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Ultimate Camping Thread

Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by davestaco, Oct 9, 2010.

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  1. Oct 8, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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    What sort of activities and weather?
     
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  2. Oct 8, 2012 at 10:02 PM
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  3. Oct 8, 2012 at 10:30 PM
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    Awesome pics!

    Where are those caves?

    We go there every few years, last time we watched the sun rise from the summit, absolutely beautiful. Have you ever go out on manzanita lake? there are some great views from there as well.
     
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  4. Oct 9, 2012 at 8:24 AM
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    Lows in the teens and snow the deepest ive hiked in so far is abt 2 ft maybe 3ft deep in spots
     
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  5. Oct 9, 2012 at 8:29 AM
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  6. Oct 9, 2012 at 8:30 AM
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    Nice. We were just scoping out some car camping spots up there a few months ago when we did an awesome dayhike way out near the PCT over there. We don't have time for our fall leaf trip this year, dammit.
    Alabama Hills are fun. The whole east side/395 area is awesome from Tahoe to Lone Pine...and beyond.
     
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  7. Oct 9, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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    Thanks! I'd definitely go back to Indian Creek.
    I would have to agree with this. Love the more rugged beauty of the Eastern Sierra/White Mountains. Lots of great spots to camp. At either edge of the season; don't forget the Forest Service/BLM campgrounds near Hwy 120 on the Lee Vining side of Yosemite ;)
     
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  8. Oct 9, 2012 at 12:50 PM
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    Which ones...near June Lake and Silver Lake...or somewhere else? :spy:
     
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  9. Oct 9, 2012 at 1:21 PM
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    June/Silver are on the same road.

    Ellery Lake and Junction Campground are two that are on 120. Well worth it (I like them).
     
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  10. Oct 9, 2012 at 1:37 PM
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    gaiters:
    I have a pair of Outdoor Research gaiters for snowshoeing and have been happy with them. Similar to . I do apply a fresh coat of waterproofing spray at the start of every year just for a little extra insurance. If you're going to be in deep snow you want the high (just below the knee) style, not the low ones. Check your boots to see if you have a small D ring at the base of the laces, that is for the hook on the gaiters...just helps keep them in place. If you're going to be wearing a lot of layers or have big, bulky boots get the next size up to make sure that they aren't too snug.

    jackets:
    Be sure to get something waterproof yet breathable, preferrably with pit zippers. Since you need to stay warm yet avoid sweating the zippers are a must. I went through 4 or 5 jackets last winter before I settled on the REI Taku - its just a shell so you can wear just it for warm days or use it with a base layer for colder days. Its a little pricy but if you can hold out until around xmas time I can almost guarantee it will be on sale. I got mine for under $100 last year about that time.

    and if you're hiking in the snow invest in some snowshoes! :crazy: so much easier that way.
     
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  11. Oct 9, 2012 at 1:46 PM
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    anyone have any input on say like a set of good outdoor pants..... something were i can sit on ground and not have a wet ass when i get up
     
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  13. Oct 9, 2012 at 1:49 PM
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    :pout:
     
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  15. Oct 9, 2012 at 1:55 PM
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    Yeah, I've spent some quality time at Silver Lake (best omelette in the world at Silver Lake Lodge on a frosty morning...), and around the Parker Lake area on the dirt roads at the base of the Mt. Dana area. We haven' ventured up Lee Viing in a long time becaue usually we are poking along in al lth canyons along 395 for fall colors (Convict, McGee, etc.).

    Ellery looks tiny! But neat spot right between the crest and canyon. First-come first-serve, or do you need a reservation?

    Ever been to Lundy Canyon? Off 120 just NW of Mono Lake before you climb Conway Summit. Awesome spot.
     
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    Fall colors are really awesome along the June Lake Loop. I would definitely agree that there are so many places to poke around. I went to Convict last year-missed the color but had a great time. Camped at June Lake and had the place to myself :thumbsup: of course, I froze my ass off :eek:

    I usually avoid Ellery until the end of the season. It always seems to be full (at $20/night and so close to the park, I can see why).

    Never been to Lundy. Have to check that out.
     
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    :laugh:
     
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    Good one Lisa
     
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    Silver Lake campground one frosty early October morning:
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    And this is headed up to Laurel Lake just outside of Mammoth. Just a little too early for this grove.
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    Don't have my several million fall color pix from the last several years at my fingertips right now. Many of the best are on slides, too...
     
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  20. Oct 9, 2012 at 3:06 PM
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    pics from this weekend in vt
    kinda missed the colors by a day...well got their friday and colors were great then sat a storm came in and sunday half of all leaves were gone

    still was a good trip
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    hiked 4 miles in only to find a beaver had wrecked the trail.........
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    beaver slide
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    amazing lil fuckers.....
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