Rae Lakes - An Iconic Trip in the Kings Canyon National Park

PLEASE DO NOT RSVP BEFORE SPEAKING WITH ME. Thank you.

1. This is a 4 day/3 night, ~39 miles, ~7,600 ft vertical backpacking trip.
2. This trip starts on a Thursday and you should stay at a nearby campsite the night before if you live more than several hours away.
3. You must be an experienced backpacker to join and be able to maintain a pace of 2.5 miles/hour on a flat trail carrying a backpack.
4. Note that this trip includes climbing over Glen Pass which is ~12,000 ft. This is not a trivial climb with a backpack.
5. Itenerary - We will be doing this route counter clockwise.
6. Day 1 - Starting at the Bubbs Creek trailhead, we will pick up our permit and head 2 miles east to Charlotte Creek to start our climb. We will camp at Charlotte Creek or the Lake Reflection Junction area. ~ 10 miles.
7. Day 2 - Continuing to climb, we will climb up towards Glen Pass, stopping at BullFrog Lake for lunch and then up to Glen Pass and down to Middle Rae Lake for the night.
8. Day 3 - From this point on, we mostly descend. We will head north, then west, then south to North Paradise Valley. There is a river crossing here. Camp for the night. ~10 miles.
9. Day 4 - Head south towards Bubbs Creek along the South Fork of the Kings River. We will stop for a swim before we meet Bubbs Creek and then complete the trip with the last 2 miles to the parking lot.
10. RSVPs are locked by default. Email me first - reachdani @ gmail.com to coordinate a call to discuss the trip in detail. Please include your phone number and times that work for you for a call.
11. COST: There is a $100 deposit for this trip. $90 will be refunded if you make the trip. If I cancel the trip, you will get a full refund.
12. RSVP'ing does not guarantee participation, payment does (after phone conversation).
13. PARTICIPATION IN THIS MEETUP AFFIRMS THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO THE FULL LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY on Meetup’s Backpackers of the American West's website.
14. Details re equipment, carpooling etc. will be discussed on a mandatory pre-trip conference call.
15. Please do not RSVP before we speak and the deposit is paid.
16. You are responsible for your own transportation. Carpooling is optional.
17. I (Daniel Shefer) reserve the sole right to modify the trip itinerary as I deem necessary at any time.
18. Bear canisters are required on this trail. No pets allowed.