9,624-foot Sonora Pass in California (first crossed in 1852) has reopened completely. ย Sonora Pass opened for the first time on April 18th, 2014 before last weeks storms closed it back down. ย April 18th was the earliest opening on Sonora Pass in over a decade. ย It just reopened again yesterday and it’s gotta be lookin’ good up there.
The terrain on Sonora Pass is solid with a plethora of easy options right off the pass. ย The easiest tour is to head south from the pass. ย Ski the obvious peak and bowl that dump you back to the road a few miles west of the pass. ย From here, just hitch hike back to the pass and repeat.
The pass should be holding good snow for another few weeks. ย Things are melting fast, though. ย Get up there while the getting is good.
