Lost Coast/King Range Marchish?

Ken,

I'm available.

Depends on the dates and my school schedule.

-Frank

Frank are you living up here yet?

Matt wants in. Bring raingear and a bear canister.

Weekend of the 9th OK?

Does anyone need a canister?

I have a Garcia, if necessary. We can carry two persons food in one can if my little Bareboxer Contender isn't enough. Uh, just the Bareboxer should be fine.

@Ken, I won't be moving up there until August.

I will let you know if I can go. Later this week.

I've got a bear can.

-Frank

So it looks like just the three of us are set for the week after next.

Do we want to stay on the ridge?

Saddle Mountain Trailhead on Friday.

What time do you think you can be there?

Ken,

I'm talking carpooling over with Matt. Trying to figure out the details.

I wouldn't mind staying up on the ridge, I haven't explored any other places along the Lost Coast besides the beach.

-Frank

Me and Rick would be in for this trip. Let me know if there is room.

For you two, always. PM sent

Ken,
I turned down a trip for this weekend, but I'd like to hook up sometime on a trip up north here sometime. I told Paige it was too far to go to Shelter Cove again. Our NorCal group is doing the nobo/sobo thing again. I just hate driving so much getting there, then the long drive back, 5 hours. Its been awhile since I was in the Alps and Marbles. I'm headed to CO in August for my annual bp vacation.
Duane

Paige is wonderful. But the same trips time after time. I hear you on the driving. Trailhead is less than 60 miles from my door and still takes 2 hours to get there.

Have a great seson Duane. I'll keep my eyes open for stoves.

Ridge sounds great. When would you like to try to meet at Saddle Mtn TH? It looks like it will take quite a bit to get there after leaving Ettersburg Rd.

So ridge it is.

I will work Friday morning, then head out. Marc and Rick are always first to arrive everywhere. So Matt what time do you think you can get to Garberville? Then add an hour and a half. That should be a realistic time to get from town to the trailhead.

Driving note. Be careful at the intersection with Ettersburg Rd. It's a funky right turn after a bend to te left right after a crest in the road, Surprise! 13 miles from 101. So be on the lookout. Ettersburg is basically one white bldg. on the left side of the road.

If you need more detailed instructions I can do that.

Looks like about 4 hours to Garberville. Are you driving?

I am driving, yes.

Weather forecast looks promising. Don't forget the sunscreen.

Sunscreen, bear can, bivy, extra warm clothes and spare sleeping bag in car, permethrin on pants.

Frank and I are planning on leaving the City around 6:00 AM, Friday.

AM or PM?

I can't wait. It would be nice if we had blue skies.

AM

Be sure to post a trip report, the wife and I are headed down that way at the end of March.

Ken,

Do you know if fires are allowed. I want to try out my Caldera Ti-Tri.

@ Frank Yes on fires. Your backcountry permit doubles as a fire permit there also.

Off we go this morning. Just the three of us.

Have a good hike and I wish I could of maid it–Busy with sons soccer playoffs this weekend.