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Location: Off of Hwy. 120 (Tioga Pass), just south of Lee Vining, CA, a little town about 25 miles north of Mammoth on Hwy. 395. To reach the canyon from Lee Vining, head south on Hwy. 395 for less than a mile and turn right on Hwy. 120. Proceed about 3 miles until just before you reach the closed gate. Turn left here onto Poole Rd. and follow it roughly north for 2 miles until it ends at the power plant. Park here and hike for 20-30 minutes (longer in new snow) until you reach the Main Wall. Lodging: Murphey's Motel offers ice-climber's discounts all winter long. They are located in the heart of Lee Vining, less than 10 minutes from the Canyon. Their toll-free number is (800) 334-6316 or visit their website at http://www.murpheysyosemite.com/ Weather and Current Ice Conditions: For detailed live weather information. satellite images and current road conditions, visit the Mono Lake Committee's website at: http://www.monolake.org/live/ For reports on current ice conditions at the Canyon, updated weekly, visit Doug Nidever's website at: http://www.themountainguide.com/icereport/ Mountain Guides: Many
area guides lead groups to the Lee Vining Canyon. One of the best is Sierra
Mountaineering Center, which visits the canyon regularly. Visit their
website at: Another local outfit with lots of experience at the Canyon is Nidever Mountain Guides. Visit their website at: http://www.themountainguide.com
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