Emigrant Wilderness -- Pinecrest

[bobby49]

Apparently the Pinecrest area is still trying to dig out from the winter's snow. I am told that the forest road from Pinecrest to Gianelli Cabin is not yet open for the season due to snow and mud.

Any predictions for the next few weeks?

[rlown]

If you really want to get out, pick a reservoir as a destination. The roads are generally plowed early to check on the dam, etc.

[c9h13no3]

The Emigrant has more snow that pretty much anywhere in the Sierra. I'd bet late.

[gary c.]

Picture and report on this page.
http://highsierratopix.com/community/vi ... 8&start=20

[rlown]

I was going to Gianelli Cabin in August '82. We got there, but Whitesides meadow was a challenge as it was knee-deep in snow. We headed for the Wire lks.
That was August '82. We came back out Crabtree TH, crossing a nasty high river which we had to divert a mile up to cross, and had to walk into pinecrest as we exited early. We were dropped off, and had to find a phone to call for the ride. Left knee still hates me to this day for that.
Snow was everywhere and especially under the trees.
Then, a naked couple strolled through the upper side of Whitesides; Naked woman on the horse and the naked man leading the horse.

Pick a different option for this snow year.