Bay Area BPL Winter Camping – Part Two

[David Lutz]

Let's do it again

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farther!

Saturday 3/13 to Sunday 3/14.

Snowshoe or ski.

Start at Crabtree trailhead at 6400' 5.2 miles to Burst Rock Junction at 8060' on Saturday. Return 4 miles to Gooseberry trailhead at 6550' on Sunday.

Free shuttle or walk back to car.

[Ken Helwig]

Would rather do this then Coe. Count me in.

[Jeremy Pendrey]

Dave: Would love to go but can't that weekend. Somehow I'd like to eek out one more winter trip though. Hmmm . . .

-Jeremy.

[David Lutz]

Bumpo……

[David W.]

I'm in for round two.

[Kattt]

I'm in too.

[Backpack Jack]

I'd love to but already made plans to go up to Bishop for the trout derby, have fun guys. Jack

[Travis Leanna]

I live in the wrong part of the country… :(

[David Lutz]

BUMPED – Anybody else up for it?

[Ken Helwig]

I am definately in. Dave, even if it is 5-6 folks it will still be a fun trip.

[Backpack Jack]

I might be in again. Hey Dave where is Crabtree trail head?

[David Lutz]

Hey Jack……It's the same trailhead as last time, but we'll do the whole loop.

Five miles in on Saturday, four out on Sunday.

[Backpack Jack]

I might be able to get Fri. off can some of us hike in on Fri.? I should know for sure by Mon. You guys are killing me with this long distance driving.

[Kattt]

I might be up for 2 nights starting on Friday. I do think we could go somewhere else though, even if not far. There are so many places we haven't seen, and to just retrack our steps for half the trip…. Anyone willing to look up something in that area that might work for us, plus we get some new scenery?

[David Lutz]

I would like to stick with this spot….I really want to get farther in and complete the whole loop.

We'll only be repeating the first 2.5 miles to Aspen Meadow from the last trip, the remaining 7 miles will be an all new loop, so we won't be backtracking on Sunday.

I hear what you're saying, I definitely want to check out other locations, just want to finish this spot first.

Dave

[Kattt]

David, sounds good.

[David Lutz]

One idea for those who want to get there on Friday and spend two nights out.

Friday arrivals could do the drive from home to the trailhead on Friday and hike in to the same campsite we used last time.

Friday arrivals could either wait for us there and get a late start when Saturday arrivals reach camp, or continue on to Saturday night's destination and we'll catch up there.

That would leave plenty of time to get the driving out of the way on Friday.

[Ken Helwig]

I am coming in on Sat. what time is everyone going to be at the trailhead??

[David Lutz]

Hey Ken –

I'm thinking of leaving my house in Pleasanton at 7:00 – 7:30.

That ought to put me (us) at the trailhead at about 9:30.

Want to work out a carpool?

[Ken Helwig]

Might not be albe to carpool Dave. I might be in Fresno visiting family on Friday. I will know more in the next day or two. I will let you know. Thanks for the offer.

What is the route that we are following? Is it on the closed roads heading to Crabtree or are we on trails. The reason I am asking is that I am trying to decided between cross country ski's or my snowshoes. I am a beginner cross country skier and I am not that mobile

[Backpack Jack]

Looks like I'm in for sure and I got Fri. off any takers for Fri? Jack

[Kattt]

Jack, I was hoping to make it on Friday, but I cannot take that day off. I hope you find some other takers; two nights are better than one…

[Ken Helwig]

I can only do Sat. Debating between ski's and showshoes. Are we going to be on forest service roads? I am a beginner and I have never skied with a backpack on. I need alot of space!

[Hiking Malto]

Luck has it that I will likely be in CA that weekend and would love to meet some other BPL'ers. I would be up for both Fri and Sat nights. Need to get my trip finalized. The trailhead is near Donner Pass?

[Ken Helwig]

We're actually going into Emmigrant Wilderness or right below it on HWY 108. Pincrest Lake is near there. You are more than welome to join if you'd like

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