Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Snowshoe Trails in Sierra's

I had planned on tackling Whitney this weekend with my friend, but with the storms coming in, we are considering alternative plans

Does anyone know about any snowshoe trails, or hikes that would be reasonably safe to do in the Sierras while there's snowfall?

I considered Horseshoe meadows to the old army pass towards Langley... but it seems the road up is closed (is there alternate access?) How do people access the meadow in the winter?

I also am considering Tuttle creek to the Ashram, and maybe to Langley but it looks like I have to get through an "avalanche chute" for that. Which wouldn't work out I think.

Any other suggestions? thanks

Aw man, echo8! It looks like Thursday is the last good day before it comes in.

Weather will not be too bad on the Hwy 395 corridor, Lone Pine to Bishop. You can head up a number of roads to the snow level and snowshoe higher until you have had enough. The Onion Valley road out of Independence comes to mind.

Unfortunately there is no alternate route to Horseshoe Meadows. People just can't go there in winter.

You might just consider turning your back on the Sierra and touring Death Valley -- wildflowers are reportedly the best in years this spring. Corkscrew peak is a well-known desert hike there.

I hope you find something great to do!

I know! I'll see if I can come back for it before May this year, or maybe the fall.

Men plan, mountains laugh.

You can do Langley without going up the steep east chute.
Follow the white line on the Google Maps terrain view, there's a link in my report: http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/43246/Mt_Langley_via_Tuttle_Creek_-_#Post43246