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Sierras – Palisade Basin in Mid-July

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Apr 7, 2013 at 10:51 pm #1301427

John Brown
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@johnbrown2005
Locale: Portland, OR

Hi folks,
I'm eyeing a trip to Palisade Basin in mid-July. Anyone want to guesstimate what snow would be like this year? Hoping to take the route over Thunderhead Col, rather than Knapsack Pass, but don't want to get into technical snow situation.

Also, don't really know the permit situation well, can one camp where one likes before Bishop Pass, or is it campground/quotas? Looking for a good stopping/acclimating camp for first day, we'll have the afternoon to make headway.

Thanks!

Apr 7, 2013 at 11:58 pm #1973926

Jason G
BPL Member

@jasong
Locale: iceberg lake

http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/snow/PLOT_SWC

super LOW this year again.. last year most snow was completely gone by early-mid june. its looking worse this year.. July should be snow free

not positive but i don't think there are quotas in that area

Apr 8, 2013 at 7:09 am #1973968

stephan q
BPL Member

@khumbukat

Some images from 395 on 4-4-2013 Whitney from Lone PineMinarets to Banner

Looks like it's gonna be a dry year.
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