FJ Cruisers of Northern California

High Sierra Run 2009

High Sierra Run 2009
September 23 - 27 (Wednesday through Sunday)
Level: Easy - Moderate
Campsite link: Laurel Lakes Trail Campsite (Aspen Grove, not the lake)
Point B is the trailhead for Laurel Lakes
Point C is the campsite
Plastic orange Jack-o-Lanterns will be the markers to look for! They will be placed at the Sherwin Creek Road exit, the trailhead to Laurel Lakes trail and the spur that leads to the campsite.
We will leave a note or marker if we are not at the designated base camp location.
Communications: CB 31 and FRS 7-31
Weather: Highs in the upper 70s, lows in the upper 30s

we are tacking on an extra day this year to accommodate the variety of activities to be had in the great High Sierra. this year's format will include a set number of trail runs, but will also provide plenty of hours for folks to enjoy fishing, rock climbing, boating and sightseeing. more details to come.

2008 Trail Report
2007 Trail Report

Current trail run schedule
Wednesday
Open

Thursday
Exploration - Mammoth & Inyo Craters
Meet: 10:00 AM
Location: Mammoth Visitor Center
2520 Main St
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-2712

Friday
Coyote Flat (near Bishop, CA)
Meet: 10:00 AM
Location: Mahogany Smoked Meats
2345 N Sierra Hwy
Bishop, CA 93514-2207
(760) 873-5311

Saturday
Kavanaugh Ridge - Mono Lake + Exploration
Meet at 10:30 AM
Location: Tioga Gas Mart
22 Vista Point Dr
Lee Vining, CA 93541
(760) 647-1088

Sunday: TBD
Meeting times and locations TBA
Inyo National Forest and Mammoth Lakes Recreational Information
Mono County Recreational Information

Remember, all trails are join as you please. We only ask that you provide your trail/outdoor activity plan each morning as a precaution. "Exploration" is a designation for non-guided trails - explore the scenic areas without an agenda and specific destination.

Tentative roster (bold = confirmed)
Romanski
PBn'FJ
CA Annie & Moab FJ
Bozly & Mrs. Bozly
BzWires
sonof40
Kaster
Munkay
CowboyCEO
Cindy's Fj
Alessio Sangalli
cypilk +1
witty81
David
pkelly72
magicthechemist
Vaughn
caddo
potatomutato

Other information
the trail run schedule only serves as a frame for some of the runs we will be doing. many of you have mentioned that fishing, rock climbing and sightseeing will be on the agenda as well. there are plenty of places to do it. there will also be natural hot springs in the area, so don't forget your bathing suits...birthday suits are optional.

Weather
evenings will be colder with lows hitting in the upper 30s and lower 40s. please be prepared! daytime temps are forecasted to track in the mid-70s.

Group photo opp and video
since this will be one of the larger NorCal FJ runs to date, we will try to schedule some time for a group photo. we will most likely do this at Kavanaugh Ridge on Saturday. also, a video will most likely be filmed during the trail runs.

Camping and F&B
i will send everyone camping and food & beverage details via PM. please keep in mind that base camp and the overflow camp are dispersed campgrounds and do not have any facilities or potable water. if you plan to "borrow" someone else's PETT toilet, i would suggest you purchase your own Wag Bags. please keep in mind that we will be near water, so you must pay strict attention to being environmentally conscious when it comes to disposal of human wastes.

More information
don't bring anything more than you will really need. please avoid bringing excess food and remember to secure foodstuffs at all times.

Tread Lightly and Trail Run & Camping Guidelines
* as always, Tread Lightly rules are in full effect. do not blaze your own trails and be mindful of the wildlife that make the High Sierra their home. always exhibit good trail etiquette.
* driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is strictly prohibited.
* no loud amplified music on trails or campsites
* please pack out your own garbage and do not litter

Looking forward to yet another memorable High Sierra run!

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Permalink Reply by Vaughn on September 15, 2009 at 9:22am

yeah you're right!!

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Permalink Reply by Swingshiftworker on September 16, 2009 at 9:35am

Potato - Do you have a schedule of runs available yet?

I haven't been out on the trails for awhile and just remembered about this run. If I go, I'll probably stay in Lee Vining again and will meet up with you guys at the gas station at 395/120 each morning as I did before.

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Permalink Reply by PBn'FJ on September 16, 2009 at 11:38am

Marty - The plan is actually to stay near the town of Mammoth along the trail to Laurel Lakes.

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Permalink Reply by Swingshiftworker on September 16, 2009 at 6:54pm

Thanks! That's why I need a trip plan. No problem, if this is the case. I can stay in Mammoth instead where lodgings are much nicer anyway. Looks like Potato is going to post the trip plan shortly.

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Permalink Reply by Munkay on September 16, 2009 at 10:04am

Wooooohooooo!!!

One more week! :)

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Permalink Reply by Munkay on September 16, 2009 at 11:41am

Oh - and remove Muddygrrl from the list - she won't be there.

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Permalink Reply by potatomutato on September 16, 2009 at 11:49am

hey guys...apologies for not staying in the loop. i've got the schedule of runs available as well as camping ideas, just need to find time to post. i will try to get everything up by this evening.

due to the number of rigs attending, we will easily surpass the space needed at base camp. as a result there will be overflow sites at the lake that are also first come, first served. i think the lake is definitely more secluded and would be ideal for folks who plan to stay up late.

that being said, there are a host of other campsites in the area as well. as mentioned, i will try to get everything posted up this evening. this will include the list of trail runs, meeting times, camping arrangements and extracurricular activities info. thanks for your patience.