Chicago Basin Conditions?

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greenonion
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Re: Chicago Basin Conditions?

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greenonion wrote: Sun Jun 15, 2025 10:16 am
d_baker wrote: Sun Jun 15, 2025 9:30 am
greenonion wrote: Sun Jun 15, 2025 7:25 am Does anyone have an update on the supposed, many-downed trees heading into Chi Basin, and any possible plan for mitigation?
https://www.14ers.com/php14ers/peakstat ... cnum=32020
Thanks! Looks like a decent amount still. And thrilled to hear about the cleared trees. Thank you to whomever deserves it!
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Re: Chicago Basin Conditions?

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Anyone here by chance have a group reservation for Friday? Looking for a group res my husband and I can get added to.
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Re: Chicago Basin Conditions?

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b_esker wrote: Tue Jul 01, 2025 5:19 pm Anyone here by chance have a group reservation for Friday? Looking for a group res my husband and I can get added to.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think it works like that anymore. Last year I was told by a train employee that folks don't get added on to existing reservations. You just need to get yourself a reservation before they reach the max capacity for any given date(s). I suggest giving them a call to find out their latest policy... 888-872-4607 Good luck!
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Re: Chicago Basin Conditions?

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Anybody have any recent conditions on any peaks in Chicago Basin? Like snow between Windom and Sunlight, else?

Hey Darin! I swear I checked these peaks first before asking! wink
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Windom from Peak Eleven on 7/9

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This week I snapped a pic that may give you a sense of conditions.
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Re: Chicago Basin Conditions?

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My husband talked to two people yesterday, and they said Eolus and N. Eolus had no snow on the route - I am not sure about Windom and Sunlight.