Iva Bell Hotsprings

PLEASE DO NOT RSVP BEFORE SPEAKING WITH ME. PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY.

1. This is a 3 day/2 night ~23 miles, ~3,900 ft vertical backpacking trip.
2. You must be an experienced backpacker to join and be able to maintain an average pace of ~2.5 miles/hour on a flat trail carrying a full backpack. THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE. Safety is my #1 priority and stragglers break up the group or slow down everyone else.
3. You must also like hot springs!
4. Itenerary -
5. Day 1 - Starting at Reds Meadow, we will head south than east on the Fish Creek Trail and camp near the lower hot springs. ~11.5 miles.
6. Day 2 - Soak. Then, soak some more.
7. Day 3 - Head back with an optional stop at Rainbow Falls. ~11.5 miles.
8. 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.
9. COST: There is a $100 deposit for this trip. You will get a $90 refund if you make the trip. If I cancel the trip, you will get a full refund.
10. RSVP'ing does not guarantee participation, payment does (after phone conversation).
11. 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.
12. Details re equipment, carpooling etc. will be discussed on a mandatory pre-trip conference call.
13. Please do not RSVP before we speak and the deposit is paid.
14. You are responsible for your own transportation. Carpooling is optional.
15. I (Daniel Shefer) reserve the sole right to modify the trip itinerary as I deem necessary at any time.
16. Bear canisters are required on this trail. No pets allowed.
17. Soaking is clothing optional. Expect mosquitos.