Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Shepherd's Pass conditions?

Anyone here know of the conditions of Shepherd's Pass? Any details would be appreciated!

It's at 12,000' elevation, so I am sure it is pretty much all covered in snow. Reports of Trail Camp (12,500') show the stream exiting the pond is finally exposed enough to find running water.

The pond is at about 12,000' like the pass.

Dale B. Dalrymple

I was out there last week. Here are some photos. The only 'real' issue was a deteriorating snow bridge a bit past where the trail descends to avoid the cliff band. This isn't at the huge wash out where the trail was rerouted, but a bit before it. I think I marked it on this map, but I am not 100% sure on the location. It seemed to be melting out pretty quickly and I think once it's not in danger of a collapsing a few feet on to some boulders, the water will probably be flowing through the boulders and crossing wouldn't be a huge issue. But who knows. Maybe it would be. I certainly wouldn't want to have crossed it within the few days after we did on the way out.

Thanks Scott. Looked like a fun trip!