NICE. Tioga Pass is set to open this weekend, according to MyMotherLoad. That’s surprisingly early, if you ask me, considering the massive amount of snow the Sierra received this season.

That’ll begin the annual pilgrimage to Mt. Dana and all that East-Side goodness. With Sonora Pass already open, we’ll then have full access. Get it now while the gettin’s good…

Via MyMotherLoad:

Another area mountain pass will be opening soon.

Highway 120 Tioga Pass in Yosemite will open for the season Saturday at 8am.

Yosemite officials say there are still several feet of snow in the Tuolumne Meadows area. Hiking opportunities remain limited and visitors are urged to use caution while driving. All campgrounds along Tioga Pass remain closed. All commercial services, including the gas station, store and village grill are also closed.

Last week Highway 4 Ebbetts Pass and Highway 108 Sonora Pass also opened for the summer season