my group and i (6 total) just returned from the lake vernon loop as well except we did it counter-clockwise. day 1 (5/26): big breakfast, late start. found a great campsite at rancheria falls. slept under the stars. day 2: hiked to tilltill creek. lots of downed trees to climb over and tilltill valley very wet. we removed our boots and went to sandals and shorts to traverse about a huby [email protected] - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I am going to lake vernon this weekend. anyone have trail conditions? I am going via rancheria falls and wondering at what elevation on gibson does the snow start. anyone know? also, how is the bridge at lake vernon? thanks in advance.by [email protected] - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
we'll be dong the vernon loop (Rancheria/Tiltill Valley/Gibson/Vernon/Beehive). is that the trail you dont recommend this time of year? a couple of my companions are less than intermediate level . . . thanks for the tip on anchoring the tent.by [email protected] - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
fantastic photos mr. chick-on. i love the pics of wapama. i'll be up there in a couple weeks. you've provided an excellent preview. couple questions for you. should i plan on bringing snow shoes? my tent is not a stand-alone. do you think it will be ok in the snow? cheers.by [email protected] - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
any reports of current trail conditions would be greatly appreciated. i am doing the lake vernon loop over memorial day weekend and i'd like ot know if i should switch my fishing pole out for snow shoes. thanks.by [email protected] - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Bill-e-g - i am looking forward to your report. we are doing the lake vernon loop over memorial day weekend and i would like to know if i need to trade in my fishing pole for snow shoes. any other info on trail conditions are greatly appreicated too.by [email protected] - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
5 of us are also backpacking out of HH over memorial day weekend. our plan is to go thru rancheria falls to jack main. we wont be going all the way to wilma. i have heard that is about a 33 mile loop. question for Bill-e-g or whoever can help - is there a reason most people go to JMC clockwise (thru Beehive Meadow first) rather than the way we plan? and is it really a 33 mile loop? longeby [email protected] - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion