Vail Pass area snow report
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Vail Pass area snow report
We have a reservation for Chucks Cabin November 30-December 1 and were climbing Shrine Mountain and the Wingle Ridge. When booked, it was expected to be a snowshoe, but I assume that there's not much snow around in the area?
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Re: Vail Pass area snow report
You can cache the snowshoes at home for this one.
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I would not worry about snow in that area at all. Be prepared for changing conditions in regards to temperature and wind though.
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Re: Vail Pass area snow report
Packing list: Trail shoes and lots of sunscreen.
I can report that the trail running is great up there right now and the forecast is calling for continued melting of the few remaining snow patches.
I can report that the trail running is great up there right now and the forecast is calling for continued melting of the few remaining snow patches.
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Re: Vail Pass area snow report
Is it starting to look like March is the new January?
It looks like the ridge is just right up there!
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More like December is the new July.Duffus Kentucky Climber wrote:Is it starting to look like March is the new January?
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Re: Vail Pass area snow report
Any updates? Specifically Vail Pass to Uneva Peak? Thanks!
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I laughedBean wrote:You can cache the snowshoes at home for this one.
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Re: Vail Pass area snow report
I did Uneva about a week ago and it hasn't snowed since. Other than gaitors I didn't use anything else (microspikes, snowshoes, etc). The trail is well packed down lower then I caught a slope with a bit of a south aspect - the snow was 0-3 inches on the slope. You might be able to find a drift or two but for the most part you won't see anything more than about 6 inches.
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