The Road to Paradise: Winter Access

Published 2014-12-08
During the winter, reaching Paradise is not as simple as just swinging a gate open. Much is done to ensure that visitors have a safe and enjoyable visit. Learn what goes into opening this unique road during the winter season.

All Comments (20)
  • @vampov
    I grew up snow camping there. I loved how deep the snow was. We would always dig caves into the hillside and sleep nice and warm in our ice hut.
  • @hsun7997
    When I went 5 years ago with some friends, we stupidly thought we could drive all the way to Paradise during spring break. Somehow we didn't think it was possible that it could be still snowing in March...
  • @trisha8205
    Great video, Ingrid!  VERY Informative!
  • @gusafiq
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  • @ahmxtb
    Is this video like March? I assume snow sticks for a long time until mid-summer.
  • This video lists reasons why the road might close, so which of these reasons apply to the recent and numerous unexplained failures to open?  Was it avalanche danger in an almost El Nino year where the snowpack is not built up?  Or was it ice on the road in a season with record breaking high temperatures across the region?  Or was it perhaps related to the reference made in the video of "staff to provide services"?
  • I like how Rocky Mountain women say, "Whooo. Let's back up a little." And then they start explaining things. My mom was one of those Rocky Mountain women. America never had a Rocky Mountain president, right?
  • @johnb6512
    Paradise California? Same place the fire happend
  • @Leon-qh9br
    car rental told me im not allowed to put chains on the tire
  • Do you think theyll be mad if I tell them I drifted the whole way up and took off my snow chains? Cuz I did. Today. I have snap vids if anyone wants to see lmaoo.