Snow business

Tioga pass remains high up on my list of things to watch as we get down to the nitty gritty of preparation.

'Why bother watching, you can't affect the result' some may say, well it's me, just my nature. So while David gets on with reviewing the tools to be used for capturing the natural beauty of Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, I get on with fretting over the potential for achieveing a reasonable transit to Death Valley.

Having checked the national parks service website today I can happily report that Mono county and Mammoth mountain road crews are working tirelessly to clear the extraordinarily deep snow from the route.

These efforts have resulted  in the opening of the road to bicycles from Crane Flat to Yosemitee Creek Bridge, although cyclists are advised to watch out for debris on the road and to be aware of road crew traffic, the bicylce zone will be extended further east prior to the opening.


If we were travelling from Yosemite to Death valley by bike (which, just  to be clear..we're not) this news would surely gladden our hearts, as it is, it gives me hope that as our transit date approaches the combined efforts of the crews will improve the chances of an earlier rather than later opening of the pass.

Incidently the Glacier Point Road opened on Friday, May 27, 2011, so at least we can be assured of a spectular view of the Glacier and Half Dome.

Interesting factet: From the Glacier lookout its 3000ft to the valley floor below.

Posted in: Bicycles,Snow,Tioga