5 days in Carson Iceberg

“I'm starting at ebbetts pass on Monday. Anything I should look for? it's my first itme there.”

“err first time, that is...”

“Look for lots of snow. stick to trails facing the south or west. The east side of the Sierra Crest will have less snow then the west side. Very few lakes and they're scattered, it's mostly canyons and where the canyons are heavily forested, expect lots of snow.”

“Thanks, Dunk! Are there any places of particular interest?”

“I have climbed Highland, Disaster, Stanisaus, and Sonora peaks. All are relatively easy with great views. There are a few fishing lakes too. You might want to check with Cal-Trans. The following was as of 10:30 A.M. on Thursday May 23:

SR 4
[SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA]
NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA.

[CENTRAL CALIFORNIA & SIERRA NEVADA]
IS CLOSED FROM 7.2 MI WEST OF THE JCT OF SR 89 TO THE JCT OF SR 89
(ALPINE CO) - DUE TO SNOW”

“Thanks, Keema, I just talked to the ranger, and she told me they just got about a foot and a half of snow a few days ago. I might need to rent snowshoes...”

“We just returned from a hike to Bull Run. SNOW SNOW SNOW....expect it.”

“extended forecast for the central Sierra Nevada:


.EXTENDED FORECAST...
.SATURDAY THROUGH MEMORIAL DAY...AREAS OF NIGHT AND MORNING LOW
CLOUDS AND FOG ALONG THE COAST AND LOCALLY INLAND EACH DAY.
OTHERWISE PARTLY CLOUDY ON SATURDAY. MOSTLY CLOUDY NORTH AND
PARTLY CLOUDY SOUTH SUNDAY...WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS MAINLY NORTH
OF MONTEREY AND NEAR THE STANISLAUS NF/YOSEMITE NP. COOLER WITH
TEMPERATURES DOWN 3-7 DEGREES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...LITTLE CHANGE TO
A FEW DEGREES WARMER MEMORIAL DAY. HUMIDITIES INCREASING 5-15%
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY...WITH LITTLE CHANGE MEMORIAL DAY. 20-FOOT
WINDS...WEST TO NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH. RIDGE WINDS...NORTHWEST 10-25
MPH.”

“Hey gordon, old pal - maybe you'd like to join me?”

“Hey buddy - sorry I can't come along! I love that area. I forget what part of that wilderness I hiked in but it is all beautiful. Have a great trip and provide us with a good trip report.”

“Thanks, Pepster! I am leaving from Ebbetts Pass on Monday. The ranger tells me that the PCT may not be well-maintained around there right now, as the rangers haven't hit the area yet. That tells me I'll be ALONE in a big way.

This is my first big trip out this year, so I'm stoked!”

“Phaed, man that is so close by. I wish I were going. If I weren't out of town on monday I would definitely take a week off from work.
I live just east of Mt. Rose, lots of new snow over the last week. Have a great time!!”

“Thanks, Tahoe! We'll hae to arrange another time for everone from this part of the country to get together for a trek.”

“I haven't been to this area yet tho I want o badly.

Enjoy yourself and be safe. We'll definitely get a n. cali group trip together soon!”

“found my old topo map from a trip i made to raymond lake via the kinney lakes and passing by reynolds peak....there was a stream up in that area that was loaded with native golden trout....we had a feast!!

beautiful area!!

have a great hike!!”