https://murray.cds.caltech.edu/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Group_Hicking_TripGroup Hicking Trip - Revision history2026-09-10T15:22:56ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.44.2https://murray.cds.caltech.edu/index.php?title=Group_Hicking_Trip&diff=4272&oldid=prevJzp at 18:19, 14 July 20062006-07-14T18:19:36Z<p></p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>= Backpacking Trip =<br />
Mary and Zhipu are organizing Murray's Group backpacking trip this year. They tried to narrow down the details according to Richard's "Devil" schedule and other tradeoffs. A tremendous response were received from group members and other friends. The tirp will happen on August 3 - August 6, 2006. The trail is Rainbow Mtn. - Sawtooth Pass (near Mineral King, in south part of Sequoia National Park). A permit for 15 people has been reserved. Please contract Zhipu (jzp@caltech.edu) or Mary (mjdunlop@caltech.edu) to confirm your participation.<br />
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= Be Prepared =<br />
* Start working out and keep yourself fit<br />
* Wilderness tirp planning guide: [http://www.nps.gov/seki/bc_basic/bc_basics.htm Backcountry Basics]<br />
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= Details =<br />
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=== Dates ===<br />
* ''' August 3 (Thursday) - August 6 (Sunday), 2006'''<br />
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=== Trail Description ===<br />
* '''Rainbow Mtn. - Sawtooth Pass'''<br />
* Nearby City: [http://www.nps.gov/seki/mkvc.htm Mineral King], CA (South Part of Sequoia National Park)<br />
* Length: about 30 total miles<br />
* Trail Type: Loop<br />
* Skill Level: Moderate/Hard<br />
* Duration: Arrive Mineral King at Wed. night and use 4 days to finish the loop<br />
* Map of Sequoia NP: [[Media: pdf]]<br />
* Driving Time to Destination: 5.5 hours<br />
* What the Guidebook Says:<br> "Two scenic passes over the Great Western Divide, forested canyons and<br> beautiful lakes with excellent fishing make this Sequoia National<br> Park's most popular loop from Mineral King."<br />
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=== Trip Itinerary ===<br />
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* Day 0 (Aug. 2, Wed.): Driving down to Mineral King in the afternoon<br />
* Day 1 (Aug. 3, Thu.): Mineral King to Lower Franklin Lake. 6 miles, 2480 ft ascent<br />
* Day 2 (Aug. 4, Fri.): Lower Franklin Lake to Little Claire Lake. 7 miles, 1480 ascent, 1350 descent. Early in the day go over Franklin Pass (11,800 ft)<br />
* Day 3 (Aug. 5, Sat.): Little Claire Lake to Upper Lost Canyon. 9 miles, 1400 ft ascent, 1200 ft descent<br />
* Day 4 (Aug. 6, Sun.): Upper Lost Canyon to Mineral King. 8 miles, 1400 ft ascent, 3760 ft descent. Go over Sawtooth Pass (11,600 ft)<br />
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= Participants =<br />
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The following people have send their responses:<br />
* Mary Dunlop ('''Confirmed''') - Prefer D1, D2, T2<br />
* Zhipu Jin ('''Confirmed''') - Prefer D1, D2<br />
* Richard Murray ('''Confirmed''') - I like the Mineral King option, if it is available (less driving, more hiking). Prefer T2 <br />
* Clancy Rowley - Prefer D1(with his wife), D3<br />
* Domitilla Del Vecchio ('''Confirmed''') - Prefer D2<br />
* Fei Wang - Prefer D1, D2, T1 (with Chunhui)<br />
* Michael Epstein - Prefer D2, D3<br />
* Jean Charles Delvenne ('''Confirmed''') - Prefer D3<br />
* John Carson - Prefer D2, D3<br />
* Henrik Sandberg - Prefer D3, D2<br />
* Ziad Fares - Prefer D1, D2<br />
* Elisa Franco - Prefer D2, T2 (with Stefano)<br />
* Sean Humbert - Prefer D1, D2, T2<br />
* Lars Cremean - Prefer T2<br />
* Sawyer Fuller - Prefer T2<br />
* Ben Shapiro - Prefer D2, then D3<br />
* Dave van Gogh ('''Confirmed''')- Prefer D2, T2<br />
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If your name isn't on this list and you still want to join us, please send an e-mail to Zhipu (jzp@caltech.edu) or Mary (mjdunlop@caltech.edu).</div>Jzp