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Has anyone recently ventured to Starr King or Clark from Happy Isles or Mono Meadows. I am wondering how much snow is on the ground - thinking about a quick stint this weekend. Thanks!

Come on Californians!
I can't find pages on adventure climbing at hetch hetchy or even sugarloaf off the 50!
both great places!
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Has anyone been up to Rock Creek lately? I know it has snow, but just want to get an idea of the conditions (snow, avvy, anything) comments , concerns.

Anyone know about the snow conditions after this week? Avy risk?

Thanks,
Thatcher

Does anybody know how much snow is on the peaks in the Granite Peak/Gibson Peak area? And trail condiitions?

Anyone know if the Horseshoe Meadows road is open?

Does anyone have any recent trail conditions from the Vivian Creek trail to San Gorgonio?

Thanks

I use "extreme" for lack of a better word?

Wondering if there's a place that might teach classes on hiking with axes & basic safety gear for snow & ice, how to self arrest, basic crampon use, etc?

I'm not really interested in full-on ice climbing or rock climbing but would like to move to the next level for hiking & trekking where one may encounter ice/snow fields or even a glacier. Several years ago, ...

http://www.ocregister.com/sports/summit ... erest.html

I met Cindy on Baldy during one of her practice hikes at the end of January:


Congratulations to all and best wishes for a safe descent.

Sorry folks, didn't know there was a thread already going under News.....

Hey all,

Planning to do the Rae Lakes loop over the July 4 weekend, any words of wisdom from those who have done it around that time of year? Obviously, one can't predict the weather, but wondering if crampons may be needed, bug gear, etc. Any thoughts greatly appreciated!

Aaron