Sounds like a great trip Brian. Thanks for the report. When I went up to Tyndall at the end of May I think my pack was around 45 pounds. I was solo so no...
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Brian
brainoffbelay
Jul 11, 2003 11:54 pm
That depends where you consider Tyndall as starting. From the car, there is a pleasant 11 mile trail hike from hell to get to the peak ;). From above...
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Bob Burd
snwburd
Jul 12, 2003 10:29 pm
Finally catching up on some trip reports from earlier in the year. These were some fun scrambles around the Valley during the unseasonably warm weather in late...
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John Fedak
jfedak
Jul 14, 2003 6:06 am
Did a rather enjoyable day hike in the Kaiser Wilderness section of Sierra National Forest on Saturday. Pictures and trip report can be found here: ...
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cyberhax1
Jul 14, 2003 7:39 pm
Yesterday, my friend Tom and I did a day hike to Alta Peak, using the "Burd Variation". I sure hope Bob doesn't mind me asserting his name with the route, but...
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Bob Burd
snwburd
Jul 14, 2003 9:28 pm
... Hey, I don't mind a bit, but it sounds like the only part of the route that was common to ours was the part on trail! :) I'm always happy to serve as...
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gregfaulk
Jul 15, 2003 3:20 pm
This past weekend I climbed the Swiss Arete on Mt. Sill with my friends Tom and Jeff. Neither had ever used crampons or ice axe, climbed an alpine route, or...
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hikemonkey
Jul 15, 2003 3:43 pm
Fellow scramblers: I'm considering going to have a look at Mt. Lyell in a couple of weeks, starting on Saturday. Here's the problem: all of the permit ...
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davidkiene
Jul 15, 2003 4:32 pm
Permits are a PITA, but a necessary evil because many wilderness areas are at risk of damage from excessive use. I understand the logistical problems...
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logv33@...
logv33
Jul 15, 2003 4:38 pm
Michael, I am heading to Yosemite this Thursday with the intention of climbing Lyell on Saturday. We are backpacking through Rafferty Creek, then go to the ...
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Bill Folk
bill_folk
Jul 15, 2003 5:56 pm
Michael, In the course of climbing 30+ backcountry routes in the Sierra, I have never seen a ranger or been asked to show my permit. I've heard from others...
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Bob Burd
snwburd
Jul 15, 2003 9:04 pm
I think the moral thing to do would be to forgo the Lyell trip, save up your energy, and join Matthew and I for a hike to Clarence King the following Saturday....
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Matthew Holliman
matthew_holl...
Jul 15, 2003 9:10 pm
Misha--perhaps I'll run into you. I was thinking about trying Lyell on Saturday also. Michael-- Misha's advice about just getting a permit for another...
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davidkiene
Jul 15, 2003 9:42 pm
Hey Bob, Is this your long-contemplated Clarence King one-day death march? ... save...
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logv33@...
logv33
Jul 15, 2003 9:43 pm
Matthew, Cool! On Friday we will try to haul our packs as high up the Lyell Canyon as possible (we will be coming from Vogelsang), so we can tag both Lyell and...
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Matthew Holliman
matthew_holl...
Jul 15, 2003 10:14 pm
... Day hike--with an early start (hopefully)!...
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brianaldrich56
Jul 15, 2003 10:38 pm
Michael, I have been into Lyell once, and was asked for my permit. Sounds like you have some new options though. Brian...
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hikemonkey
Jul 15, 2003 10:50 pm
Since the most feasible way to get to the Lyell Glacier in a day is down an incredibly popular trail, infested by happy hikers, hungry mosquitoes, and...
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Adam R. Paul
adam_paul_2000
Jul 16, 2003 3:17 am
Hello folks, Thank you all very much for your suggestions for fun hikes over the 4th of July! After a lovely day wine tasting in Murphys on Monday (if you're...
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Bob Burd
snwburd
Jul 16, 2003 3:22 am
... Nicely's used to have a decent reputation, but after changing owners several years ago it has become a dog. My favorite place of course is nearby at the...
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logv33@...
logv33
Jul 16, 2003 3:30 am
I agree with Nicely's assessment. We ate there few weeks ago and hated everything, especially service. Bodie Mike's restaurant in Lee Vining is not bad at all....
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sierraguy98
Jul 16, 2003 4:08 am
Has anyone been into the Cottonwood Lakes area in the past few weeks? If so, how was Old Army Pass? Is there snow there blocking the trail? Ron...
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Richard Steele
steeleman
Jul 16, 2003 5:08 am
ahh, my favorite moral dilemma. I tend to adhere to the following philosophy: 1. try to get a permit; 2. if you don't get one, try an alternate trailhead or...
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Bob Burd
snwburd
Jul 16, 2003 2:44 pm
... In case anyone was interested, today begins the illegal period for climbing Williamson. Happy hunting. I mean hiking....
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logv33@...
logv33
Jul 16, 2003 2:52 pm
I am heading to Williamson via George Creek on December 15th. I know that it is a long shot, but if anybody is interested in joining me, drop me an email. ...
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davidkiene
Jul 16, 2003 3:07 pm
At Whoa Nellie's, try the fish tacos—especially the one with mangoes— or the ribs. Both are knee-buckling good....
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Scott
ocmousepad
Jul 17, 2003 2:29 am
I had a meal in Nicely's last summer before starting a backpacking trip from Walker Lake to Happy Isles. I agree with Adam and Misha's assessment of this...
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extravatrekker
Jul 17, 2003 2:36 am
A great prompt, hikemonkey. I have NEVER seen a ranger in Yose offtrail - that's clue No 1. I have never seen a ranger on trail before 8 or after 5. Clue No 2....
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Snow Nymph
snow_nymph_2000
Jul 17, 2003 4:32 am
PHOTOS: http://community.webshots.com/album/81102390dQwIru I applied for a wilderness permit for 5 but it was denied. I didn't know until I called about not...
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hikemonkey
Jul 17, 2003 4:06 pm
Thanks for the itinerary suggestion. Hiking out on the Kuna Crest side of the Tuolumne sounds like an interesting plan. I wandered around a little over there...
