Snow (if any)/Trail Conditions

[+ @ti2d]

I am heading up the Easy Way this weekend just to take in the views. Trail condtions from the tram to Round Valley? Wellman's Divide? Up the "south face" or is it west face? Bringing crampons, ice axe, and definitely the cold weather gear. Any report would be appreciated. Thank you.

[phydeux]

As of this morning the tram was closed due to a burst water pipe at the top ($@#%&!? freezing weather!). Not supposed to open until its fixed, and I wouldn't expect that until Sunday. Bummer

[+ @ti2d]

Thank you, Phydeux. Saved me a lot of gas and a lot of !@#*#@! words!

[Cy Kaicener]

That would be a real bummer for anyone that made it to the top of the Skyline trail.

[magikwalt]

The recording for the tram says they reopened on Saturday with the first car at 8:00am. One of the tram operators told me they did over 3000 people on Christmas day. I'll bet they can afford a plumber even on emergency hours.

[phydeux]

Cool! I was going to go up on Saturday, but aborted until next weekend when I checked the website Friday after work and it said it would be closed due to a ruptured pipe at the upper station. At $21 per rider, and with the amount of $$$ they'd loose on a Saturday, I guess they CAN get a plumber out there no matter what time of day or the cost! At least it forced me to quit procrastinating and finish some tile work at home.

[+ @ti2d]

Cy...

Yes, if I were a C2C hiker and saw the tram shut down, I would be saying to myself, "Now, how in the hell..." and a few more choice words to boot!

[Cy Kaicener]

Has anyone been up cactus to clouds lately and if so, what are the snow conditions. The outdoorsclub.org has scheduled a cactus to clouds hike at 9 am on Friday February 9th. They have to be pretty fast to get back to the tram from the peak starting that late.
The chair lift at Mt Baldy now charges the outrageous sum of fifteen dollars R/T
for a 1300 ft ride. The tram is 5900 feet for only six dollars more unless you go up often and get get an annual pass.

[salmonlov]

Thank you Cy,

That was pretty sweet of you to worry about my group which is going on San Jacinto Peak Feb 8. I'd try to climb there the week before...maybe take the easy way first, just to see how trail are when I get back from Utah....Sure would love you join us. If any problem, I'd always modify hike a little here and there..........

I am a bit fast hiker...and could slow a bit too.....I'd great appreciate you join my group...and you might give me some suggestions...since you have been on that trails often...Thank you Bunch!!!

Maybe you would like to hike with me that next weekend when I got back Utah????
Lili

[Cy Kaicener]

Hi Lili - I can hike with you any day except Sunday. I hike the Skyline trail almost every Saturday leaving the museum at first light which I think is between 6.30 and 7.00 am. I can start a little later also. Have a good trip in Utah and welcome to SJ.info I am not a fast hiker, but can invite someone who will be able to keep up with you.