North end of Ross Lake? Driveable in winter?

[Stefan]

I have never been to the north end of Ross Lake in winter. Is this usually open in the winter? Do they barricade it off? What about this year? Do you think it would normally be driveable?

[Dru]

it isnt normally driveable, but you might be able to get in there right now; after tonight's blizzard, that is probably it for access until late march.

[Stefan]

Do you know if there are any gates or barricades they put up?

[Dru]

Trust me, you won't be able to drive to where the gate is.

[Stefan]

Fine. Where is the gate and when do they close it? For example do they close it off November-March always....so people do not destroy the facilities at the north end?

[Dru]

If I recall correctly it is somewhere near the park boundary and bridge over the Skagit, just past Silvertipped Campground. But right now you'd need to snowmobile 30km to get to the gate.

[Stefan]

thanks!

[klenke]

Stefan's up to something, me thinks.

[Stefan]

[Dru]

Hozomeen N has already had a winter ascent, and in the winter it is easier to approach via Manning Park anyways.

[Stefan]

I have already done Hozomeen North.....and I don't repeat.

[klenke]

So I'll repeat for him: Stefan has already done Hozomeen North.

 

Stefan probably wants to live up to his personality and do Little Jackass Mountain.

[Stefan]

Stefan probably wants to live up to his personality and do Little Jackass Mountain.

 

I have done that one too!

[Dru]

but has he done it IN WINTER