9,945′ Tioga Pass, CA Will Open to Bicycles May 23rd and All Vehicles May 27th Tioga Road (the continuation of Highway 120 through Yosemite National Park, CA) will tentatively open to all vehicles on Thursday, May 27, at 8 am, weather and conditions permitting. Also this week: Caltrans Announces Ebbetts and Sonora Passes to Close Indefinitely Due to Incoming Snowstorm The full length of the road will be open to bicycles May 23–25, conditions permitting. […] SnowBrains | May 21, 2021 0 Comments
Eastern Sierra, CA Report: “Cornice Chute” off 12,000′ White Mountain Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from May 13, 2021 We went for another long walk surrounded by gorgeous Sierra granite on Thursday. It was my last day to backcountry ski for the week due to a Wilderness First Responder recertification class I have over the weekend. We returned to the zone we’d first explored the previous day, Wednesday. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 16, 2021 2 Comments
Trip Report: 13,100′ Mt. Dana, CA | “Solstice Couloir” to “Banana Chute” Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from May 11, 2021 Yesterday, we went for an old classic. This might be my #1 most favorite ski link up on Earth… Solstice Couloir on 13,100′ Mt. Dana to Banana Chute in Ellery Bowl. Both runs are big, steep, spicy, and dangerously fun. Oh, and I got to do this with one […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 13, 2021 7 Comments
Yosemite National Park, CA Announces Glacier Point and Tioga Roads are Closed for the Season Yosemite National Park, CA announces Glacier Point and Tioga Roads are closed to all vehicular traffic for the winter season. Glacier Point and Tioga Roads typically close each fall and remain closed through the winter season. These roads reopen each spring when weather and road conditions are safe for vehicular traffic. Related: Badger Pass, California’s Oldest Ski Area Will Not Open this Winter Due to […] SnowBrains | November 23, 2020 0 Comments
Tioga Pass, CA To Close Tonight at 6pm in Anticipation of Snow Storm Tioga Pass in California is closing tonight at 6 pm in anticipation of the coming snowstorm. Winter is coming—tonight! Road conditions will be reevaluated on Monday, Nov. 9 by Yosemite National Park for a possible reopening. Park officials do not expect this to result in a closure for the winter. SnowBrains | November 5, 2020 0 Comments
Tioga Pass, CA Opened for the Season Yesterday | Reservations Required Following the recent reopening of Yosemite National Park, 9,945′ Tioga Road opened for the season to vehicles yesterday. A reservation is required to enter the park and use Tioga Road. Last year the pass didn’t open until July 1st. Based on local, state, and federal public health guidelines, the number of vehicles entering Yosemite must be reduced from normal visitation levels […] SnowBrains | June 16, 2020 0 Comments
Tioga Pass, CA Now Open to Yosemite Park Entrance | Sonora & Ebbetts Passes Fully Open 9,945′ Tioga Pass: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Caltrans has opened its gate on State Route 120 East leading to Yosemite National Park. However, the park remains closed at this time. Caltrans reminds all Californians that it is important to stay at home to fight the spread of COVID-19. #StayHomeSaveLives” – Caltrans District 9, 5/15/20 9,624′ Sonora Pass: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Caltrans has opened […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 15, 2020 2 Comments
9,943′ Tioga Pass, CA Will Close Today at 4pm Due To Snow Yosemite National Park officials have announced that 9,943′ Tioga Pass on Highway 120 will close temporarily today at 4pm PT due to incoming snow. NOAA has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for California that is calling for 1-4″ of snow today and tomorrow. NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory for California | 1-4″ of Snow Forecast Saturday & Sunday “Tioga Road […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 28, 2019 0 Comments
Conditions Report
Industry News