[pct-l] Big snow: VVR, Red's Meadow, Muir Ranch?

[Jim Keener ( J J )]

Jim,

This is great information. Saver stuff. I am grateful.

Jim Keener ( J J )
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On Feb 6, 2010, at 1:54 PM, enyapjr at comcast.net wrote:

>> What is the likelihood of VVR, Red's Meadow, etc. not being open due to snow mid-June to mid-July?
> 
> Normally 'good', but can be highly variable - and it's still too early to tell for the 2010 season!
> 
> You've already heard from Bill at VVR, <http://edisonlake.com/> -
> they anticipate opening Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, 5/29/10)...
> 
> Muir Trail Ranch anticipates opening Saturday, June 19, depending "on the snowpack, which we can’t predict yet."
> See <http://www.muirtrailranch.com/resupply.html>...
> 
> Devils Postpile NM - "Typically the monument opens some time within the first week of June, 
> but this is highly weather dependent."
> See <http://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/hours.htm>...
> Reds Meadow Resort (see <http://www.redsmeadow.com/>) package pick-up form states:
> "Applicable Only Between June 15-October 1 approximately"...
> 
> Tioga Pass Road (Hwy 120) normally opens in May, see <http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tiogaopen.htm>
> for opening date history...  The Tuolumne Meadows Store & PO can't open until the highway does, of course...
> Once plowing starts to open the road, check status at <http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tioga.htm>...
> 
> Hope that helps!
> 
> Happy trails!!!
> Jim (PITA)
> 
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