The latest confirmed development in ridge caravan is that a public vote has approved a narrow change while leaving the larger question open. The update comes from the East Ridge gate above the cloud stair; officials have not announced a permanent change to the rule.
Varda Kin, road clerk on the east ascent, confirmed 65 caravan loads checked before the cloud stair opens in the latest file. The previous count was 62. The figures do not yet resolve whether the ridge road can reopen to ordinary freight before the late snow has cleared the outer turn.
The unresolved point is specific: The watch sees a passable surface from the wall; carriers report that the shaded turn remains slick under a loaded cart. No finding has established that either account is final.
The current arrangement remains in place. The office has not said whether it will change before the next review.
NEXT UPDATE: The road crew will post separate clearance times for foot traffic and freight. The file will be updated when the second check is complete; until then, the confirmed record is narrower than the claims around it.
