Naches 2009

Harvester of Sorrow · May 11, 2009

Naches conditions please.

Are we able to wheel everything such as Quartz, Kaner, Shoestring, etc.

benw1 · May 11, 2009

More snow than usual up there right now. I expect there will still be a lot of snow well in to June.

dirk · May 11, 2009

This was posted on the WOW board today:

donimator said:
I just talked to the Naches Ranger district. The Ranger reported that currently NOTHING is open. They are not sure if they will open up anything for Memorial weekend or not. Looks like things are still up in the air for that side.

:beer:

Harvester of Sorrow · May 11, 2009

Yeah...I heard that snow is still falling at times...

pokey · May 11, 2009

Anything on the northish side of the hills is still going to have snow on it. The road from Buck meadows to Quartz usally has a big drift on it til july near the top by Haney meadows.

jimijam19K · May 11, 2009

dirk said:
This was posted on the WOW board today:

Quote:
Originally Posted by donimator
I just talked to the Naches Ranger district. The Ranger reported that currently NOTHING is open. They are not sure if they will open up anything for Memorial weekend or not. Looks like things are still up in the air for that side

:beer:

That's funny I called them a couple of weeks ago and I was told there may be some spot closures based on snow melt (north facing slopes, hairpins etc) but as a whole the forest is open. I guess it all depends who you talk to.

Bunk1 · May 11, 2009

jimijam19K said:
That's funny I called them a couple of weeks ago and I was told there may be some spot closures based on snow melt (north facing slopes, hairpins etc) but as a whole the forest is open. I guess it all depends who you talk to.

I heard a grip of snow fell there a couple weekends ago..Like 12? feet thru the weekend..Chinook may be closed as well...

Binder · May 11, 2009

Bunk said:
a grip of snow fell ...

How much is a "grip of snow"? :flipoff:

jimijam19K · May 11, 2009

Bunk said:
I heard a grip of snow fell there a couple weekends ago..Like 12? feet thru the weekend..Chinook may be closed as well...

Yeah, I've been watchin the weather and the snow level dropped down again (3500-4000ft IIRC) back when we had that round of storms awhile back. Even though the WADOT is reporting clearing efforts have begun, I fully expect Chinook Pass to still be closed due to the heavy volume of late snow. As far south as I am I'm planning on White Pass anyway, it's lower and a little easier.

CentralGrand · May 11, 2009

Everything is closed. Stay home.

nevada · May 11, 2009

CentralGrand said:
Everything is closed. Stay home.

exactly.

im not sure if its gonna be open. they BARELY opened it last year, and regretted doing so. the snow was worse, and later this year....

gasman1 · May 11, 2009

I saw a thread about some guys going up to Funny Rocks over the weekend at EWOR. 3-6 feet of snow still.

http://aworc.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=8276

CentralGrand · May 11, 2009

gasman said:
I saw a thread about some guys going up to Funny Rocks over the weekend at EWOR. 3-6 feet of snow still.

http://aworc.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=8276

All lies.... it's closed and will be forever. Stay home.

Bunk1 · May 12, 2009

Binder said:
How much is a "grip of snow"? :flipoff:

Use yer negro imagination man

CentralGrand · May 12, 2009

Cle Elum Ranger District said:
Unfortunately due to the large grip of snow, we must ask all recreational off-road users to postpone trail usage until further notice. Offroad vehicles also known as cars and operators known as Bunk must suspend ALL future plans in this area. Thank you for your patience and understanding.