Any interest in a CA camp trip?

[FalconFX]

I'm cool with any date. Set it and I'll be there!

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Reaper said:
Oh great. Now there's going to be a CPFer camping trip when I've got all this medical issues. Arthritis of feet and knees, really bad disc problems, slight leaking heart valve and now type 2. My service days of pup tents and mud are over, how about just camping in someone's back yard? Seriously, this does sound good depending on where you finally decide on.

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Heh. You're talkin' to a bleeder here (Hemophiliac). I better get going on that Glucosamine!
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[PieThatCorner]

I'm ready to go when you set the date/place. I was thinking about somewhere in the Eastern Sierras, i.e. Mammoth Lakes area where there are hundreds of trails, or up in Yosemite, as mentioned previously...

I'll keep checking in...

-Jim

 

[shiftd]

I am interested as well.
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WaltH says: I got 20 bucks says PK has the coolest toys

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well, i got my KL1 that says that also.

OHhh, when, where, who?

 

[tvodrd]

If it aint too far, count me in!

Larry

 

[Darkcobra]

I second the motion for Mammoth Lakes.
Depending on when and where, will try to make it.

Joel

 

[TrevorG]

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Wolfen said:
I always wanted to see the California wilderness. Are tactical flashlights still legal in California? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif

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Only if registered prior to January 1, 2003.

 

[DavidH]

Sounds like fun to me! I'll be up in Mammoth july29-Aug. 2 for the blues and brews festival called Bluesapalooza. There's lots of good mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Kayaking on Mono Lake is fun too.

I haven't been to Lassen in a while, that would be fun too. I think Yosemite as way too crowded.

 

[FalconFX]

For Yo'Smite, you need to get out of the Valley; otherwise, you'd be smited by all the cars trying to cram into the campgrounds... I'd usually stay in Tuolumne Meadows or the outlying areas (Bridalveil Creek, Yosemite Creek, ect)...

Mammoth Lakes looks really tempting...
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[Mr Ted Bear]

As a So Cal resident, I would like to suggest Sequoia Nat'l Park which is more in the middle


Also, rather than fight the crowds during the peak season of summer, we should plan this in the next few weeks(early June) or the second/third week of September; my vote for September which would allow more time to plan

 

[V8TOYTRUCK]

Also a socal resident, a more central location would be great. Sept might be too late for me though, school will be starting again. So my vote is for June.

 

[Flashlightboy]

Love to go. Too much work; vacation is in order.

My vote is for September. How many days are we talking about?

EDIT: I'll have to take a pass in June. I've got too many things on my calendar. You'll want me there; I'll bring Vermont pancake syrup for all. See, you do want me after all, baby.

 

[Darkcobra]

You all remember the episode of the Brady Bunch when they camped in the Grand Canyons (I believe)? I think it was Peter who hid some pork and beans in his flashlight. . . Are we gonna have to do the same with the Syrup? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

 

[InTheDark]

I'm going up to sequoia first weekend of june, if anybody wants to meet up there. Not sure exactly which campground yet, but last time I went reservations weren't needed. Somebody told me there still might be snow on the ground though.

 

[Flashlightboy]

InTheDark says he wants to go and poof! the thread dies.

What has the poor sap done to you or your wives/girlfriends?

Does he have a reputation for obnoxious camping behavior? What gives with this hombre? Should I revoke the Vermont maple syrup offer?

 

[Mr Ted Bear]

No crowding.. there's plenty to go around...

We need some a firm date and more commitments.

I *might* be will to put some time into organizing this, but I have little desire to do so, if there is but a few attendees.

Ok, just like a group buy, here's the list... add your name or paypal is fine

 

[FalconFX]

The biggest problem is figuring how the days people are free or would want to take time out to go on a trip... It seems like either the Sequoias or Mammoth Lakes are on the top of the lists for now...

 

[Mr Ted Bear]

I imagine over a weekend would work best for most peoples schedules. I proably would go up on a Thursday (secure the camp site), have Friday and Saturday to play, and return on Sunday....

then there's the old one day turnaround trick...
leave Sat 6am... gathering on Sat evening, and back on Sunday.... (think i'm getting too old for this option).


Since inthedark is already schedule for the 1st weekend in June, LETS JUST DO IT ! If things work well, we do it again at the end of summer

 

[InTheDark]

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Jeff said:
InTheDark says he wants to go and poof! the thread dies.

What has the poor sap done to you or your wives/girlfriends?

Does he have a reputation for obnoxious camping behavior? What gives with this hombre? Should I revoke the Vermont maple syrup offer?

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They're just jealous I have a bigger flashlight. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Anyway, I'm almost positive I'm going up first week of june, unless something happens. Anyone is free to come, but I'm not exactly sure which day I'm leaving, and I'm not sure which site I'm going to go to. I was at Mineral King last time, but if anyone read the LA times, there was an interesting article about pot growers in Sequoia. Seems like Mineral King (now named Marijuana King) is a prime area for pot growers. Some backpackers have been held hostage with rifles when they've wandered too far off the main trails. So I'm thinking of going to a different spot now. Either that or pack my ultralight bong.

 

[V8TOYTRUCK]

How far is Sequoia from say Downtown LA? BTW, are you guys going solo or bringing the wife/gf?

 

[FalconFX]

Kings Canyon/Sequoia NP is about 250miles from downtown LA... It's about 45-50 miles east of Fresno on either Highway 198 or 180... No GF/W here...
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