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Thread: Sonora Pass 2011
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05-26-2011, 10:24 PM #26
Damn, I think you got it. I'll just add that the cheapest/almost easiest place for grocery stuff is the Safeway in Sonora. Further up the hill the Twain Harte Market is a wanna-be Whole Foods / regular store hybrid with not as much of a selection of healthy stuff but all of the same prices.
I think the Dodge Ridge ski shop is closed for the summer but in Pinecrest, right below Dodge, the general store will be open with basic stuff, next door Mike has decent camping/fishing stuff, next to that is the Serene Bean for coffee and the legendary Steam Donkey with cold beers and a good deck. This weekend they'll probably have the pay showers open and across the parking lot Brett will probably have his bike place up and running.
I can't think of anything else right now....# # #
"...You must be a big skier then." I said "no, I'm a petite size 2." Awkward silence.... - Parvo
Heard Hugh lost a testy in the tram line at Kitzbühel via altercation with the local monoboard team circa '93. Has been bitter about game theory since.- Klauss
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05-26-2011, 11:35 PM #27_______________________________________________
"Strapping myself to a sitski built with 30lb of metal and fibreglass then trying to water ski in it sounds like a stupid idea to me.
I'll be there." ... Andy Campbell
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05-26-2011, 11:49 PM #28
I dunno - I'm usually up and rolling early searching for breakfast. I try to be home early to cook supper.
I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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05-27-2011, 11:04 AM #29
Not Sonora Pass, but interesting anyway, here's a pic from Tuolomne Meadows dated 5/20:
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I'm a cougar, not a MILF! I have to protect my rep! - bklyn
In any case, if you're ever really in this situation make sure you at least bargain in a couple of fluffers.
-snowsprite
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05-27-2011, 12:27 PM #30
Any recommended camping options close to sonora? Will be heading up next week and have never been up the pass.
"If you're gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough."
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05-27-2011, 03:36 PM #31
The pass is open!
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I'm a cougar, not a MILF! I have to protect my rep! - bklyn
In any case, if you're ever really in this situation make sure you at least bargain in a couple of fluffers.
-snowsprite
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05-27-2011, 04:10 PM #32
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05-27-2011, 04:41 PM #33
Not sure when Leavitt Meadows on the east side will open but that's another option.
Those are the two kosher (you pay) camp options. Or you sleep in a plowed pullout in your truck._______________________________________________
"Strapping myself to a sitski built with 30lb of metal and fibreglass then trying to water ski in it sounds like a stupid idea to me.
I'll be there." ... Andy Campbell
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05-27-2011, 04:56 PM #34
Will most likely be heading back over 108 after a couple days near Tioga/Ginny Lakes. Hope to make a few quick turns there next Thur or Fri.
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05-27-2011, 05:30 PM #35
About to head up to Sonora Pass for a dusk patrol/recon mission. More later.
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05-27-2011, 06:28 PM #36
just got back from an afternoon session with Owen - conditions are fat!
the new snow from the other day has not cooked out yet - it was slushy, but not sticky
we met some snowmachiners who towed me up and gave Owen a ride up on the sled, then we hiked up for another lap
pics to followI didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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05-27-2011, 06:41 PM #37
^ I would assume that slushy today means coral reef tomorrow ... hmmm, decisions decisions. I think I'm throwing my skateboards in the car.
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"Strapping myself to a sitski built with 30lb of metal and fibreglass then trying to water ski in it sounds like a stupid idea to me.
I'll be there." ... Andy Campbell
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05-27-2011, 07:28 PM #38
yeah
new snow was not cooked out
freeze tonight might make it stiff tomorrow
corn might take a few days to cookI didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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05-27-2011, 09:29 PM #39
pics...
Owen's new buddy
not sure what's up with this - must investigateI didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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05-27-2011, 09:31 PM #40
my photo sizing is fucked - sorry
I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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05-27-2011, 09:36 PM #41
I almost forgot - it was windy as hell - Owen cried
I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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05-27-2011, 11:06 PM #43
Dusk patrol recon report. In terms of lines to ski and coverage the correct answer is all of the above. Many possibilities. I skinned up and did one run on the ridge west of the pass back down to the big tree. The snow quality could be described as a mix of creamed corn and Dairy Queen Mr. Misty.
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05-27-2011, 11:15 PM #44
Owen is killing it telemike!!!
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05-28-2011, 12:15 PM #45
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05-29-2011, 04:17 PM #46
Only the west side (Sonora side) of the pass is technically open to OVER SNOW VEHICLES (ie: sleds/snowmobiles) at any time from what I've heard. Basically the dividing line in that area is the crest of the Sierra, and it runs south from the parking lot to the top of No Name peak and on to Leavitt Peak. Hence you can't legally sled up to, or around, Leavitt Lake. Or do a multi-night, sled-supported, midwinter ski crossing of the pass to Bridgeport and back, which would be a lot of fun.
The east side (Bridgeport side) is also the training grounds for the Marines and I think they use a lot of the eastside for camping, helidrops and live fire training in the winter so they probably try to discourage traffic in the area without actually closing it off.
Here's a link to a cool map I found of training area on the eastside of the pass. It outlines all of the heli LZ's and the live fire ranges. It's interesting to see the target areas right around Leavitt Lake. It's a big download, but it's a great topo map of the area and interesting to check out:
MWTC RTA MAP
There's more maps and info in the "Range Control" section of this website:
Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center# # #
"...You must be a big skier then." I said "no, I'm a petite size 2." Awkward silence.... - Parvo
Heard Hugh lost a testy in the tram line at Kitzbühel via altercation with the local monoboard team circa '93. Has been bitter about game theory since.- Klauss
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05-29-2011, 07:03 PM #47
SP closed due to snow today - likely to open again tomorrow mid-day I'd guess
Ebbetts closed too
KW was funI didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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05-29-2011, 07:06 PM #48
foxes
Sierra red foxesI didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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05-31-2011, 06:48 PM #49
planning to ski SP Wed - might meet up w/ a friend or two with a snowmachine or two to use for some laps
I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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06-01-2011, 01:29 PM #50
made the right call by bailing on Sonora Pass at the SnoPark above Strawberry - there was already a couple of inches on the ground, and it looked like they'd likely close the gate behind me - that would have been a good one - my wife would have never known I was stuck on the pass until Owen's school called and asked who was picking him up
Friday looks better - more weather for the weekend
June-uaryI didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.
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