Sierrapaloosa 2003

“If you're riding with Pepper you better get some more time off! Cause I'm pretty sure she's all for the 7 day version. :)”

“OK I am working on it!!!!

8)”

“Solitary - I can help you Ontario or John Wayne airports, but as of right now I am looking at the 7 day trip.”

“Solitary: I'm going on the 5 day trip that starts on July 3rd and I work in Ontario very close to the airport, so if you're interested in being picked up at Ontario on July 2nd on my way to Mineral King you're welcome aboard.”

“I think the overiding factor here will be getting a ticket around July 4th if I try to use my Frequent Flyer miles. If push comes to shove I'll just buy one.
Now I've gotta go back and study all the old posts. I don't even know exactly where this trip is headed.”

“All right I am in for the 7 day one!

8)

Oh ya this is going to be a very cool trip!”

“I am going to get my plane ticket to fly into Sacramento on the 4th and leave the 12th.

Pepper you rock by helping me out.I think it will be very cool you and me hanging out for a whole 24 hours!!!!

I am so ready for this trip!!!!

8)”

“Hey CMB - I'm not sure what the drive time to the trailhead is, from Pepper's neighbourhood, but I think the plan is to get to the trailhead for the night, on the 4th. Will you be able to get a fairly early flight”

“Thanks all, I have no fear about the ride to the TH, it will all work out in the end.

Bbink-Thanks, I've never flown SW. I'll look into it.

Wind Walker- I am very open with the dates so whatever is the most convenient for everyone is cool with me. Loved your Yosemite album. The view from your campsite was great.

What is the diff between the 7 and 5 day? More mileage or more leisurely pace?”

“tango - The distance is essentially the same, but the pace will be less on the 7 day trip. We leave two days apart in opposite directions on a loop hike so we can meet for one night along the way.

Also, some people don't have as much vacation so they are maximizing the July 4 weekend. That is why the 5 day trip was created.

I would really love it if we could all hike together. However, this is probably the best possible way to include everyone that expressed interest.

IMHO, if you are not a strong hiker, the 5-day trip could kick your butt all over the Sierras.”

“Strike that last question about the difference between the trips. I just looked at the nifty new trips section!”

“Thank you Phil!”

“I will work on it.

8|”

“Me casa,su casa. If you want to fly into Sacto,SFO,Oakland or even San Jose. Sacto is best but if you can save a buck I can get to the others too. Merry Christmas!”

“I''m looking at the 7 day trip too.”

“I am in for the 7 day trip I will fly on the 3rd!

8)”

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A Preview

 

Here are another set of maps of the area. These maps have links on them to photos.

 

Segment 2

Segment 3

 

These are just two
among several maps of the outing. These sections might take a few minutes to load if you're on a dial-up connection, but they're worth the download. On each of these maps there are dozens of butterflies. Click on a butterfly and you get a photo of the route. The butterfly looks like this, only smaller.

 

There may be a few quirks with the pages here and there since it was put together quickly.

 

Enjoy.

 

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“Thanks Tekapo!”

“Thanks Tekapo. Are you going on the trip?”

“Thanks for the preview Tekapo.... nice job”

“Thanks Tekapo. That was quite a nice job making all those pages and stuff. This trip is going to be awesome...just awesome.

I was talking to another professor at school about this trip who is an avid backpacker and hikes the Sierras a lot. She said this hike was her favorite one in the Sierras and Precipice was her favorite spot.”

“Windwalker, are you planning on going on the 5 day loop?
Yes, I'm sure it can be done, but I'm glad you're not dragging me along with you.
Have you done this loop(5 or 7 day)before?”

“Good stuff Tekapo!!!!

Man that place looks way cool.

8)”

“Probably Navi...It's much easier for me to arrange the 5 days off.

But I don't really have to decide until we pull the permits...do I ?
I was looking at the options because Wingding and the Snows want to leave on the 3rd.

But if I don't lay off all this Holiday eating you guys might have to roll me up Sawtooth and do a nine day version ;)

Have you signed up on the trips page yet? I created the trip on the trips page while I was helping Matt test the new page.”

“Is it July yet???

8)”

“I just signed up on the "Trips Page". I only come to "Trail Talk" and rearly visit the other pages. Thanks for the heads up.

So, if you haven't done the loop, how did you get all those cool photos?
I remember when that footbridge was higher up the canyon.

I would like to share your company on the 7 day trip, but I ain't rolling anybody or anything up Sawtooth. After Dingleberry Lk. guess how long it takes me to get up Sawtooth all on my own.”

“I can't wait to hike with you again Navi.

8)”

“Now you're in charge! LOL!

I borrowed (stole)those photos from people on the Internet that have done the High Sierra Trail and posted them here for all to see.”

“CMB, I look forward to it too. Should I bring spare cigars? Just in case?

WW, In charge, no. Adviser, sure.
Photos just don't do it justice.”

“I question the mileages given by topo programs. The two programs I use (Delorme and Garmin Mapsource) underestimate mountain trail distances by about 25%- 35%.

Snow Nymph and wingding0 are very strong hikers (as are WLD and others). The 5-day trip will be just fine for them and their schedule needs. For those of us who average 1.0 - 1.5 mph with full pack, the 7 day trip is the better option. I can do 2.5 mph with full pack on level ground or slight downhill. However, this loop hike is all uphill.”

“I use the TOPO! program. I've found the mileages to be accurate, as compared to what it feels like on the ground.
TOPO! uses USGS topo maps. Yes I've found errors on the topos but they are the best we have.

I've played with DeLorme and it downright SUCKS.


Phil, don't worry. You did the Lost Llama Limbo, this is only a little worse than that. 8^)”

“No I am going to have some very nice ones for this trip Iam not going to let what happned that last time happen I will have lots of them.

8)”

“OK Mike, I'll trust you on this. 8^)”

“Trip Organizer: The-Naviguesser

I was just waiting for you to sign up so I could put your name there!

You can edit all the info on that trip page now too :)”

“Although I am leaning towards the 5 day trip. I really would like to do the seven day trip. Is there a deadline I need to meet, for a final decision.... And who do I send the check too...”

“I thought you were in charge of all CA permits!”

“LOL, not this trip!”

“Never mind the cigars Nav - Just don't forget that special Nalgene bottle ;-)”

“WW, why do I feel I've been Shanghied?

WLD, On the 7 day trip you get to spend more time with me. 8^)
No hurry on which trip you want, just keep posting and talking about it.
As I recall, permits for National Parks are $5 for the whole party, plus entrance fee, $20 for each car.

H of BC, THAT bottle always goes baclpacking! Maybe two for this trip. ;^)”

“I don't think there is a fee on the MK road...unless things have changed.

The turn off for MK is several miles outside the southern entrance station of Sequoia.”

“There is a gate about a 1/4 of the way in, and they do collect a fee.

Trust me on this, I know what I'm talking about. 8^)”

“I'll bring my card then!

Can't believe anyone would pay to drive that road...LOL!”

“They pay to get to MK, not to drive that road. 8^)




Sometimes I crack myself up!”

“The road into Sequoia is only $10.00....$20.00 for a whole year.

I'm presuming my annual pass to Sequoia will work on the MK road too. At least I hope so.”

“I trust you on this Nav. You're the man!!! You may need two bottles for this trip!”

“Phil, are you going to help me on the 2nd bottle? 8^)”

“I am going to be bring some good scotch to share with you all also.

8)”

“Nav - I wasn't asking to share your bottle. But with CMB along I may need it (LOL)!”

“I am not that bad?Well sometimes I am!

8P”

“CMB - Looking forward to hiking with you!”