Eastern Sierra BC 21/22

[mr. hankey]

Thanks folks. And thanks again to Frush and others for all of their shots. Hopefully the latest refresh today will extend things a bit and we'll see some great from you guys when you hit it late April.

Outfuckingstanding Abe!!!…….. so you went in and out via Lundy? Hopefully tha5 route is still in when v lakes is plowed to the end for an easier approach with a shuttle.
good seeing ya on crater+++

Yeah Toby, We went in from lundy, starting from the west side of the lake. From the Satellite images, we wern't sure any of the gulleys to Exesior went, so we went from below with a backup to go to Tioga crest if they didn't go. I'm not sure the way we went would still go in a week or two. The choke point that we went up had a ~20ft section that had some sugary snow and rocks underneath it. I'd have to think that will be gone soon. There is also a narrow chute that might go as well (see pics below). If you do it as a shuttle from Vlakes (which is plowed close enough already), just make sure to study the maps to know which gully/chute will get you back to lundy. Serious rockfall danger in those gully's. A briefcase sized rock missed us by a ski length on our descent. Great seeing ya again on Crater. Cute dog

We went up the chockpoint in between the rocks. This will melt out soon:


Another potential option is to go right up this narrow chute.

[mr. hankey]

Dude, we've seen your pictures. You're a rad skier
There's an out of town Maggot down there now that was looking for partners this week. I'll tell him to look at your post.

Anyone interested in skiing on the east side Wednesday the 30th and Thursday the 31st? Had a last minute change to my plans this week and I'm looking for partners. Mtbcat from here might be able to join but that's not certain yet. Message me here if you're interested.

I'm a competent but by no means rad skier. I have a good amount of experience skiing on the east side. I haven't been skiing as much as I normally do this season but I can keep up. Open to whatever. Skiing along the Mammoth Crest looks like it should be in good condition.

[Crik Fukd]

Dude, we've seen your pictures. You're a rad skier
There's an out of town Maggot down there now that was looking for partners this week. I'll tell him to look at your post.

Sent a pm to doc.

[~mikey b]

Virginia Lakes road opened today

[thefrush]

https://sierramtnguides.com/high-sie...ort-3-27-2022/

[thefrush]

Virginia Lakes road opened today

Satellite imagery for the zone looks pretty sad.

[GKWood]

Anyone ventured up Virginia Lakes today/yesterday and willing to share some beta? Thinking about checking it out tomorrow morning.
EDIT: Bridgeport Avalanche Center Facebook page has some recent trip/conditions reports.

[Crik Fukd]

Anyone ventured up Virginia Lakes today/yesterday and willing to share some beta? Thinking about checking it out tomorrow morning.
EDIT: Bridgeport Avalanche Center Facebook page has some recent trip/conditions reports.

Here are a few relevant pictures from this morning. Heavily trafficked transitioning snow unfortunately.

[Skeeze]

Twin Lakes was great yesterday. Bit of a slog to get in and out, but conditions were either perfect corn or very consistent, non-grabby hot pow.

[thefrush]

Anyone ventured up Virginia Lakes today/yesterday and willing to share some beta? Thinking about checking it out tomorrow morning.
EDIT: Bridgeport Avalanche Center Facebook page has some recent trip/conditions reports.

Hit South Peak yesterday morning. Was very enjoyable. Conditions varied from corn to leftover fresh snow from earlier this week, but all was soft and enjoyable. There were numerous parties about but nobody in our midst. Saw groups on Olsen, Dunderberg, & Red Lake Bowl. Lower section of Dunderberg is cooked and probably won't be skiable within a couple of days. The view into Lundy from the top of South looked grim. Some decent coverage upper canyon on Dore & Excelsior but access from Lundy would be a nightmare. Hoping we can get up to Saddlebag soon as that whole zone appears to be well stacked.

[GKWood]

Ha, I left early this morning so didn't see this in time, but ended up hitting the exact same line! I have a picture that's pretty exactly the same as your first one; epic view. Definitely variable snow. Up top was a bit funky, middle was quite good but a bit tracked out. The bottom ended up skiing best actually. The high clouds seemed to have toned down the sun a bit so it didn't get as mushy as I'd expected. First time in this zone but will definitely be back.

[frorider]

Wind and overcast skies kept the corn window middayish today. N chutes off Black and Excelsior looked smooth.

[pajamas]

It's the annual question- Any intel on 120 plowing to tioga pass? Guesses on when it will open?

[~mikey b]

old news

[powdork]

prior to these recent storms they had reached the eastern gate but the road was still closed to deal with previous and potential rockfall

[pajamas]

New news to me. Still appreciate all your posts Mike.

Thx PD.

I'd be stoked if it popped mid next week.

[rod9301]

I'm thinking of skiing some couloirs of Dana plateau Saturday.

Hopefully there will be enough snow to skin up 120 to elery.

Or if not, ebike up.

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[~mikey b]

https://www.activenorcal.com/watch-c...zXhVnmrxiibmDw

[Eastern Sierra Skier]

Driving back from Mammoth yesterday looking at Mt Wood. Two sets of tracks visible off the summit.

[davjr96]

Anyone have any recent pics or beta from the Virginia lakes area? How's coverage after all the new snow?

[spaulding24]

Anyone have any recent pics or beta from the Virginia lakes area? How's coverage after all the new snow?

Road's clear again. Minimal snow in parking area. North facing riding great. South and West are burnt out.

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[ian9139]

what kind of snow? looks like it's transitioning?

[davjr96]

Thanks! Although I now suddenly care less

[spaulding24]

what kind of snow? looks like it's transitioning?

That picture was taken last Sunday afternoon. It was hot pow then... I'd think we're back to corn by now

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[rod9301]

Has anyone skied the north facing couloirs of Dana plateau or the north peak main couloir recently?

I'm wondering if the snow softens up enough.

Thinking of skiing on Tuesday, looks like the temps don't quite teach 40 at 11+k.

Thank you

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