Sonora Pass Opens

[skyway]

Sonora Pass Opens
Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 04:40 PM

 

Stockton, CA -- Effective noon today Caltrans announced that Sonora Pass has been opened for two way traffic.

 


Sonora Pass traditionally opens on Memorial Day weekend. However this year the pass opened early due to the extremely light snowfall over the winter months. As the picture indicates, snowfall was far greater a short year ago.

 

 

As of this afternoon Ebbetts Pass remains closed from a half a mile east of SR 207 and the Mt. Reba turnoff to the east end of Alpine Lake.

 


Tioga Pass, the highest in the Sierra Nevada at just under 10,000 feet, remains closed from Crane Flat to 12 miles west of the junction of Hwy 395.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And the bikes are hitting the hills in droves today. :dribble:

 

[SkooterG]

Just opened? What planet do you live on?

It was 97 freakin degrees here today.

 

[zzzzip]

Just opened? What planet do you live on?
It was 97 freakin degrees here today.

Ahhh... spring time in Arizona.

B)

 

[jdog109socal]

Just opened? What planet do you live on?
It was 97 freakin degrees here today.

yeah perfact weather to ride....Dont forget your camel pack....

Jdog

 

[skyway]

Just opened? What planet do you live on?
It was 97 freakin degrees here today.

It's not my fault you moved to a town where you can bake bread on the sidewalk and everyone's nick name is SPF50.

 

[twowheelnut]

Just opened? What planet do you live on?
It was 97 freakin degrees here today.

It's not my fault you moved to a town where you can bake bread on the sidewalk and everyone's nick name is SPF50.

:rofl:

 

[Toecutter]

Hmmm, this bit of news entices a bit of ride planning....

 

[CAJW]

Hmmm, this bit of news entices a bit of ride planning....

Toe, Don't forget your sweep rider, I'm ready to hit Ebbetts Pass NOW! (well.... after I get a new set of tires anyway).

 

[Toecutter]

Toe, Don't forget your sweep rider, I'm ready to hit Ebbetts Pass NOW! (well.... after I get a new set of tires anyway).

You've got PM

 

[Fairlaner]

Sonora Pass Opens
Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 04:40 PM

 

Stockton, CA -- Effective noon today Caltrans announced that Sonora Pass has been opened for two way traffic.

 


Sonora Pass traditionally opens on Memorial Day weekend. However this year the pass opened early due to the extremely light snowfall over the winter months. As the picture indicates, snowfall was far greater a short year ago.

 

 

As of this afternoon Ebbetts Pass remains closed from a half a mile east of SR 207 and the Mt. Reba turnoff to the east end of Alpine Lake.

 


Tioga Pass, the highest in the Sierra Nevada at just under 10,000 feet, remains closed from Crane Flat to 12 miles west of the junction of Hwy 395.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And the bikes are hitting the hills in droves today. :dribble:

This may change the route for Reno ride in 2weeks.

R

 

[madmike2]

Hmmm, this bit of news entices a bit of ride planning....

Toe, Don't forget your sweep rider, I'm ready to hit Ebbetts Pass NOW! (well.... after I get a new set of tires anyway).

And just when is this "happy time"? I thought Sonora was open and Ebbetts and Tioga are still closed?????

 

[Toecutter]

And just when is this "happy time"? I thought Sonora was open and Ebbetts and Tioga are still closed?????

You've got PM

Too...

 

[RenoJohn]

Ian,

as you know, we rode this yesterday, it is in much better shape than we had guessed. Of course sand and a few rocks ..but not any worse than typical. We were kinda hoping for an adventure ride, bu the road is in great shape. IMO they could have opened it earlier and I'm sure the other passes will be close behind.

BTW: It was GREAT meeting up with you for Lunch in Sonora ...thanks!!

A couple of shots:

More pics and silliness here (clicky)

...renojohn

 

[Fairlaner]

Looks like you guys had fun.

Did you get your tank installed yet?

R