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East Side Sierra Oct 2010
Back to the East Side of the Sierra
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ski3pin
, Oct 20 2010 05:34 PM
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Posted 20 October 2010 - 05:34 PM
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Dughlas Stiubhart
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Posted 20 October 2010 - 07:16 PM
Thanks for all the fall photos from one of my favorite places along 395, Ski.
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Posted 20 October 2010 - 07:45 PM
For those of us who can't yet get away this type of report is a blessing and an encouragement. Thanks, Ski.
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Posted 20 October 2010 - 10:01 PM
Awesome pictures. Looks like a great getaway.
I love living in Florida, but weekend getaways like that are impossible.
Can't wait to get to travel......
I love living in Florida, but weekend getaways like that are impossible.
Can't wait to get to travel......
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Posted 21 October 2010 - 04:25 AM
Sweet trip report, 3pin, love the pics. Recognized Buckeye and Dundenberg from the photos before reading captions.
I wish I had been able to get to the East Side a week or two earlier this year.
We're headed that way this friday. So far I'm thinking 395 south to Bridgeport; probably to Buckeye HS for a soak.
Gotta hit the hot springs on the East Side! Then, we're gonna play it by ear, weather dependent until Monday.
More weather on the way.
I'd like to visit Lundy Cyn. which I've somehow managed to miss all these years, but wonder if the color has receded. We may prowl the lower elevations (Lee Vining, Mono Lk., etc .) while I pursue the fall colors with my DSLR. The other calling is to visit the East Walker for some late season fly fishing. Then there's this remote hot spring we found last time down river . . .
Ahh, the choices of un-reserved camping! Go wherever, whenever, however!
This is why I bought my FWC.
I wish I had been able to get to the East Side a week or two earlier this year.
We're headed that way this friday. So far I'm thinking 395 south to Bridgeport; probably to Buckeye HS for a soak.
Gotta hit the hot springs on the East Side! Then, we're gonna play it by ear, weather dependent until Monday.
More weather on the way.
I'd like to visit Lundy Cyn. which I've somehow managed to miss all these years, but wonder if the color has receded. We may prowl the lower elevations (Lee Vining, Mono Lk., etc .) while I pursue the fall colors with my DSLR. The other calling is to visit the East Walker for some late season fly fishing. Then there's this remote hot spring we found last time down river . . .
Ahh, the choices of un-reserved camping! Go wherever, whenever, however!
This is why I bought my FWC.
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Posted 21 October 2010 - 03:06 PM
Great shots of the country, Ski3pin!
You were on the same side of the Range as I am, but you obviously got into into it (the country) a lot more than I have -- so far, anyway.
Thanks for the report/photos.
You were on the same side of the Range as I am, but you obviously got into into it (the country) a lot more than I have -- so far, anyway.
Thanks for the report/photos.
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Posted 22 October 2010 - 02:03 AM
Hey Ski there is great views from the top of Dunderberg and Excelsior peak if you have not been up. With a car shuttle twice we have been from Virginia to Green Creek is a good hike also.
Thanks for the pictures of the area and wait for next year to get back. So many places to go…………………….
Thanks for the pictures of the area and wait for next year to get back. So many places to go…………………….
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Posted 22 October 2010 - 05:40 PM
Hi Ski,
Great report and pics as usual! We were thinking about heading up to Hope Valley and Hwy. 88 area next weekend to do some fall hiking and aspen viewing but this spot looks great. Is there good boondock camping anywhere along the road and meadow there?
Great report and pics as usual! We were thinking about heading up to Hope Valley and Hwy. 88 area next weekend to do some fall hiking and aspen viewing but this spot looks great. Is there good boondock camping anywhere along the road and meadow there?
Rich
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Posted 22 October 2010 - 06:21 PM
Rich, along Green Creek Road starting at Dynamo Pond there are several spur roads that lead to dispersed sites all the way up to the end of the road at the now closed USFS campground.
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