I've never done a backpack trip, but definitely up for it...that is, if I am considered as one of your "select peeps". In addition to Half-Dome, do you plan on going up Cloud's Rest? Is that too much? Perhaps my brain re-wire needs some adjustment...they let me out on a test drive for now.

perfect - see you Sat.

Mr. Chas,
Alex is back! I hope you have been well and survived these past months without me:-) The bunionectomy and neurectomy went well. I have gone back to playing tennis and ready for some hiking adventure. How about we do Cloud's Rest this year?
Btw, I just previewed all your photos...you were on a roll of beautiful shots, then you included one of me...plain 'ol me. Flattering, though. Hope to see you soon!!!
-Alex

Huh? Just let me know if you want to go dancing, board games and wine make for a long drive home....

Hi Chas,

Just saw your message - I decided not to go - too long of a drive for a hike.

Chas,
The ride Saturday sounds like a great ride for my cycling level - unable to make it due to a conflict, hope you post it again - Thanks

Chas - Thanks for organizing the hike in Annadel State Park. I had a great time and I look forward to future meetups. Hope to see some of the pics you've taken. Cheers, -Sonja-

Hi Chas, I will not be on the hike because I am hiking with another meet up group on Saturday but hope to catch up with you another time.

Kimberly

ha ha, chas. no, i don't plan on flaking! i do need to know, however, what time you think i can make it back to san francisco. i have to be back by 5 pm. do you think i can get back by or before 5 pm? i hope so, because, if i can't i won't be able to go : ( what do you think? it's only 6 miles, but, with the lunch and vino, er, water breaks, it could take quite a while.

Chas- The January 21 hike says to meet at the free parking area outside Sugarloaf...I may be wrong, but as far as I know, Sugarloaf is closed, and the parking is off-limits- I have heard that it is posted that you will get a $70 ticket if you park there. Hope I am wrong, but heard it on pretty good authority--unless I am confused about the spot you are referring to. (I'm thinking about the trailhead for Goodspeed trail and Gunsight Rock...