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Sawmill Lake Camping and Snow Trip 12/29

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by 4x4Addict, Nov 13, 2018.

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  1. Dec 27, 2018 at 2:56 PM
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    We'll be coming in from 20. I prefer some sun as well. If the snow depth allows, we'll be going to try the first spot I mentioned. The second one is pretty shaded, so I might check out that little peninsula instead. It's fairly exposed and might make a better spot for some sun and star gazing.
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2018 at 2:59 PM
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    You guys will be running into a couple other rigs. Norcal 4x4 group on FB posted up that they are headed up to Bowman. Snow by Laurel Lakes and Grouse Ridge aren't too bad but no one had ventured to Sawmill.
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2018 at 3:04 PM
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    Taken from the FB posts

    49199512_2651931608158056_16257281776135_b2bde261acd91a12d62cbdbb45465690aff4ae4f.jpg (Lindsey Lakes Turnoff)
    49025891_1258558180963450_47465332726688_e32186adb2795458b37642b9d75e71aaa6a20ec9.jpg

    (Lindsey Lakes)
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    EDIT: These were from over the course of this past week.
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2018 at 3:08 PM
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    When the time comes, please post coordinates and RF! Will be there Saturday overnight
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2018 at 3:53 PM
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    We'll be on 146.460.
     
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    Is anyone planning a day-trip, or single overnight?
    After last night's desert snow trip, I'm not sure how much more cold-camping the wife has in her this year.
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2018 at 4:07 PM
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    @TOP TACO
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2018 at 4:09 PM
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    I’m gonna just day trip on Sunday...
     
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    Sunday.... hmmm......
     
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  11. Dec 27, 2018 at 4:37 PM
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    I think I'll only do Saturday night, looks like I should make it with my new, dealer pull offs. At least give it a try. Will try to get at Bowman before noon, leaving home at 8 maybe. Been out tinkering with my old stoves and got a couple lanterns fueled. Leaving my Coleman model 1 stove at home, got it running great.
    Blue Taco, stickers on the window, dog crate in back.
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    Hmm. May be in for a day trip. Supposed to head out to dv tomorrow but getting lazy to do such a long drive this weekend.
     
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  14. Dec 27, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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    Ok. Forget everything I said about a location. I'll figure it out when I get there.
     
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    The whole shore line is pretty protected by trees. I camped in the second spot you pointed to earlier this year. I've camped at that lake close to 100 times, and the only really exposed spots are over by the dam.

    Have fun out there fellas. I'll look forward to seeing pictures and reading about the trip.
     
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    I've been watching my local temps and the forecast. Ground is freezing, but I guess it is the radiational cooling that makes it feel so cold. Can get real cold in the Truckee area, in the past, I've snowmobiled off of 89 into Perazzo Meadow, twice has been below zero there in January. When the nose hairs freeze, it's cold. Fix breakfast in the morning, keep the stove going as a hand warmer. Coming out Sunday morning can be a bitch, get behind my windshield and go fast to get to the truck. :)
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    Hey, don't be giving out my secret spot!
     
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    I wonder where they ended up camping...
     
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  19. Dec 28, 2018 at 9:12 PM
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    As little snow as we have gotten, both spots should be fairly easy accessible.
    Only about 6k elevation.
     
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    good thing both spots Jason posted are close to one another.
    im sure you won't have difficulty finding them within that general vicinity.
    how late you think you'll be arriving?
     
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