Sabrina, South Lake, Rock Creek Roads now open. Snow level is at about 10000 ft.
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Roads Open
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Roads Open
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: Roads Open
Horseshow Meadows road condition? I read a post earlier this week(yesterday on another board) that the Ranger Station gave information that the gate opening would not make it for this weekend due to rockfall still being cleared. They were hoping before "next" weekend, but were unable to commit a promise. Any first hand knowledge?
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Re: Roads Open
Hi TC,
My source also says it will not open this weekend, there is no date set for Horseshoe
Meadow as of yet. Whitney Portal Road is open now.
My source also says it will not open this weekend, there is no date set for Horseshoe
Meadow as of yet. Whitney Portal Road is open now.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: Roads Open
I'm mainly waiting for info on the Mineral King road. The park site says June 21st and may open sooner if weather permits.
Better open sooner! I can't handle the extra weight to start at another trail head.
Better open sooner! I can't handle the extra weight to start at another trail head.
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Re: Roads Open
Got a copy of this email on May 4 about the MK road:
Here are a few more details on the Mineral King road condition, compliments of Michael Botkin (via Jana--be sure and visit her web site at http://www.cabinart.net" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)!
On Thu, 3 May 2012 22:17:25 -0700, Jana Botkin <cabinart06@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>The latest from MK maintenance guys whom I talked to this morning (and who are up there working even though the road isn't plowed) is that they've driven as far as the Avery cabin in Faculty Flat. I suspect that within the week the road will be passable to the valley, even without the help of big yellow machines.
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>Michael (formerly known as The Road Guy)
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>P.S. You may now refer to him as the Retired Road Guy.
Here are a few more details on the Mineral King road condition, compliments of Michael Botkin (via Jana--be sure and visit her web site at http://www.cabinart.net" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)!
On Thu, 3 May 2012 22:17:25 -0700, Jana Botkin <cabinart06@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>The latest from MK maintenance guys whom I talked to this morning (and who are up there working even though the road isn't plowed) is that they've driven as far as the Avery cabin in Faculty Flat. I suspect that within the week the road will be passable to the valley, even without the help of big yellow machines.
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>Michael (formerly known as The Road Guy)
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>P.S. You may now refer to him as the Retired Road Guy.
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Re: Roads Open
Thanks Shawn
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Horseshoe Meadows Rd. is now reported as "open".
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Re: Roads Open
Various facilities at Mineral King will open soon (weather-permitting). The road to Mineral King and Atwell Mill Campground are expected to be open by 12 noon on May 24. The Mineral King Ranger Station will open on May 25. In addition, Cold Springs Campground will open on June 1.
http://www.nps.gov/seki/parknews/upload ... 5-8-12.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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