Memorial Weekend Backpacking Trip - May 25th through May 28th 2007 - Sequoia National Park
Just about every year I organize a relatively easy beginning of season backpacking trip, and this year is no exception. We may even make it a "wacky hat" or "costume" hike. Ever see a guy wearing a wedding dress on the trail?
This time around we'll be backpacking the little used South Fork of the Kaweah River at least to Ladybug Camp and possibly all the way up to the South Fork Grove of Giant Sequoias depending on how the group feels. There are day hiking and fishing opportunities on this trip as well, so there's something for everyone.
Everyone, and I mean everyone, is invited no matter what your experience level might be. As usual, the more experienced backpackers will end up carrying most of the food and communal gear so that any beginners on the trip will have relatively light backpacks. If you don't have all the right gear, I will be more than happy to loan you whatever you might need for the trip. Since we'll share the cost of food I would anticipate that it'll cost you about $20 for the weekend plus whatever transport might be. I encourage carpooling from both the Bay Area and So. Cal.
We can either meet at the campground at the end of South Fork Road on Friday night or early Saturday morning. I'll post complete directions and maps at a later date. This destination is pretty much equidistant from both the Bay Area and Los Angeles and the trailhead is about a 4 hour drive from either metropolitan area.
So, if you have an interest in meeting some of the other members of this tribe, have not made other plans, and want a great backcountry adventure please post to this thread indicating your level interest. This will be cross posted to other tribes as well.
Just about every year I organize a relatively easy beginning of season backpacking trip, and this year is no exception. We may even make it a "wacky hat" or "costume" hike. Ever see a guy wearing a wedding dress on the trail?
This time around we'll be backpacking the little used South Fork of the Kaweah River at least to Ladybug Camp and possibly all the way up to the South Fork Grove of Giant Sequoias depending on how the group feels. There are day hiking and fishing opportunities on this trip as well, so there's something for everyone.
Everyone, and I mean everyone, is invited no matter what your experience level might be. As usual, the more experienced backpackers will end up carrying most of the food and communal gear so that any beginners on the trip will have relatively light backpacks. If you don't have all the right gear, I will be more than happy to loan you whatever you might need for the trip. Since we'll share the cost of food I would anticipate that it'll cost you about $20 for the weekend plus whatever transport might be. I encourage carpooling from both the Bay Area and So. Cal.
We can either meet at the campground at the end of South Fork Road on Friday night or early Saturday morning. I'll post complete directions and maps at a later date. This destination is pretty much equidistant from both the Bay Area and Los Angeles and the trailhead is about a 4 hour drive from either metropolitan area.
So, if you have an interest in meeting some of the other members of this tribe, have not made other plans, and want a great backcountry adventure please post to this thread indicating your level interest. This will be cross posted to other tribes as well.
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