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* Wilderness tirp planning guide: [http://www.nps.gov/seki/bc_basic/bc_basics.htm Backcountry Basics] | * Wilderness tirp planning guide: [http://www.nps.gov/seki/bc_basic/bc_basics.htm Backcountry Basics] | ||
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The following people have send their responses: | The following people have send their responses: | ||
* Mary Dunlop - Prefer D1, D2, T2 | * Mary Dunlop ('''Confirmed''') - Prefer D1, D2, T2 | ||
* Zhipu Jin - Prefer D1, D2 | * Zhipu Jin ('''Confirmed''') - Prefer D1, D2 | ||
* Richard Murray - I like the Mineral King option, if it is available (less driving, more hiking | * Richard Murray ('''Confirmed''') - I like the Mineral King option, if it is available (less driving, more hiking). Prefer T2 | ||
* Clancy Rowley - Prefer D1(with his wife), D3 | * Clancy Rowley - Prefer D1(with his wife), D3 | ||
* Domitilla Del Vecchio - Prefer D2 | * Domitilla Del Vecchio ('''Confirmed''') - Prefer D2 | ||
* Fei Wang - Prefer D1, D2, T1 (with Chunhui) | * Fei Wang - Prefer D1, D2, T1 (with Chunhui) | ||
* Michael Epstein - Prefer D2, D3 | * Michael Epstein - Prefer D2, D3 | ||
* Jean Charles Delvenne - Prefer D3 | * Jean Charles Delvenne ('''Confirmed''') - Prefer D3 | ||
* John Carson - Prefer D2, D3 | * John Carson - Prefer D2, D3 | ||
* Henrik Sandberg - Prefer D3, D2 | * Henrik Sandberg - Prefer D3, D2 | ||
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* Sawyer Fuller - Prefer T2 | * Sawyer Fuller - Prefer T2 | ||
* Ben Shapiro - Prefer D2, then D3 | * Ben Shapiro - Prefer D2, then D3 | ||
* Dave van Gogh - Prefer D2, T2 | * Dave van Gogh ('''Confirmed''')- Prefer D2, T2 | ||
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). | 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). | ||
Latest revision as of 18:14, 14 July 2006
Backpacking Trip
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.
Be Prepared
- Start working out and keep yourself fit
- Wilderness tirp planning guide: Backcountry Basics
Details
Dates
- August 3 (Thursday) - August 6 (Sunday), 2006
Trail Description
- Rainbow Mtn. - Sawtooth Pass
* Nearby City: Mineral King, CA (South Part of Sequoia National Park) * Length: about 30 total miles * Trail Type: Loop * Skill Level: Moderate/Hard * Duration: Arrive Mineral King at Wed. night and use 4 days to finish the loop * Map of Sequoia NP: Media: pdf * Driving Time to Destination: 5.5 hours * What the Guidebook Says:
"Two scenic passes over the Great Western Divide, forested canyons and
beautiful lakes with excellent fishing make this Sequoia National
Park's most popular loop from Mineral King."
Trip Itinerary
- Day 0 (Aug. 2, Wed.): Driving down to Mineral King in the afternoon
- Day 1 (Aug. 3, Thu.): Mineral King to Lower Franklin Lake. 6 miles, 2480 ft ascent
- 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)
- Day 3 (Aug. 5, Sat.): Little Claire Lake to Upper Lost Canyon. 9 miles, 1400 ft ascent, 1200 ft descent
- 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)
Participants
The following people have send their responses:
- Mary Dunlop (Confirmed) - Prefer D1, D2, T2
- Zhipu Jin (Confirmed) - Prefer D1, D2
- Richard Murray (Confirmed) - I like the Mineral King option, if it is available (less driving, more hiking). Prefer T2
- Clancy Rowley - Prefer D1(with his wife), D3
- Domitilla Del Vecchio (Confirmed) - Prefer D2
- Fei Wang - Prefer D1, D2, T1 (with Chunhui)
- Michael Epstein - Prefer D2, D3
- Jean Charles Delvenne (Confirmed) - Prefer D3
- John Carson - Prefer D2, D3
- Henrik Sandberg - Prefer D3, D2
- Ziad Fares - Prefer D1, D2
- Elisa Franco - Prefer D2, T2 (with Stefano)
- Sean Humbert - Prefer D1, D2, T2
- Lars Cremean - Prefer T2
- Sawyer Fuller - Prefer T2
- Ben Shapiro - Prefer D2, then D3
- Dave van Gogh (Confirmed)- Prefer D2, T2
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).
