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**~mikey b** · 03-02-2023, 09:03 AM

Hwy 108 through Cold Springs 03/02/2023 @ 0700

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**~mikey b** · 03-02-2023, 12:02 PM

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**SailCat** · 03-02-2023, 01:53 PM

Can't see ya picts, but hiway 108 was 1 lane in many places this morning. Lotsa people at Dodge * with Bear and Carson Spur closed. Shady spots were still pretty nice.

* for a weekday

**~mikey b** · 03-02-2023, 04:00 PM

yeah this morning was great

hiked up to the top before opening - skied Jackpot to the bottom of 7 - at 9 they told me 1/2 hour so I did a couple Chair 3 laps then went to 7 - anything in the sun was overcooked by 11 - I left at noon

**~mikey b** · 03-02-2023, 04:10 PM

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**~mikey b** · 03-03-2023, 04:34 PM

Highway 4 opened

**LongShortLong** · 03-03-2023, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by ~mikey b

Highway 4 opened

Bear was sparsely attended in the AM, and had some powder. Also some wind board, wind crust, and sun crust. Snowboarders were loving it. I had good luck hunting. If I read Mattly correctly, there's a 1% chance Grizzly runs for a couple hours tomorrow. FWIW - the county says stay home.

**~mikey b** · 03-03-2023, 10:54 PM

which county?

**LongShortLong** · 03-04-2023, 12:57 AM

Originally Posted by ~mikey b

which county?

https://www.facebook.com/CalaverasOES
"Stay home this is not the weekend for fun!"

**~mikey b** · 03-04-2023, 01:07 AM

don’t worry about it

BV is in Alpine County

**~mikey b** · 03-05-2023, 03:09 AM

the snowplay crowds were out in force on 108 in some strange places yesterday afternoon

Dodge Ridge Road got fucked by a wreck that almost got me coming down the hill in the afternoon

the skiing was ok, but the wind and zero visibility started shutting things down

I’m probably going to lay low Sunday and let it snow

**~mikey b** · 03-05-2023, 03:20 AM

from CHP Fresno

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CALM BETWEEN THE STORMS at Shaver and Huntington Lakes.

State Route 168 remains closed for recreational travel.

The Shaver, Big Creek, and China Peak areas are currently accessible to property owners and local employees only.

SR 168 above Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake remains single-track in many areas and is restricted to CHP escorts of essential services and emergency access ONLY.

We are preparing for the next series of snow storms this weekend which has already begun.

Thank you again for your patience. We can’t wait to see you all enjoying the beautiful mountains once we reopen to everyone.

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**~mikey b** · 03-05-2023, 01:28 PM

from China Peak

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Sunday, March 5: After conversations with CHP, Cal-Trans, our staff on site, and the fact it is continuing to snow heavily today, we have made the tough decision to postpone our reopening. We're now shooting to reopen Wednesaday, March 8th, however, we cannot get a committment from Cal-Trans to see if this will happen. All of us, including the public agencies, will spend the 3 days following the storm tonight digging out everything from roads to parking lots to lifts and much much more to be ready for Wednesday morning, and another 2 months of fantastic March and April skiing and riding. We will continue to provide updates regularily over the next few days as we lead into our reopening Wednesday morning at 9AM.

Season Passes for the 2023/24 season will be on sale Friday, March 10 and valid starting Saturday, March 11. It's an all new season pass, called the Cali Pass, valid at Mountain High, China Peak and Dodge Ridge plus all the best benefits including the Powder Alliance, with access to 18 other resorts including Sierra at Tahoe and Mt. Shasta in California. There is also an option for a China Peak only season pass.

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**LongShortLong** · 03-05-2023, 09:21 PM

Bear opened after some minor misfortunes in the morning. I had minor misfortunes that kept me away till afternoon. Very nice snow. Really nice.
Road has slick spots. A 4x4 struggled in the parking lot (user error?)

Did I say the snow was heavenly? It was heavenly. Face shot before the first turn. White room was open and I went in.

**~mikey b** · 03-05-2023, 10:33 PM

yee haw

**~mikey b** · 03-06-2023, 01:26 AM

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PB · 03-06-2023, 10:03 AM

Sneeze ejecta??

**~mikey b** · 03-06-2023, 10:37 AM

Owen filth

**~mikey b** · 03-06-2023, 12:07 PM

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beautiful morning at Dodge Ridge

hiked up before the lifts spun

it’s balls deep out here today

**LongShortLong** · 03-06-2023, 05:50 PM

That the brain worms I hear so much about?

**~mikey b** · 03-06-2023, 07:24 PM

that was a fucking amazing day

tomorrow I will venture out and it will be even better

**~mikey b** · 03-07-2023, 08:58 PM

Caltrans has announced the reopening of State Route 168Scheduled to open Wednesday 3/8 at 6:00 am LIMITED to residents, homeowners and Ski Resort visitors Sno-Parks remain CLOSED until further notice!

CHP will be staffing extra patrol in the area with the anticipation of heavy traffic. We will be strictly enforcing illegal parking and vehicles left unattended on the roadways due to continual snow removal operations.

ALL vehicles are required to carry snow chains. Be sure to practice how to attach them on your tires before you head up as there is extremely limited areas to stop and no shoulders.

Please be respectful to residents who are still in recovery mode and do not trespass on private property.

@caltransdist6 @fresnosheriff @fresnocounty_ca @calfire_fresnocountyfire