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Highest elevation hotel in the Sierras accesible in Winter
#54705 02/16/19 06:08 PM
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I know Mammoth Lakes at 8,000 feet, but is there anyplace higher that you can drive to in the Winter that's higher?

I may need to acclimatize next winter for a big high elevation trip and figure spending a few days high up before flying out would be useful.

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WanderingJim #54706 02/16/19 06:50 PM
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Jim,
The town is at ~8,000', but I believe the Mammoth Mountain Inn (at the main ski area - end of Hwy 203 in the winter)is at ~9,000'. That is the highest place I know of that is open/reachable in the winter.

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WanderingJim #54707 02/16/19 08:14 PM
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Rock Creek Lodge in Rock Creek Canyon above Tom's Place is at about 9400'.
https://rockcreeklodge.com/

Dale B. Dalrymple

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WanderingJim #54712 02/19/19 11:03 PM
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Mt. Whitney hut: very comfortable and private lodging at 14,505, though it takes a bit of uphill walking to get there and there is no concierge service smile

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