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Hike 1. Lake Tahoe. Emigrant Wilderness Backpack
Club: Shelley Burns leading. Date: 08/13-19/2004 Parking: good Topo! California Trace: LakeTahoe_EmigrantWilderness_20040813_19.tpo Description File: LakeTahoe_EmigrantWilderness_20040813_19.doc - be sure to read it. GPS TrackMaker Trace: LakeTahoe_EmigrantWilderness_20040813_19.gtm Photo Album: LakeTahoe_EmigrantWilderness_20040813_19 Notes: at the time of the trip I had a GPS with a very few trace points. So, I did not record the whole trace. Rather, I tried to put as many waypoints as possible. As a result, there is no elevation profile, but the trace should be clear from the waypoints. We stayed 2 days at Lake Tahoe, which in my opinion is an ugly place, since it has been way overdeveloped. Water is extremely low, huge amount of golf courses and casinos, ridiculous prices, crowds. Driving from Lake Tahoe to the Emigrant Wilderness was spectacular and the backpack in the Wilderness was great. Elevation was between 6,000 and 10,000 ft. Warnings: Lots of sun - cover your whole body with white or light grey clothes, put bandana on your neck, wear large-brim hat. It's dusty - wear short gaiters. Some creeks dry out - be ready to do to the next one. Altitude shows itself - don't be too ambitious when planning the trip. Allow one night for acclimation. Need permit, which should be obtained in advance. Bear bags may be a good idea. Some areas are crowded. Consider alternative spots.
Hike 2. John Muir Wilderness Backpack
Club: Chris Nolen leading Date: 08/01-08/2007 Parking: good Topo! California Trace: JohnMuirWilderness_GPS20070801_08.tpo Description File: JohnMuirWilderness_GPS20070801_08.doc; JohnMuirWilderness_GPS20070801_08ReportsNotMine.doc GPS TrackMaker Trace: LakeTahoe_EmigrantWilderness_20040813_19.gtm Garmin MapSource Trace: JohnMuirWilderness_GPS20070801_08.gdb Google Earth Trace: JohnMuirWilderness_GPS20070801_08.kmz Universal GPS Format: JohnMuirWilderness_GPS20070801.gpx; JohnMuirWilderness_GPS20070802.gpx; JohnMuirWilderness_GPS20070803.gpx; JohnMuirWilderness_GPS20070804.gpx; JohnMuirWilderness_GPS20070805.gpx; JohnMuirWilderness_GPS20070806.gpx; JohnMuirWilderness_GPS20070808.gpx Photo Album: JohnMuirWilderness_20070801_08 Notes: The trip was very unique as it covered many trails that were not official and there was some bushwhacking (without bushes since we were above tree line) involved. I really enjoyed that part. What I didn't enjoy was that the trip had 2 rather dangerous spots, one I managed to go through (Keyhole), the other I decided to avoid altogether and branched out of the group and went my own way. The trip was supposed to be a loop, but I met a family of Russians and they gave me a ride to the car, which saved me an extra day of walking. Notice the second trace where I canoed in the Lake Sabrina. Very pretty lake surrounded by mountains. Good trails there as well. I also want to mention that the town of Bishop has a community swimming pool and a shower, which has a very low cost for nonmembers. Also, there is a Galen Rowell Museum, which we didn't go to quite unfortunately. Warnings: Don't do the Keyhole, which can be avoided by choosing a different much safer route. Mice are very active above tree line, so sleep with your food above tree line where there are no bears, or bring a metal mesh bag or bear container. The trip is undoubtedly ambitious - see the elevation profile for total elevation gain and maximum elevation.
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