Day: May 30, 2006

Jennifer wrote in to say: You’d mentioned on your blog that Hwy 140 had opened, but wanted to let you know that it closed back up—apparently another rock slide within a day or so of it opening. Thought you would want to know. We took 120 this weekend, which was fine. It was interesting bicycling…

For those of you looking to traverse the Sierra Nevada both Highways 108 (Sonora Pass) and 4 (Ebbetts Pass) are open for the season. If you’re looking to use this as an option to enter Yosemite keep in mind that 108 will add 1-2 hours additional driving time and Ebbetts Pass will add about 4…

There’s a great article over at the Sonora Union Democrat site which talks about the lure of climbing the cables up Half Dome, which by the way, are up for the season. So check out the article then grab your hiking shoes, some water and a sandwich and take off. The Union Democrat: Brian Ward,…