2020 HST Meetup 9/11-9/13
- c9h13no3
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Re: 2020 HST Meetup
I'm not sure I'd even use the group campsite. But if you guys were having a cookout or breakfast I'd probably make an effort to include that in my weekend plans.
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Re: 2020 HST Meetup
So after all that, does that mean your in Dave, can I beam you up?pro
Likely to be larger turnout of members.
Good driving to balance for diverse group between southern and northern California.
More possible ways for group to spend 3 days day hiking right from a roadside camp than maybe anywhere else.
Could drive to nearby locations for group day hikes.
Much climbing nearby within camp walking distance.
Some fishing within camp walking distance.
Plenty of photo opportunities from dawn to dusk.
Allows late decisions without complicating permits or hiking time to reach gathering.
Near facilities and store.
August past squeet season.
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Fee to enter park.
Online reservation policy for extremely popular camp sites especially a weekend.
Ear plugs required.
Fees for campground. 304 tent sites at $26 night for up to 6 people. 7 group campsites for 13>30 people at $50 a night = $100 plus ? fees.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: 2020 HST Meetup
Have you thought about someplace like 20 lakes basin? same general area, unlimited walk-up permits, short hike, beautiful scenery, and no need to fight the group site permit system. Wherever you decide I would try to make it if my schedule allowed.
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Re: 2020 HST Meetup
Great idea Gary; does offer great flexibility. If there is a crowd it can be spread out i groups of 6-8 tents or the like. Most people in the area are day hikers, but there is a fair share of overnighters, not ridiculous though.
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Re: 2020 HST Meetup
For me it is the date of the meet up that is problematic, not the location. I would prefer a June or September date. Is there any thought of offering the meet-up at different dates in the future?
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Re: 2020 HST Meetup
20 Lakes Basin is one of the back ups, in case we cannot secure Tuolumne. It wasn’t the first choice, because some members may come with a camper, or may want to bring their kids.
June is to early, especially if we have a big snow year, and September is to late, members have kids going back to school, or they themselves are attending school.
The sooner people chime in the better, so I have an idea on the numbers and therefore the sites needed.
June is to early, especially if we have a big snow year, and September is to late, members have kids going back to school, or they themselves are attending school.
The sooner people chime in the better, so I have an idea on the numbers and therefore the sites needed.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: 2020 HST Meetup
I would consider it as long as it doesn’t overlap sierra challenge
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Re: 2020 HST Meetup
I'm in.
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Re: 2020 HST Meetup
Mav
I was thinking about setting the same thing by reserving a group campsite. However I was considering the weekend after Labor Day as the area would be slightly less zoo like. I have no problem paying $150 for 3 nights Sept. 11, 12, 13. It is the least I could do for what I have gotten out of HST. I was up at TM during that time period this year and weather was great but cool. Was there on the 16th, too, and it snowed. Somebody just has to remind me of date to make reservations. Not really into group hiking but love the idea of a bbq/potluck, getting together around a campfire, lifting a few brews and telling lies about each other!
I was thinking about setting the same thing by reserving a group campsite. However I was considering the weekend after Labor Day as the area would be slightly less zoo like. I have no problem paying $150 for 3 nights Sept. 11, 12, 13. It is the least I could do for what I have gotten out of HST. I was up at TM during that time period this year and weather was great but cool. Was there on the 16th, too, and it snowed. Somebody just has to remind me of date to make reservations. Not really into group hiking but love the idea of a bbq/potluck, getting together around a campfire, lifting a few brews and telling lies about each other!
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Re: 2020 HST Meetup
Great idea, Old Ranger! I could attend during those dates.
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