes okay).

Any advice ...

The g/f, a photographer, and I are planning on overnighting there next Saturday, and....

A. How are they for photography in general? She's convinced they're the greatest thing since sliced bread, and I've never been.

B. Snow levels?

What snake is this? Saw it on descent from Palisades.

I am looking for some advice for an overnight rock climbing trip over July 4th weekend. I am fine with heading to either side of the Sierra. Ideally something with a 4-8 mile approach and 2k or 3k of elevation gain. Pretty much we are looking to do a leisurely trip and get in a day or two of rock climbing from base camp. We are thinking 3-6 pitches or so 5. whatever to 5.8 ...

i was planning to head out to do Mt. Tallac & Pyramid Peak this weekend but, i was hoping there would be still snow on these mountains...anybody know the current conditions on these mountains or is it just a pile of rocks and running water by now? any help or info. would be much appreciated...please fee free to post up here + pics or shoot me PM. thank you.

hey ... planning on doing waterwheel falls/glen aulin next sunday. anyone been up that way lately and know what the snow level is like?

Any ideas for a good 1 night backpacking trip in the San Gabriels? Looking to hike about 10-12 miles each day. Higher elevation preferred, but want to stay out of the snow.

Any leads appreciated!

Aaron

was thinking of attemping Isoceles Peak in mid July. anyone been up to BP lately?
thanks