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Just to confirm for any visitors to Yosemite that Glacier point actually opened on the 29th May.
For those of you hoping to cross the Tioga anytime soon the news isn't so good. Local gossip on the 31st May is suggesting risk of avalanche, exceptional amounts of snow and 6-8ft high snow banks along the road, and that it could be another couple of weeks from that date to opening !
Was in YNP for the memorial day weekend and yes Glacier was indeed open, though it was closed intermittently. But that was because of incredible amount of traffic, the road itself was fine almost all the way. Except on the return trip, I urge people to be careful as there is one pretty huge pothole, that has messed up my right wheel alignment and I now suffer from vibrations!
Ebbets and Monitor pass was open for the long weekend and I took Ebbets from Tahoe to Yosemite. Simply gorgeous but touch hair raising drive that!
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park)
Opens Sat., June 5, at 8 am, conditions permitting.
So who has Jun 5th??
Exodus has that exact date/time; I'm a tad early (tomorrow noon was my guess).
Mark; you may be on the hook for a prize this time!
Wow !
That's a quick turn around from the "local gossip" I linked too !
It certainly sounds promising, although we will have to wait untill it's been made official on the NPS site before calling it.
Wow! I can't believe that I might have actually got it right. We'll see if it holds up!
Believe it or not, it's my birthday tomorrow so that would be a great present! :)
No official updates, and Caltrans is reporting it closed at this time, but an unofficial source is reporting it to have opened at 5pm yesterday, here.
Exciting finish to the contest with Exodus looking favorite and Don looking to go one better than last year!
Good luck to both of you !
One of you two !
The update from Caltrans would appear to confirm that the pass is now open, so now it's a case of waiting for Yosemite NP to confirm when, and if memory serves me right, they are not usually that quick to do so.
Even though it may have been open yesterday, it looks like the *official* opening was in fact today at 8, if you believe Caltrans.
Stay tuned..........
Yeah, it's looking like a photo finish...
Dave is the "official voice" as The Tioga Pass Prognosticator Sheriff and I believe he's on the road and not able to reach the Web for a couple of days. (I see he posted this morning -- I thought he had already left...)
Upon his return -- I'm sure he'll make the call ...
Standing by here...
Mark
Nope, I am "riding out" tonight and will have limited access [if any] to the Internet for 10 days.
I doubt the official opening will be confirmed on the Yosemite NP site before I leave, so please carry on without me, and perhaps Mark S can officially announce the winner, Thanks.
Dave.
Unless the pitchfork-carrying membership needs it faster, that duty will be ably performed by Southwest Dave upon his return.
Mark
no rush on my part
Nope, no rush. In the meantime, I've been casually checking around and haven't seen anything to indicate one way or another definitively.
...And if you find definitive proof -- I never understand why the NPS drags their feed on this issue -- year after year -- Go ahead and post!
Mark
OK, when I get back to the office we'll ready the announcement...
Mark
I checked and sometime recently, they posted it here. So, June 5th at 8:00 am is going to be the official opening time for the Tioga Pass Prognosticator #9.
That was posted on May 6, 2010 and that was an amazing stab to hit it exactly! Job well done! And Exodus's birthday was also June 5th - so double congratulations!Quote:
Originally Posted by exodus
Phil Boardman was the 2009 Expert Prognosticator and Exodus is only the third person in nine attempts to accurate name this date.
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum...1&d=1248982567
Here's Phil last year -- using his prize... a free tank of road trip fuel!
(Fair warning to Exodus.. we'll be expecting something similar to this once you receive your goodies...)
And here's Exodus' photo:
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...010_Winner.jpg
(But Brian didn't don his RTA hat...)
And Jessica Beagles-Roo is the undisputed TPP for Spring Opening 2011
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...er_Jessica.jpg
(Do you know what famous LA landmark is in the background?) If you do, you can go here and share!
Mark
What does he get for nailing the time too?
Ah well! Congrats to the winner.
Has there ever been a contest this close before?
CalOldBlue's pick was June 4th at Noon
Exodus was June 5th at 8:00 am (Winning time)
Billy Bob -- I can't find his original prognosticator post.. (a little help...)
So no, I think this is the closest we've come...
Mark
Well done Exodus, you certainly nailed it on the head ! Enjoy your tank of "liquid gold" ;-)
Thanks to everyone for your input and taking part, keep an eye out for the next Prognosticator to decide when it will close for the season.
Apologies to all for leaving you "hanging," but I had no computer access while on the road.
Dave.
Billy Bob might of been one that did not identify his date in a post [glc noted we had more votes than posts on page 1 of the thread] and therefor would not qualify.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
When Phil grabbed the prize in the 2009 opening, he guessed May 19th [taken as 12 noon] and member "Kinless" chose May 20th at Noon. It actually opened on the 19th at 4pm, which by my reckoning makes both 2009 and 2010 runners up just 20 hours out, incredible !Quote:
So no, I think this is the closest we've come...
Woo hoo! Thanks everyone for the kudos. I'll be sure to take a snap shot for you when I'm on the road up there!
Exodus, Since I don't know your identity -- it will be tough to send you your prize...
Mark
Send you a PM, Mark. :)
Just got back from my vacation, a picture will be forthcoming. :) We drove right over the Tioga Pass and it was BEAUTIFUL!
Brian,
I'm sorry I couldn't get you the fuel cards to you before you left... But they are on their way...
Mark
If any members fancy their chances you can find the winter closing prognosticator [10] here.
Good luck !