by guest » Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:05 am
Hopefully the SP will send out a notice soon, as I've heard there's very little snow or ice on the upper portions, (except maybe the few N facing spots. Even the tramcam is showing very little on Long Valley.
Kind of nice the trail had some rest from the throngs it gets in a typical spring.
If your reading this and considering the climb, please go easy on the short cuts, gel wrappers, markings on rocks, (which most aren't even on the normal route), restroom breaks right next to trail, obvious under-conditioned hikers attempt a tough climb, (placing strain & risk on SAR's folks, if a rescue is required), etc.
Do your research, know what your getting into, know when to throw in the towel and turn around, (do it by 3-5k ft.), have some heat conditioning, be used to carrying a gallon plus on your back, that your can access easily,(i.e. drink tube), know the trail, or go with someone who does, be safe, have fun. ss