FJ Cruisers of Northern California
High Sierra 2010
Date: Wednesday, September 22 - Sunday, September 26
Location: Eastern Sierra
Level: All
Comms: CB - 31, FRS/GPRS - 7-31, HAM 147.52 simplex no tone
Cell signal: Available on the trail when in direct line of sight with Mammoth Lakes, which pretty much means the beginning of the trail to around the aspen grove before the turnoff to the campsite.
Weather: highs in the mid-70s, lows in the low-30s overnight.
Campsite: dispersed camping (no showers, no toilets), please bring wood if you can!
Official trail runs:
Friday - Mazourka Canyon/The Narrows and Thereabouts
Saturday - Kavanaugh Ridge/Bodie Ghost Town/Mono Craters exploration
Alternate "rogue" runs will be most likely scheduled and proposed.
National Public Lands Day:
Free admission to Devil's Postpile National Monument and Mono Lake
Volunteer opportunity: TBD on Saturday AM
this is the official thread for the annual High Sierra run. despite having considered moving to an alternating base camp/expedition style run, we'll stick with the base camp idea this year. we'll establish base camp on Laurel Lakes trail again.
395 to Trail Head: http://bit.ly/cwHI0p
Approximately 1.5 miles of dirt road once you get off 395 at Sherwin Creek Road
the High Sierra run, for those of you who are unfamiliar with the format, is part trail run, part vacation. we will only establish 2-3 "official" trail runs and the rest of the activities are planned impromptu or on-your-own. last year, several folks went fishing, kayaking and sightseeing. more details on the planned runs will be outlined in the coming weeks, but will most likely include Coyote Flat, Mono Craters and yearly favorite, Kavanaugh Ridge.
also, i am looking into a possible volunteer opportunity for National Public Lands Day on Saturday, the 25th. i will most likely propose something in the nearby Mammoth area...perhaps a trail clean-up. for those of you who are unfamiliar with National Public Lands Day, it is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to help sure-up and clean-up our public lands. it also allows free admission to most national parks and monuments (Yosemite, Devil's Postpile and Mono Lake included).
Final Roster (20)
GHOST
Sonof40
TOE 4X4
gringo (good luck worked...now for the chorizo!)
CentralCalFJ
downy_ball
CowboyCEO
Bz
Botched
FJ Scout
Bozly
MoreFJland
FJ4 Tahoe
Robbie
Estysalinas
Will
Ranger Jim
paraextreme
FJWanderlust
CA Annie & MoabFJ
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Permalink Reply by Estysalinas on
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I hate that equation....i need my job to buy goodies, but i have to work so much that i don't get to enjoy my goodies!!
ahhh goodies....lol
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Permalink Reply by TOE 4X4 on
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Let me know who I need to talk with and I will get you un-iffed. Bummer, try harder
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Permalink Reply by DivnGirl on
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So does that mean you'll be at the Overland Rally? It's only $20 bucks. We're thinking of going for the day.
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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on
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Sounds like fun but I do not think that I will have $$ for that either.. Damn new kid is already taking over my life and its not even out yet...... LOL
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Permalink Reply by Robbie on
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K, I am for sure in! I'm planning on leaving early Friday and gonna stay till Saturday night! If anyone wants to caravan Friday morning let me know, I'm in Redwood City.
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Permalink Reply by potatomutato on
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right on! i'm pretty sure someone will be in camp, but if not help yourself to a nice flat spot. we are going to pack in relatively tight to accommodate everyone.
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When are you planning the first run, will depend how early I try and leave Friday?
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since Friday is a long run, the group will probably leave before 10:00 AM. i doubt i'll be going on that run unless i video it...may stay at camp or do a short local run if you are interested.
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Id be down, how hard is the drive in? I'm thinking either leaving Thursday night but I wont get there till 1am, or most likely leave Friday morning and get there around noon? Think you guys will be up late partying? lol
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there will be a few awake around then...probably Bz and I (High Sierra tradition) and perhaps a few others. it'll be quiet hours by 1:00 AM, but you are more than welcome to drive in late. i did that last year.
i would almost recommend coming up Thursday night if you can. we generally help people set up their tents and provide extra lights to expedite the setup process. that way, you can get some rest and wake up to the fresh Sierra air.
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