Flying STEALTH murder machines.

Yes! Higher altitude, but much easier to cross in wagons.

"parts is parts"

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.

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.

Let's not forget nearby Roller Pass, from the Roller family!