Solstice Weekend in Desolation Wilderness

PLEASE DO NOT RSVP BEFORE SPEAKING WITH ME.

*This is a 3 days/2 nights and ~19 miles backpacking trip.
*You must be an experienced backpacker to join and be able to maintain a pace of 2.5 miles/hour with a pack on a flat trail.

• This trip is also posted on another Meetup group and we already have 5 paricipants signed up.

Itinerary -
*Day 1 - We start at the Glen Alpine and hike west up to Lake Aloha, ~5 miles.
*Day 2 - Head back east to Susie Lake, up to Half Moon Lake for Lunch and the back and up to Gilmore Lake. ~7 miles.
*Day 3 - Head east and climb up to Mt Tallac (9,735 ft) for the views and then back down to the parking lot. ~7 miles.
*BEFORE YOU RSVP - 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.

• COST: 12 plus an 88 deposit that will be refunded to you if you do the trip or if I cancel for any reason.
  *RSVP'ing does not guarantee participation, payment does (after phone conversation).
• Details re equipment, carpooling etc. will be discussed on a mandatory pre-trip conference call.
  *REMINDER - do not RSVP before we speak and the deposit is paid.
• You are responsible for your own transportation. Carpooling is optional.
  *I (Daniel Shefer) reserve the sole right to modify the trip itinerary as I deem necessary at any time.
• Bear canisters are required on this trail. No pets allowed.