Point Reyes January

[Ken Helwig]

Ok so this is now in the correct section. Planning a hike in January for Point Reyes. Start at the Palomarin TH, camp at Wildcat, hang at the beach, then the next day back to the Ranger Station. I think it is 17 miles in two days. A real nice hike. Josh and Jay both of you said you'd be down for this. Anyone else??

Jay I will bring my ipod. 160 gigs of punk rock1

[Jay Wilkerson]

Sounds great Ken!!!!!

[Ken Helwig]

A couple of months away but so far these are the folks that have expressed interest:
Me
Jay Wilkerson
Josh Billings
Denis Hazlewood
Dylan Taylor
Ryan Dunne
Aaron Sorenson
Tony Wong

and possibly a few friends of mine. If we have a group of 8-12 I'd assume that we will need a group site. I will take care of getting the site and coordinate logistics and such. Folks if all of you are down, how does the third Saturday in January sound???? This is a beautiful hike with stunning ocean views and on the second day we hike through the coastal mountains back to the Bear Valley Visitor Center. A shuttle is going to be required so we might need a few cars to be at each trailhead.

If anyone else would like to join us, come on and join. Casey Bowden where are you????

[Joshua Billings]

Hey Ken,Looks like a good turn out. I'm open all that month.

Josh

[Ken Helwig]

Yes it does, should be a cool trip!

[Casey Bowden]

>>> If anyone else would like to join us, come on and join. Casey Bowden where are you????

I'm right here. Pencil in a spot for me as well!

[Ken Helwig]

There ya go!! Welcome to our hike!!!!

[Ryan Dunne]

Awesome. I'm down.

I was out there around this time last year and the weather was absolutely perfect. I saw a greater variety of large birds than I have anywhere else on that trip…

[Richard Gless]

I'd be interested in going and meeting other Bay Area UL hikers. I'd be glad to help with transportation and shuttle.

[Ken Helwig]

Richard you are more than welcome to come!!

[Casey Bowden]

Ken,

Which way did you plan on going to get from Wildcat to the Bear Valley Vistor Center?

As an alternative, since car shuttles are required anyway, would you consider going from Wildcat all the way up the Coastal Trail to Limantour Beach? This allows you to cut down to the ocean at Sculptured Beach (just south of Coast Camp) and enjoy a spectacular walk among the waves.

[Ken Helwig]

I'd be down with that too!

[Denis Hazlewood]

Ken,
The third Saturday is good for me.

The Limantour end is a bit far for me (I'll be officially "old" as of 1/13) I'd prefer to end at Bear Valley.

[Ken Helwig]

No probs. The hike through to the Bear Valley Visitor Center is quite nice.

[Jeremy Pendrey]

I'm also interested in Pt. Reyes the third weekend of January (MLK weekend, correct?). It would be great to meet other Bay Area UL backpackers. Is there still room?
-Jeremy

[Michael Skwarczek]

Double Posting here:

I was chattin with Ken thru PM's. I'd sign-on with you guys, Josh has been reminding me about it every time we talk, but I just agreed to a work project that full week, both weekends. UGH! An outing the weekend of the 24th would be a great treat after this beast of a project.

If you guys are flexible, keep the 24th in mind. If not, there's plenty of trips to come.

cheers,
-Michael

[Ken Helwig]

Jeremy, there is room. Please come, this will be fun!

Michael, I have no problem moving it back a week

Folks Let's put this in writing here, How is January 24th. One night, two days and let's hope that we have good enough weather to do this. If there is a Pacific storm coming in, I will not go. If there is a chance of rain, lets still do it. Tentativly the 24th!@

[Jay Wilkerson]

Sounds great Ken- Jan. 24th

[Denis Hazlewood]

"Folks Let's put this in writing here, How is January 24th. One night, two days and let's hope that we have good enough weather to do this. If there is a Pacific storm coming in, I will not go. If there is a chance of rain, lets still do it. Tentatively the 24th!"

I'm good for the 24th. No sense in walking into a storm at Wildcat Camp.

Susan and I did an overnight at Sky Camp last Tuesday:Sunny on Tuesday. Wednesday morning the fog was so thick you couldn't see your feet while you were standing on them.

A sunny walk up Bear Valley

Sky Camp #10

Sunset Tuesday night

Walking out Wednesday morning

[Ken Helwig]

I have stayed at Sky Camp #10! Nice views towards the Pacific!

[Jeremy Pendrey]

I'm open the 17th weekend but am a maybe for the 24th because I've got a scheduling conflict I need to resolve, but I'm working on it because I would like to go.

update on 11/28: Looks like I'm in for the 24th. Looking forward to it.

[Stephen Morse]

I'm good for the 24th.

[Nate Meinzer]

How many people are going now? Might have to get a group permit at some point.

[Ken Helwig]

yeah that is what I am thinking. They have two group sites I think at the camp. I will look into this tomorrow, after I get through getting back into work today after the Holiday weekend.

Folks let's get a head count here. January 24th is the final date.

[Dave T]

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