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TR: 5/13-14/21 Horseshoe Meadows > Onion Valley
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 4:01 pm
by jimmyjamhikes
I’m attempting a thru-hike of the PCT this year and I just hit the Sierra. Here’s my trip report for Horseshoe Meadows to Onion Valley:
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.com/2021/05 ... like-july/
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.com/2021/05 ... no-spikes/
TL;DR: There’s no snow!
The Forester Pass Snow Chute:
Re: TR: 5/13-14/21 Horseshoe Meadows > Onion Valley
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 4:22 pm
by frozenintime
wow. how often have we seen this little snow at this elevation in mid may? was 2012-15 comparable?
(i do realize that the southern sierra received even less snow than the central or northern parts of the range.)
Re: TR: 5/13-14/21 Horseshoe Meadows > Onion Valley
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 5:08 pm
by GGC23
Yeah, the southern areas area really, really dry this year! Last weekend, I backcountry skiied the Saddlebag Lake area on Saturday and coverage was pretty good. Definitely less snow than the past 2 years, but still fun skiing to be had. Then I hiked to Kearsarge Pass on Sunday and it was snow-free, except for a few nuisance patches. I know that the southern areas are always drier, but I don't think I've ever seen such a huge difference between north / south.
Re: TR: 5/13-14/21 Horseshoe Meadows > Onion Valley
Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 9:32 pm
by davidsheridan
Thanks for the post jhfowler, I look forward to following your PCT journey on your blog. Thanks for sending this reminder to HST. I can't believe how little snow there was on Forrester!
Re: TR: 5/13-14/21 Horseshoe Meadows > Onion Valley
Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 10:29 am
by jimmyjamhikes
Davidsheridan, my pleasure! I will have more reports when I get to Mammoth next Sunday.
Re: TR: 5/13-14/21 Horseshoe Meadows > Onion Valley
Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 2:57 pm
by KathyW
Great reports - I'll be following along as you move north.
Re: TR: 5/13-14/21 Horseshoe Meadows > Onion Valley
Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 7:50 am
by sekihiker
Loved your Forester Pass haiku.
Re: TR: 5/13-14/21 Horseshoe Meadows > Onion Valley
Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 11:49 am
by SSSdave
Goes to show how important it is to consider the difference in year to year conditions due to each winter. Excellent report, great photos, and always like your JJHC web page layout. I've camped near where you took that East Vidette photo.
Re: TR: 5/13-14/21 Horseshoe Meadows > Onion Valley
Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 2:59 pm
by commonloon
Awesome stuff. I'll be following you as well.