Happy Thanksgiving!
As it is Thanksgiving weekend, we can expect large crowds at major desert crags and other areas that haven’t cooled down too much. Please respect each state’s COVID-19 protocols and try to avoid being too close to those who are not in your “climbing trip pod.”
Many ski areas are also open early this year. You may need to make reservations to park or to ski. Check with your local resort for more information…and be sure to follow resort COVID protocols…
Northwest:
–It’s not super common for snow to fall in Yosemite, while there are still fall leaves on the trees. Check out these beautiful photos of “snowliage.”
–Climbing is reporting that, “On Monday, November 16, Jordan Cannon completed a free, in-a-day ascent of Golden Gate on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, California. Cannon’s ascent was the route’s fifth of its kind. Before him Tommy Caldwell, Alex Honnold, Brad Gobright, and Emily Harrington each freed the route in a day. Harringon’s ascent, the route’s fourth, just this month on November 4.” To read more, click here.
Desert Southwest:
–KTNV Las Vegas is reporting that, “Monday marks 30-years to the day since Red Rock Canyon was designated as Nevada’s first National Conservation Area.” To read more, click here.
Colorado and Utah:
