Sierrapaloosa 2003

“Got 12 on the 5 day trip! Very cool! Its hard to think of bping when I still have 4 months of snowboarding left.

But after seeing the trip WW, Tek and HM did, I want to do a snowshoe/backpack.”

“Hey, I'm still a maybe on this trip and I have changed my status on the trip page. My ex "says" he is going away that week, but I have a feeling his plans will not materialize and I'll still get to come. I might not know til 2 weeks before.

Pepperdog, did you say that Sacramento a/p was easier/more convenient for you? I'll start looking at fares just to get an idea of what routes are available.

Check your email woman!

Tex”

“Sure hope you can make it, Tex”

“Miss Woodswoman, good luck! Sorry you had to miss Ocala, you were missed!!”

“Tx - tell the ex that he will have to change his plans!!! Sacto airport is 20 minutes from my home. If you want to ride with the Northern Gang come to Sac. If you would save tons of money to fly into SF or Oakland we might be able to negotiate but I hate to drive down there. You also might save money flying into So Cal and riding up with those yahoos. Scout it out.”

“Yahoos is it!?! 8^(

Tex, if you come I've got a hiking pole for you to use.

Hard to turn down isn't it?”

“How is the transportation going to work? will there be parking at each end?”

“I am still pissed off that I can't go on this trip!!!!

8(”

“Don't cry crazy mike- i'm sure there are plenty of other trips you can come on.”

“Ya I know!!!!

8)”

“It won't be the same without you Crazy Mike.For real!”

“Same trailhead, it's a loop.”

“Is there space to camp at the trail head for a night?”

“I am sad!

8(”

“(((((((big hug for mike))))))))

Be happy :)”

“There are 2 or 3 campgrounds on the way to the trailhead.
Might be hard to get a camp site that close to the "weekend".”

“We'll miss you CMB!”

“Hey Navi - guess what?? News flash - I bought myself trekking poles for Christmas with my late income tax refund!!

That's ok, just knowing you and pepperdog and Hodgeman will be there and new TT-ers to meet, well, that's just darn right irrisistable!! (sp?)
I'm working on it Pepperdog..not to worry!!

Tex”

“Then I'm going to whoop you with my trekking pole if you don't come along!

Now that should be real incentive. 8^)”

“Hey Mike, why don't you change your plans and come along on this trip? It's really going to rock!



Going to miss you dude! 8^(”

“I thought about just buying a bear canister.I also plan to go to Olympia in August.And I don't plan on this being my last to the Sierras.Do you think this is feasable?”

“Is there a backpackers' trail camp kind of thing letting people stay the night before departure at the trailhead?”

“Do I think what is feasable?
I would hope this won't be your last trip to the sierra.

Oh. Bear can! 8^D
If you want to buy one look at the Bearicade. It cost alot more, but it's alot lighter. Snownymph can give you the web site.”

“There are 2 or 3 campgrounds on the way to the trailhead.”

“Trekkngirl, I believe Yosemite rangers rent them out for only $3 a day, ain't bad at all. Anyone know if SeKi rangers do the same?? That'd be the way to go if you don't find a purchase in time for the trip, or wanna save up for one'a those hi-dolla Bearicades.”

“There is a link on the last page for the bearicade website.”

“Campgrounds? Do you need reservations?”

“You can only get reservations at Lodgepole and Dorst, which are not in the Mineral King area. The MK ones are first come, first serve.

I believe there will be lots of snoring coming from vehicles parked at or near the trailhead the night before the trip starts.”

“Over the last couple of years Yosemite would rent bear canisters for $3 for the length of the trip. $3 for a two-weeks is pretty nice.

Did it change to per day this year?”

“Thanks for the bearicade tips guys I'll look into renting one.I just don't want to be left without one and a bear eat all my food or me.
YEEOOWWW”

“I wish it was that easy to do that but my boss does not want to change his vacation time so I get the raw deal on that.

Sadness runs deep!

8(”

“Rockman in Yosemite it is $5.00 now for the length of the trip. They are Garcia type.”

“I need that one Tango thanks.Think one could call ahead and reserve a canister?”

“I plan on attending this event. Since I am going to purchase a Bariccade. I can probaly bring my Garcia along if anyone needs to use it. But they will have to be on the same trip as I am. Since a few weeks after this trip I am on the JMT. And will need to get it to my resupply people before hand.”

“Geez, my spelling sucks.

I signed up for both. I will try and work out the logistics. If I need ot pull my own permit I can. I am bringing JDSmiling.”

“SN is loaning me a bear can, and says there's room enough in it for two. So unless you are packing the kitchen sink, someone can share the bear can with me.”

“Thanx for update tango. Sorry Rockman, I was informed that it was $3, and wrongly assumed it was that per day. Or I was misinformed from the get-go, dunno.

How cheaply can ya get the Bearicade now?? $250 is a wee high for me.”

“NA, I don't think you'll find the Bearikade on sale. Its a lot to pay, but its worth its weight if you use it a lot.

Check out their photo gallery
8-)

I heard it was puking snow on Mammoth Mountain today. Can't wait for Friday!!!!

WW, did the west side get any?”

“Only the high country got snow on the west side....above 7,500'.

I applied for my own Domain name today! Takes about 48 hours to kick in.

coming soon www.windwalker.info !”

“I just renewed mine. For about two weeks I've been getting emails, faxes, and phone calls about losing my domain name if I didn't transfer. Glad its done.”

“Thanks ...I would have done it much sooner if I had known how inexpensive it is to do.”

“WLD - Great that you are going on the 7 day trip!! Bring along any extra bear cannisters to see if anyone else needs one. I will start working on Olive Oyl to see if I can get her to come along but I think she is thinking of taking a long trip east at that time.”

“Yo Naked Ape, no apologies necessary.

WW, just how much is a domain registration nowadays. My free site is pop-up hell. Even I can't stand go it. :)”

“Rockman...
ICDsoft.com
$5.00 for the domain and $60. per Year for hosting 8)

We may have to reserve ALL of Mineral King if the list gets any longer ;)”

“We paid $11 for the domain, and the webpage hosting is included as part of the cable modem (Roadrunner) package.”

“If we spend the night of 7/2 in Fresno and get up early, would that work okay? How much time does it actually take to get to the trailhead if you're a cautious driver?”

“Visalia is closer and has a few ok motels. 3 Rivers is even closer and has a nice Best Western (stayed there after my last trip, the hot tub was great!).
I allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours from Visalia, just so there's no reason to hurry.”

“You might remember Kent although he doesn't post or lurk here. He asked me to put him on the seven day list so I'll go on now to trips and add him.”