Hi Derek, I'd estimate 2/3 shade and 1/3 sun. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Regards, Larry ... have a young one I want to take with me and do not want him to...
FYI for those heading to Yosemite. And from www.nps.gov/yose : Highway 140 is closed due to a rockslide west of Yosemite National Park near Savage's Trading...
I am wanting to go out and find a good picturestic spot, with in a 60 minute drive of Sacramento...that has the following... 1) quiet, peaceful, and secluded...
Hi Derek, A couple of things I forgot to mention. There are a few stretches of the trail where I will keep my canine friend on leash. Otherwise I am afraid...
Hey guys... Just checking in after my return from Zion Nat'l Park. I've been back for a few days, but caught a horrible sinus infection the last day so am...
Good luck with your trip to half-dome! I just did it for the first time this past Tuesday. It's sounds like you may already be ready for the journy. I just ...
WTG Leon !! it's a long day, but the view from the top all so worth it. Congrats, Karen :-) ... -- Karen's Photos: http://www.freewebs.com/keyka1a [Non-text...
Hi List, A co-worker of mine attempted to do Shasta this past weekend, but had to descend after a member of his party caught hypothermia (wind chill between 0...
Leon, I've summited Shasta, it's a summit that is attainable by most people as long as the weather cooperates and you take one of the "easy" routes. Rent...
Found here http://www.bearvault.com/bearvault_productnotices.php RAE LAKES CANISTER SWAP PROGRAM: The newest model BearVault BV350 and BV400 are now...
Hi Leon, Paige offers sound advice here. Rent your equipment at REI. You'll find that it's cheaper too. When a friend and I summited Shasta we had the benefit...
Sometimes REI has free seminars on climbing Shasta. A guide from Shasta comes down and talks about what you need to be safe all the way to the summit, what to...
REI's seminars on climbing Mt. Shasta are very informative. I recommend them. We went to Mt. Shasta in August 2004, but that was a dry year. It is safest to...
Yes, conditions can vastly change from year to year. One year I wore my crampons from Horse camp on, the next I didn't have to put them on until above Helen...
Hello everybody, My days off are changed,so I'm looking for someone to go hike with on Mondays. If there is somebody else, who have Monday off I'll be glad to...
Hey everyone. Mt. Shasta had very heavy snow this last winter, so that's why we are going later this summer. I'll look into rentals and classes at REI. Thanks...
Hi Paige, ... That is our plan ... are you guys looking for company? We could definitly use somebody with experience to come along with us (there are 3 of us...
I forwarded your e-mail to my friend, you'll probably be hearing from him. Paige ... From: Leon To: Sacramento_Hiking_Group@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,...
... I uploaded a 'Gear List' to the files section of the Home page that was sent to me last year when I took a course with Shasta Mountain Guides. This was for...
hi i have a used north face himalayan down parka for sale at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewItem&item=8429699579 if you're interested...
ON Sunday, June 18 Young Adult Day Hike (1A). Freeport River Walk. Levee walk from the Garcia Bend on the Sacramento River. A moderate pace walk along the...
There's a forum discussion happening on another site and someone posted the following link, which seems to offer alot of information and pictures on the things...
Anyone want to hike feather river falls next weekend 6/17/06? I'm looking for fun people who would be willing to split gas money and have a good time. The hike...
HI, I am interested. Let me know the details. I am 41 and hike frequently. Madrone <madrone@...> wrote: Anyone want to hike feather river falls next...
Hi Monica, We haven't worked out the details other than that we are going Saturday. So far you are the fourth person to respond. I'm figuring once I have a...
Hi Miriam, You are the second person who expressed interest but can't attend. Amazingly, most of my friends have plans this weekend hence the posting. :) I'll...
THE HIKE. On Sunday, we will venture forth to Middle Loch Leven Lake. There may still be a few small patches of snow there. Later in the season, the Loch Leven...
If anyone has a hike going and wants more company either June 24th or 25th, let me know. I had a hike planned with a friend, but he can't make it now. Thanks,...