Any wild west folks interested in a spring time gathering in the Sierras?

[asteffes]

So would anyone out west be interested in a weekend ExPortal gathering sometime this spring? This is a very nebulous idea at this time, but I envision a relaxing weekend in the Sierras. Light trail wheeling with scenic destinations in mind (not simply doing obstacle courses for wheeling's sake.) UncleChris drilling holes into roofs to mount 2M antennae (with consent, of course, at least most of the time.) Tyrolean traverses over the CO river using extra winch cables (ok, just kidding.)

Basic idea being to meet more ExPortal peeps in person, share ideas/experiences/stories, and enjoy a peaceful time in the mountains. I offer absolutely no details yet, but if there are at least a few folks who think they could warm up to the idea, I'll investigate some ideas.

[Scenic WonderRunner]

I will certainly be interested when my 4Runner gets out of Mr. Sucky's engine rebuild shop!

Great idea!

What about the Sierra's due north of Lake Isabella?

Monache Meadows and Kennedy Meadows.

http://totalescape.com/active/campst...F/monache.html





I mentioned this because it may be easier for the Arizona folks to get to.

Also!!!.....Those who love White Water can make use of the Kern River!

It may even be pretty central for most considering Phoenix/San Diego, L.A./and the Bay area.


http://www.sierrasouth.com/theriver.htm








By suggesting these area's.....I'm certainly NOT trying to take over. Just giving suggestions regarding areas I have been studying.....and sharing them with the group!

[locrwln]

Sounds like a great idea. I have a trip planned in May and possibly something in June. But most of my stuff is Northern Nevada. Have passed the Kennedy Meadows turn off quite a few times and always wanted to check it out. Not saying that's where we have to go. Let us know.

Jack

[UncleChris]

Sounds like a great idea!

I think that somewhere around Isabella would be ideal. Since it is farther south, maybe the snow will have melted more at altitude.

I have never been down that way, but have been meaning to.

[asteffes]

Keep the ideas comin', folks. I am merely an enabler.

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Here are a few link's to some story's about trip's to the Monache Meadows area.

If we go......we have to do the "Sherman Pass Trail"...!


LINKs: http://www.4x4now.com/sftmm.htm

http://www.myjeeprocks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5086


Monache Meadows 4x4 Trip



More info: http://www.kernvalley.com/news/monache.htm

[locrwln]

Ooooh, that sounds nice. Let's get the party started. Like I said if the dates work out, the wife and I will be there.

Later,
Jack

[calamaridog]

Hmm,

I'm pretty busy but I'm always interested in the Sierra's

Snow will be a problem this year though...

[Scenic WonderRunner]

YUP!

We need to ask around and find out the scoop on current conditions. This top map shows the location of Sherman Pass. Looks like the NO. CA. guys can make it up through Porterville.

(There is also a smaller mtn. area just southeast from Lake Isabella...between Lake Is. and Red Rock Canyon area.....that could be an option for an earlier trip. It will not be as spectacular as Monache Meadows though. I've never been to either spot.....just been studying the topo maps.)












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"The South Fork of the Kern River, designated a "Wild and Scenic River", offers fly fisherman a chance to catch their dinner. The byway meanders through Monache Meadows, the largest meadows in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The meadows are located in the Southern Sierras on the Inyo National Forest. Because of heavy snowfall, the area is usually open for recreation only from Memorial Day through October".

[Scenic WonderRunner]

I found another trip story of the area around Monache Meadows. Kind of a funny format, but good pics and a couple of video's.

http://journals.aol.com/gcpowell75/P...og/entries/850
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