greetings! this is the placeholder for the high sierra - mono lake run being planned for the end of september. please re-visit this thread and this post for updated information as it becomes available.
the format of this trip will reflect most of what we did last year, but we hope to add a few more trails and perhaps a nocturnal run too.
here are some write-ups from previous trips to the high sierra area:
EDH-FJ's write-up from '06
potatomutato's write-up from '07
planning link from the '07 trip
Tentative Schedule
Thursday, September 25
Establish base camp by mid-afternoon. Small group trail runs for those who wish to get some wheeling in before the main runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I'm relaxing by the lake.
Friday, September 26
* Laurel Lakes
* Convict Lake Overlook
* possibly Coyote Flat
Saturday, September 27
* Kavanaugh Ridge
* Bodie
* Mono Craters
* Mono Lake sightseeing
Sunday, September 28
* Old Coulterville Road in Yosemite NP
* Trumbull Peak in Yosemite NP
These trails provide views of Half Dome and El Capitan
Confirmed Roster
PB 07FJ
DaveF2
myfunfj
BzWires
cedricmassa/toine
manoweb
sonof40
ANGRY BARBER
potatomutato
Tentative Roster
pkelly72
Romanski
opg4759
Florent (Jeep - maybe)
Caravan Schedule
Thursday AM
PB 07FJ
DaveF2
sonof40 (going by way of Lake Tahoe)
potatomutato
Thursday PM
cedricmassa/toine
Friday PM
manoweb
Communications
FRS: channel 7 or 462.7125 PL 192.8 or the code (based on manufacture) below:
code 31 motorola, cobra, & midland (7-31)
code 38 Radio Shack (7-38)
CB: 31
Weather
Highs expected in the upper 50s, lows in the low 30s.
Other important information
* Campfires allowed!
* BYOB - bring your own beverages (PM sent regarding food arrangements)
* Speaking of food and beverage, you are responsible for securing your food properly overnight in the food lockers.
* Fishing nearby, so bring your poles and licenses if you are interested
* Have fun, teach/learn something new and tread lightly
see you on the trails!