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Meetup – Yosemite Snowshoe/Ski to Dewey Pt. – Jan. 11-13


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    David W.
    BPL Member

    @davidpcvsamoa

    Locale: East Bay, CA

    Where: Dewey Pt out of Badger Pass Ski Area
    When: January 11-13 (additional days mid-week could be added depending on interest)
    Distance: 4 or 3.5 Mi, depending which trail you take to get there
    Difficulty: Easy
    Travel: Bring chains. There will be travel restrictions on Glacier Pt Road.
    Who: BPLers and their friends. No dogs per park rules.

    j Dewey Point

    Wilderness Permits are required. 15 people per permit. Blank permits are on the outside of the Badger Pass Ranger Station. They do not have a quota system in the winter. Park in the overnight parking only. It is marked.

    As requested, I am starting a headcount list with the day people plan to show up (Friday or Saturday).

    David – Friday
    Jacob – Friday
    Jack + son – Saturday
    Kat – Friday
    Marc – Friday
    Rick – Friday
    Adam – Friday
    Brian – Saturday
    Andy – Saturday
    Kevin – Saturday
    Chris – Saturday
    Richard – ?
    Kevin – Maybe
    Mike – ?
    Jack- ?

    #1935703
    Marc Eldridge
    BPL Member

    @meld

    Locale: The here and now.

    I'm in.

    #1935722
    Jacob D
    BPL Member

    @jacobd

    Locale: North Bay

    mee2

    #1935745
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    I need to move south a bit. Can't wait for S.M.A.R.T. to get to Petaluma. I'm missing too many good trips with you guys.

    #1935794
    David W.
    BPL Member

    @davidpcvsamoa

    Locale: East Bay, CA

    Jack Elliot PM'd me and says he is likely in for Saturday night. He can't post for some reason.

    Ken – It would be nice if you could join us more often. At least there is a lot of great backpacking close to you and we have a first class trip organizer/host upstate. People are willing to come to you.

    #1936265
    Ken Helwig
    BPL Member

    @kennyhel77

    Locale: Scotts Valley CA via San Jose, CA

    Per my phone message Dave, I am tentative. Also, this is the trip that I was putting together so if anyone was expressing interest in that one, this is one in the same

    #1936544
    Backpack Jack
    BPL Member

    @jumpbackjack

    Locale: Armpit of California

    Yea I can post again, thanks Roger C. for all the help.

    I'm in plus some friends, I think Adam Criswell, Brian Conrad, Andy Glass. Kevin Smith, and maybe a friend from work. Brian and Andy were the 2 guys that we met there 2 years ago in that blizzard, BRING ON THE SNOW!

    I'll, keep you posted.

    Jack

    #1936688
    Chris S
    BPL Member

    @bigsea

    Locale: Truckee, CA

    Very interested for Saturday night, possibly +1. Are you planning on hiking in on Friday?

    #1936730
    Adam Criswell
    Member

    @macrophyllum

    Locale: Northern California

    Hi Guys,

    I am totally in for this trip!

    Adam C.

    #1936764
    David W.
    BPL Member

    @davidpcvsamoa

    Locale: East Bay, CA

    Great group so far and more are still welcome.

    Chris- I was thinking of taking Friday off or maybe working a half day and hiking or skiing in Friday. I am guessing most people are in for Saturday. Is anyone else interested in starting Friday?

    #1936770
    Backpack Jack
    BPL Member

    @jumpbackjack

    Locale: Armpit of California

    I'm interested in hiking in on Fri., but just not possible. My son may be going also.

    #1936784
    Andrew F
    Member

    @andrew-f

    Locale: San Francisco Bay Area

    I'm interested In Saturday night, also possibly +1. Sounds like fun!

    Andrew

    #1936801
    Adam Criswell
    Member

    @macrophyllum

    Locale: Northern California

    I would be interested in going in on Friday. I will see if I can get the day off.

    #1936853
    Ken Helwig
    BPL Member

    @kennyhel77

    Locale: Scotts Valley CA via San Jose, CA

    I'm interested on Friday but won't know more until the end of the month

    #1937733
    Richard Niemi
    BPL Member

    @rickniemi

    Locale: Santa Cruz Mountains

    I missed last years fun in the snow at Dewey Pt so I'm going to give it another go.
    It will be fun as always!
    BTW – I'll be in Yosemite for New Years.

    #1937759
    Kevin Burton
    BPL Member

    @burtonator

    Locale: norcal

    I need to hurry up and get my gear… which santa is helping out with.

    But I'd like to attend if there is room.

    #1937810
    David W.
    BPL Member

    @davidpcvsamoa

    Locale: East Bay, CA

    Definitely still room. Don't let a lack of gear stop you. I know a lot of people coming have two or three of everything and may be able to help. Just post what you think you need to borrow.

    #1937829
    Bruce Tolley
    BPL Member

    @btolley

    Locale: San Francisco Bay Area

    Two years ago I talked to the ranger at the A frame hut at Badger Pass about this topic. The permit requires you to take proper care with food storage but as of 2010 did not require the Bear canisters. the Yosemite bears as well as other critters are active during the winter. We used OP sacks and buried our food away from the tents just in case.

    The permit also prohibits the gathering and burning of wood.

    #1937837
    Backpack Jack
    BPL Member

    @jumpbackjack

    Locale: Armpit of California

    David, can we find out how many people are allowed to actually go i.e.. quota. We may hike in late Fri. on your permit. I don't want to get there Sat. morning to find out that the quota has been filled already. Our head count is around 12-13 right now. I think my son wants to go also, he's never been winter hiking so I'll have to lend him some gear. If you call, will they give you the quota number for Dewy Point?

    Jack

    #1937887
    Ken Helwig
    BPL Member

    @kennyhel77

    Locale: Scotts Valley CA via San Jose, CA

    Hey guys, looks like I am out unfortunately. I just started a second job and I have to work. Have fun!

    #1938360
    Kattt
    BPL Member

    @kattt

    I would like to join . I can take Friday off and possibly carpool with someone?
    Can't wait!

    #1938372
    Mike Oxford
    BPL Member

    @moxford

    Locale: Silicon Valley, CA

    The dates are for a Fri-Sun trip … for those of us who cannot get Friday completely off, can you post the rough itinerary so we can possibly drive up Friday evening/night and figure out where you all are at? :)

    Thanks!

    -mox

    #1938388
    Adam Criswell
    Member

    @macrophyllum

    Locale: Northern California

    I have the Friday off, so I would like to hike out then. I have also taken a couple of days before off and will possibly be camping in the valley to do some winter photography. If anyone else is interested let me know.

    #1940406
    Richard Niemi
    BPL Member

    @rickniemi

    Locale: Santa Cruz Mountains

    I was up in Yosemite for the last 5 days. 1 1/2' of snow in the Valley and lots up at Badger Pass. Nights at Badger have been in the teens and twenties during the day.
    I spoke with the Rangers at Badger Pass. 15 people per permit. Blank permits are on the outside of the Badger Pass Ranger Station. They do not have a quota system in the winter. Park in the overnight parking only. It is marked.
    I'm looking forward to the trip. It will be a blast!

    This photo was taken on the drive out of Badger Pass.Badger Pass road over New Year's Holiday - Lots of Snow!!!

    #1940414
    Backpack Jack
    BPL Member

    @jumpbackjack

    Locale: Armpit of California

    Nice Richard,

    Thanks for the update, I can't wait.

    Jack

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