RedDoug
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Post by RedDoug on Jun 21, 2017 21:29:43 GMT -8
I did a search today but couldn't find current snow conditions in the San Juan Mounts, Colo.
I am planning 8-9 days from July 15 ff- starting out of Eddiesville TH planning a nice loop at an easy pace.
Where can I find snow conditions?
And, the picture at the top showing Columbine Lake- is that on the JMT? Sure looks familiar.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Jun 22, 2017 2:57:54 GMT -8
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Post by Deborah on Jun 22, 2017 3:28:26 GMT -8
And, the picture at the top showing Columbine Lake- is that on the JMT? Sure looks familiar. It says Sequoia NP. |
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Post by zeke on Jun 22, 2017 3:41:01 GMT -8
And, the picture at the top showing Columbine Lake- is that on the JMT? Sure looks familiar. |
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Post by rebeccad on Jun 22, 2017 15:07:11 GMT -8
Zeke has it. It's just over Sawtooth Pass out of Mineral King in Sequoia NP. That's me and Eldest Son  |
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Post by Westy on Jun 23, 2017 4:57:24 GMT -8
CT Foundation Trail Crew scheduled in that area same time frame. San Luis Pass July 15 – 19 (5-day) BACKPACK HCV: This crew will construct and maintain drains in the remote La Garita Wilderness near San Luis Pass. Camp will be up to 4 miles from the trailhead. This will be a strenuous crew at high elevation, much of it above timberline. Elevation 12,000+ ft., Segment 20/21, Gunnison and Divide Ranger Districts Slumgullion Pass SNOTEL to the far west of your area Cochetopa Pass SNOTEL to the far east of year area You should be A-OK. |
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Post by hikinggods on Jun 23, 2017 21:20:51 GMT -8
It's hot and dry here and the snow is disappearing amazingly quickly. You won't have a problem.
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Post by RedDoug on Jul 6, 2017 7:37:11 GMT -8
Good information. I will certainly miss the trail crew as we'll be heading for the Wheeler Geo area first and then a nigh or 2 at Machin Lake at the foot of La Garita Peak.
I need to look up the approach to that peak. Looks interesting.
I appreciate the info everyone.
-RD
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Post by Westy on Jul 6, 2017 8:40:30 GMT -8
It's nice there RD. Did a winter ski tour and ascent of Unnamed 13,895' just down the ridge. Have fun and don't forget a trip report with pictures.
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Post by hikinggods on Jul 6, 2017 20:16:02 GMT -8
My front porch faces the San Juans. It was 98 degrees here today. I wouldn't worry about too much snow.
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Post by stealthytomato on Jul 7, 2017 5:18:30 GMT -8
If I'm looking at it right (TH is near Crede and the CT?) I was there last week. Virtually no snow. Wasnt until we got further south near Stony Pass that there was inconvenient snow but it must be gone by now.
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Post by leafwalker on Jul 7, 2017 10:20:11 GMT -8
Just got back from a week in the Dillon area an hour west of Denver yesterday (7/6). Snow is not a poblem. Fires are getting active.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Jul 7, 2017 11:26:44 GMT -8
Good information. I will certainly miss the trail crew as we'll be heading for the Wheeler Geo area first and then a nigh or 2 at Machin Lake at the foot of La Garita Peak. I need to look up the approach to that peak. Looks interesting. When I did that one several years ago, I approached from Stewart Creek. I camped around 12K and when I summited the next morning I only saw one other person on the mountain. I did Wheeler on another trip. That sounds like a great itinerary you have planned. I just talked to a friend who spent last weekend in the Collegiate Peaks, and she had no issues with snow. |
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