Backpacking trip to Mt.Charleston (plus optional hike)

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This is a strenuous Back Country Backpacking trip to Mt.Charleston.
We will camp at the top of ridge line in between Charleston Peak and Mummy Mountain. There is NO water supply at the camp site, but we may able to get some snow melt water at the base of Charleston Peak where is about 2.5 miles from camp site.
After we set up the tent, I will lead the hike to the Charleston Peak (so, you can get water on the way back to the camp)
On the second day, I will lead the optional hike to Mummy Mountain.

This is NOT a Car camp .

Stats:

Trailhead: Trail Canyon Trail Head (7,800 ft)

Distance: 9 miles (Trail head to Camp site - Round trip)
7 miles (Camp site to Charleston Peak - Round trip)
3.5 miles (Camp site to Mummy Mountain - Round trip)

Elevation gain: 3,100 feet

Time: 5-6 hours (one way to the camp site)

Hike Pace: Moderate/Slow (0.8 - 1.2 mph avg.)

The camp site elevation is around 10,900 ft. So, its about 9,000 ft higher and 30-35 degrees cooler than Las Vegas City. Please bring extra layer for night/early morning. The temperature may range from 50-75 degrees (plus a brisk wind and rain is always possible).
Please check here (http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-115.67019583358797&lat=36.28829239060897#.V2f5z7grK70) for the weather forecast around the camp site and bring proper gear/dress.

Bring Monday Lunch(snack) & Dinner, Tuesday Breakfast & Lunch(snack). You have to bring cooking stove/pot/pan. Camp fire is restricted. Bring enough water for the hiking plus backpacking. We may able to get some water from the base of switchback section of Charleston Peak where is about 2.5 miles from our camp spot. For getting some water, I will lead the hike to Charleston Peak after we set up the tent. We can share water filters - bring one if you got. (I will bring mine)

You MUST bring and carry everything you need to survive one overnight in the middle of mountain. Tent, Sleeping bag/pad, cooking stove/pot/pan/fuel, dish/cup, poncho, flash light/head lamp, food/snack, water, jacket, extra socks etc...

(I have extra cooking stove and tent if someone needs it)

Please do NOT bring ice box, fire woods, ax, gun, TV or PS3 etc...

=== Optional Hike ===

On Monday, I will lead a hike to Charleston Peak that is about 7 miles round trip with 1,200+ ft elevation gain from camp site. All class 1 hike on the North loop trail. We will get some snow melt water on the way back to the camp site.

On Tuesday, I will lead a hike to Mummy Mountain that is about 3.5 miles round trip with 1,000+ ft elevation gain from camp site. Class 2-3 scramble plus minor exposure. This is an off trail hike.

Those hike are OPTIONAL and you don't have to join if you don't want. If you want to join the hike. you may need waist bag/small backpack to carry water/snack for the day hike.

Any question? Please send me an email (Shin@VegasHikers.com)

Shin