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gavstah t1_ixf6ka7 wrote

Not to be pedantic, but it’s actually "Donner Pass". Source: I used to live there.

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Speadraser t1_ixfbzmc wrote

Previously known as Stephens Pass. From the contribution of the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party.

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canijustreddit t1_ixfelbr wrote

Something about mountains and passes, if they are a persons name people seem to default to the possessive form

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blastradii t1_ixh3bre wrote

Why’d you leave such a beautiful place? Please don’t say you moved to a place like Bakersfield or something

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crank1000 t1_ixj7p0g wrote

I’d guess because the cost of living is insane and there are like 6 businesses, all of which pay close to minimum wage. It’s also insanely over populated in the summer, filled with obnoxious gaper tourists who can’t drive, park, or even just be a courteous human being.

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Forthe49ers t1_ixfy1ml wrote

Yeah just as you often hear people say Sierras when it only Sierra

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huskers2468 t1_ixh4t84 wrote

Wouldn't that be the same as the Rockies?

It's the Rocky Mountains, but short hand is Rockies. Just like The Sierra Nevada Mountains, can be shortened to The Sierras.

>Almost as soon as the range’s name was formalized, it began being called by its nickname, the Sierras. Joaquin Miller, the author and frontiersman, wrote “Songs of the Sierras” in 1871. Later, he wrote at least four more celebrated works devoted to California’s most notable mountains, all using the “Sierras” in the title.

https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Sierra-vs-Sierras-Nevada-California-mountains-16325112.php

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Bodie_The_Dog t1_ixifh8e wrote

Nopers. Sierra Nevada is a Spanish phrase, already plural, translating to "snowy mountains." So when you tack an "s" on the end you're saying "mountainss." Even old timers got it wrong.

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huskers2468 t1_ixkj8o2 wrote

Interesting, so Sierra itself is plural in it's native language. I wonder if there are more examples of this.

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Yunoluvmi t1_ixggljp wrote

I don’t know why this gets under my skin as much as it does but it does to most locals as well so at least I’m not alone.

Source: Live in June Lake.

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Roadkill80 t1_ixfea2o wrote

Literally the worst place for a party.

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2KilAMoknbrd t1_ixfxsof wrote

Your name sir and, how many in the party ?

Name's Donner with 81.

DONNER ! Party of 81 ready !

Hi, change of plan, only 46 made it.

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Bodie_The_Dog t1_ixifnp5 wrote

I use that name when eating at fine restaurants near the summit, so they can announce, "Donner party?" But they never do, lol, like they're sick of the joke.

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HappySkullsplitter t1_ixexvpy wrote

I've had several great meals there

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beard_lover t1_ixg1c95 wrote

My favorite bit of trivia about the Donner Party, is that Abraham Lincoln almost joined them on their journey. Nat Geo has a good article on the overall story, and the podcast You’re Wrong About recently did an episode on the subject that’s worth listening too.

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syringa t1_ixi0nyj wrote

I also really liked the You're Wrong About episodes about Flight 571 and Dyatlov pass! Sarah and guests always give such a great, gentle, and understanding perspective to these situations.

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2KilAMoknbrd t1_ixfy1ax wrote

Now imagine that place covered with 10 + feet of snow, and a storm.

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FreQRiDeR t1_ixg3041 wrote

I could never understand why they chose to stay on the mountain all winter and resort to cannibalism? Why didn't they just go to Reno and get a burger?

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maddhatter783 t1_ixfqdd6 wrote

All you can eat buffet is to die for.

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arodjabel t1_ixfp4lw wrote

Seems pretty impassable

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Baptor t1_ixhwoqs wrote

Good atmosphere, food was terrible

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jasonwinters t1_ixi96hu wrote

Is this the same one where the people had to resort to cannibalism? I thought that was in Colorado.

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Samsquancher t1_ixieadc wrote

It is and no it’s in California between Reno and Sacramento.

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pog890 t1_ixgm7o1 wrote

Isn’t that where Donner Kebabs were invented?

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Fast_Edd1e t1_ixhiumn wrote

Let's build a snowman!

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