The event I've been anticipating/dreading has arrived--the year's first heatwave. Mid-90s here in the valley means the Sierra can start shucking that snowy winter coat.

If you're going, be ready for high streams, creeks and rivers, and creeks where you wouldn't normally expect them (like the trail itself). And put the sunscreen everywhere, including under your chin, nose, arms, etc. where reflection off the snow can fry you but good. Hard to believe the longest day of the year is in just a week.

My best, uneducated estimate is we're six weeks behind normal for trails opening, at least in the northern Sierra. Think I'm going to dig out the hammock.

Cheers,