SoSHR, Split Mountain, Potluck Pass, Mt Tyndall conditions

Questions and reports related to Sierra Nevada current and forecast conditions, as well as general precautions and safety information. Trail conditions, fire/smoke reports, mosquito reports, weather and snow conditions, stream crossing information, and more.
User avatar
Stardumb
Topix Newbie
Posts: 4
Joined: Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:05 pm
Experience: Level 3 Backpacker

SoSHR, Split Mountain, Potluck Pass, Mt Tyndall conditions

Post by Stardumb »

I'm doing a variation of this route and was wondering if anyone had beta regarding knapsack and potluck pass conditions. I don't have a ton of off-trail experience but some. Once back on the JMT in Palisade Lakes area I plan to climb Split Mountain. Also looking for beta regarding Junction pass as I'm also considering climbing Tyndall/Williamson.
User avatar
Stardumb
Topix Newbie
Posts: 4
Joined: Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:05 pm
Experience: Level 3 Backpacker

Re: SoSHR conditions

Post by Stardumb »

Anyone?
User avatar
rlown
Topix Docent
Posts: 8225
Joined: Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:00 pm
Experience: Level 4 Explorer
Location: Wilton, CA

Re: SoSHR conditions

Post by rlown »

Welcome to the HST!

Are you solo or in a group? When is the trip date?

Check this out: http://www.highsierratopix.com/communit ... f=1&t=4205 we like to know skill sets before we respond.
User avatar
Stardumb
Topix Newbie
Posts: 4
Joined: Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:05 pm
Experience: Level 3 Backpacker

Re: SoSHR conditions

Post by Stardumb »

Leave August 28 from South Lake trail. Level 3, hiked the JMT SOBO in 12 days, climbed Mt Shasta via Avalanche Gulch, climbed Mt Whitney many times vi Whitney trail, MR, and from the west. Going to be a 10 day trip.
User avatar
longri
Topix Fanatic
Posts: 1082
Joined: Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:13 am
Experience: N/A

Re: SoSHR conditions

Post by longri »

I don't have any beta for you. I'm just curious to know what the SoSHR is. I've never heard of it and googling brings up ambiguous results.
User avatar
maverick
Forums Moderator
Forums Moderator
Posts: 11821
Joined: Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:54 pm
Experience: Level 4 Explorer

Re: SoSHR conditions

Post by maverick »

Southern end of the Sierra High Route :)
Professional Sierra Landscape Photographer

I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.

Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
User avatar
Stardumb
Topix Newbie
Posts: 4
Joined: Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:05 pm
Experience: Level 3 Backpacker

Re: SoSHR conditions

Post by Stardumb »

Also going Solo.
User avatar
maverick
Forums Moderator
Forums Moderator
Posts: 11821
Joined: Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:54 pm
Experience: Level 4 Explorer

Re: SoSHR conditions

Post by maverick »

No current info. Have you read this: http://www.highsierratopix.com/communit ... ss#p101698
A couple of folks who attended the Meet-up this year at Bench Lake indicated their intent to climb Split, hopefully they will chime in with so info.
Added specific areas to you inquiry, so folks who may have done a section or climbed one of those peaks recently will chime in with some info. :)
Professional Sierra Landscape Photographer

I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.

Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
User avatar
longri
Topix Fanatic
Posts: 1082
Joined: Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:13 am
Experience: N/A

Re: SoSHR conditions

Post by longri »

maverick wrote:Southern end of the Sierra High Route :)
Thanks, but I don't believe that's it. But I think I figured it out. The SoSHR is a recent variant of the Roper route that diverges at Upper Basin and continues further south. It looks like it mostly follows the JMT, with a few x-country detours. Tough country to stay off the trail for long, possibly why Roper chose to terminate his route at Roads End instead.

It looks like the soSHR goes over Junction Pass whether you climb Mt. Tyndall or not. But the OP is doing a variation of the soSHR variation.
User avatar
emilyg83
Topix Newbie
Posts: 1
Joined: Tue Aug 15, 2017 3:25 pm
Experience: Level 4 Explorer

Re: SoSHR, Split Mountain, Potluck Pass, Mt Tyndall conditio

Post by emilyg83 »

Also looking for SoSHR beta, including Junction Pass. Please update if you find anything! I tried the JMT FB page and will post if I hear anything.

-Emily
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 49 guests