I just got a dehydrator to try making my own backpacking food. What do you love, what did you hate?by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
The sleep screen is interesting. I have never seen anything like that before.by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteeeek I should also say that in the end it all comes down to what works for you. Use the books for ideas and then go out and see for yourself. Absolutely. I hope to gain from others experience as well. Since the book is directed at thru hiking the PCT, I am looking to find out what gear people that are weekend hiking use, that is different, or the same. In other words, in your experience whatby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quoteeeek QuotetraildadHe mentions a waterproof breathable parka with no insulation. To me a parka is a thick heavy coat. His description sounds like a rain jacket. By parka I think he just means a jacket with a hood. Something like this. Great. Links to some of the items is helpful so I can get a better understanding. Thanksby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Quotemrcondron Traildad, You will get lots of good stuff here. First a few of questions so the advice can be tempered to fit your situation: How oldish are you? Will you usually have a tent mate or no? Will you hike self-contained and solo or share gear with a hiking buddy? The answers to these questions will substantially impact the gear suggestions. OK, I also welcome answers thby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I was given The Pacific Crest Trail Hiker's Handbook by Ray Jardine. I believe this person embraces most or all of the tenets in this book. I have read through most of the book and there are some good ideas and philosophies. Of course for me, at least some of the book does not apply since I will never try a 3000 mile hike. I will be mostly a weekend hiker with the occasional 5-10 mile a day weekby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
They sure could have used a Spot.by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuoteFrank Furter No true scientist would allow personal bias to enter the data collection or the experimental process. The interpretation of the data or "findings" may differ just as different groups may differ on the cause or long term implications of global warming, but the measurements of or indicators of temperature change should be verifiable and the methodology understandable aby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
My concerns are with the way the research is carried out. Who studies climate change. Is it a group of oil drillers? No it is Climatologists, what is their personal viewpoint? Most of them I would guess got involved in the subject because they are interested and perhaps concerned about ecology and the earth's climate. When you study the distant past you are often left with lots of gaps in the datby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
QuotePeter Boston You may want to consider renting ATVs when you arrive at your foliage destination. Blasphemy!by traildad - General Discussion
So, did you make the trip? How did it go?by traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
I got the book. The way he describes the trail you are at high risk of sliding into the river on polished rock. Does the risk seem overstated in an effort to reduce liability, or is it really iffy in spots?by traildad - General Discussion
Excellent information. Thanks Quotebpnjensen Quotetomdisco The most significant high water crossing on the Glen Aulin trail comes early. About .7 mile past Soda Springs is Delaney Creek. I used the large logs to cross there in mid-July but the water would be significantly higher in mid-June so you might still get your feet wet. There may be better places to cross it up or down stream in Junby traildad - General Discussion
I like to say, "It's not just a hike, it's an adventure".. I just got a new sleeping bag. On my recent trip I took my regular large size bag with pillow and heavy duty dry bag, total of 8lbs. I got a Big Agnes sleeping bag. It is not a mummy bag but saves weight by not putting insulation in the bottom of the bag. Instead you put the sleeping pad into the bag. This allows the bag to be bby traildad - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Thanks also. I think it best if I avoid substantial water crossings. Getting a little wet and wading through some streams is OK, but I want to avoid the serious stuff. There is a good chance I will be doing it alone and I do not have a lot of experience. On an average year, I wonder how late I can push it and still get the full effect at Waterwheel Falls.by traildad - General Discussion
QuoteFrank Furter The route from May Lake to Glen Aulin has more elevation changes and is drier, there is at least one stream crossing and a small lake (I forget the name) near Glen Aulin where the trail is at lake level and could be swampy if the lake level is high. Not familiar with the branch route more directly from Tenaya to the Glen Aulin-May Lake Trail. Thanks for the info.by traildad - General Discussion
QuoteAlmostThere If I were dayhiking, I'd wear the Merrel Ventilators or the Newport sandals and slog through whatever. If backpacking I'd take the Tevas. As I understand a good portion of the trail was actually under standing water in June. I will be backpacking so I guess something like the Teva water shoes. I guess they would double as camp shoes as well.by traildad - General Discussion
I really had a great time on my hike. I feel privileged to have seen a small part of Yosemite that most never get to. Since I only hiked to the High Sierra Camps and back, I want to go back with more time so I can hike down to Water Wheel Falls. I am looking for tips and info on what to expect. Is it necessary to get wet crossing streams when hiking in while the water is still running high. I notby traildad - General Discussion
She meant to hit the bear I am sure. She did not recommend hitting the bear in the face/head with the rocks. I think pine cones were ok for the face/head. Rocks for the backside.by traildad - General Discussion
When I got my wilderness permit in Yosemite Saturday the ranger gave a little speech. She said to throw pine cones or rocks. The backside was preferred when throwing rocks. I guess it is OK.by traildad - General Discussion
Quotey_p_w Once the additives are in place, they can be effectively removed... To be more clear, (pardon the pun), I meant I don't want to drink any disease causing micro-organisms. It is not the life saving water treatment I was referring to.by traildad - General Discussion
I'm all for drinking water. Its the stuff that's in it that I don't want to drink. Facts and Figures: Water and Health Water-related diseases are a growing human tragedy, killing more than 5 million people each year - 10 times the number of people killed in wars. About 2.3 billion people suffer from diseases linked to dirty water. Some 60% of all infant mortality worldwide is linked to infeby traildad - General Discussion
Well I made it in and back. I only went as far as Glen Aulin and I had a great time. I hope to return next year when the water is higher and I have enough time to go all the way to Waterwheel Falls. This was my very first overnight backpack trip at the age of 50. It is something I have long wanted to do. One thing I know for sure is I need lighter gear if I want to go farther next time. The faby traildad - General Discussion
Thanks for all the input. I have ordered the Katadyn Hiker PRO Water Microfilter. I like the idea of being able to fill up more than one bottle in case water is scarce, This will be my first overnight hike and my first hike in Yosemite. I hope to try again when things are thawing out next spring. Kenby traildad - General Discussion
This is a link to the "high end" bottle. http://www.katadyn.com/usen/katadyn-products/products/katadynshopconnect/katadyn-water-filters-ultralight-series-products/katadyn-exstream-xr-purifier-bottle-blue/ Here is the "other" bottle. http://www.katadyn.com/usen/katadyn-products/products/katadynshopconnect/katadyn-water-filters-ultralight-series-products/katadyn-microbotby traildad - General Discussion
I don't know now from 5 years ago. I saw it referred to as a PUR but when I went to look it up I only found Katadyn. I guess I assumed it was recent since people were still calling them PUR. However I really only mentioned it in passing, I am more interested in finding the best solution for my needs. Any ideas? Quotey_p_w Quotetraildad I am hiking from Tuolumne Meadows to Glen Aulin. I wantby traildad - General Discussion
I am hiking from Tuolumne Meadows to Glen Aulin. I want to buy some sort of water filter for the trip. I see that Katadyn now owns the PUR Hiker. I was looking at the Katadyn filter bottles and am wondering what level of filtration is needed. The high end Katadyn claims to protect against viruses as well as the rest. Do I really need that level of protection? What are the advantages and disadvantby traildad - General Discussion
I had read or heard that because it was river flow rather than just snow melt the water level was ok late in the season. I made a trip to Tuolumne Meadows and checked out the ins and outs of making the hike. This will get me familiar with more of the area and I will return next spring with enough time to do it right. The round trip using both sides of the river sounds like a good plan.by traildad - General Discussion
Very nice. This trail was suggested to me as mile for mile the most scenic in Yosemite.by traildad - General Discussion
I would like to plan a return trip when I can stay longer. I only have Sat. and Sun. this trip. Thanksby traildad - General Discussion