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It has been four years since we have organized a trip to Bishop! We will be taking the same two trails (Silver/Wyman Canyons and Wheeler Ridge). We will be getting close to 12,000 ft elevation on both of these trails so some may experience altitude sickness. I recommend at least a good night's sleep in Bishop before attempting, especially if you are used to living at sea level. If you have heart issues, please ask your doctor about traveling to high elevations before attending. For those coming in Friday, we will be running Silver Canyon again at night. The stars are spectacular from this elevation. Bring a tripod with your camera and take some long exposures of the night sky! I will be prerunning the trails on Thursday (August 10th) to ensure we are all safe. I would like one or two people to assist with prerunning, preferably experienced drivers.
Friday - August 11th - Silver/Wyman Canyons
Description: Silver Canyon starts at the bottom of the White Mountain in the town of Laws just a few miles north of Bishop. We will then descend down Wyman Canyon. If everyone is up for it, we will return back the way we came in. This is an easy trail but the the heights can be intimidating. Those that are in a hurry can choose to leave for home from the end of Wyman Canyon. Low range will be required for the switchbacks.
When: August 11, 2017
Where: Laws, CA
Time (Day Run): 10:00 AM, we will meet up and head out once everyone is ready. Airing down is optional for this run but it can make the ride more pleasant.
Time (Night Run): 8:00 PM, we will meet up and head out once everyone is ready.
Meeting Spot: In the clearing next to Silver Canyon Road just outside of Laws.
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Communications: CB channel 37
Saturday- August 12th - Wheeler Ridge
Description: Wheeler Ridge is a fun trail that will require decent ground clearance on the technical areas. Lockers are not required but can make some obstacles easier. Depending on how quickly we get through this, we will be taking a detour to a beautiful isolated lake for some great scenic views. There is also a fun area littered with poser boulders for some great photo opportunities.
When: August 12th, 2017
Where: Swall Meadows, CA
Time (Day Run): 10:00 AM, we will meet up and head out once everyone is ready.
Time (Night Run): ??? Proposed. Depends on how the day goes.
Meeting Spot: In the clearing off Sky Meadow Road in Swall Meadows.
:link:
Communications: CB channel 37
Lodging
Most of us stay at La Quinta, just across from the city park. Bishop is a small town so everything is close. There are also great places to camp if you choose.
Confirmed Attendance:
cbetts - H3 (both days)
zach - H2 (? days)
B̶e̶n̶ ̶(̶C̶r̶a̶i̶g̶'̶s̶ ̶F̶r̶i̶e̶n̶d̶)̶ ̶-̶ ̶L̶X̶4̶5̶0̶
Stitch (Craig's Friend) - FJ Cruiser
Michael (Craig's Friend) - 2 Door JK
J̶R̶W̶i̶d̶ ̶-̶ ̶4̶-̶d̶o̶o̶r̶ ̶J̶K̶
Possible Attendance:
r̶a̶s̶c̶o̶l̶e̶ ̶-̶ ̶H̶3̶
AAMCO - H2
Prerun Attendance:
cbetts - H3
DesertDan - 4 Runner
Friday - August 11th - Silver/Wyman Canyons
Description: Silver Canyon starts at the bottom of the White Mountain in the town of Laws just a few miles north of Bishop. We will then descend down Wyman Canyon. If everyone is up for it, we will return back the way we came in. This is an easy trail but the the heights can be intimidating. Those that are in a hurry can choose to leave for home from the end of Wyman Canyon. Low range will be required for the switchbacks.
When: August 11, 2017
Where: Laws, CA
Time (Day Run): 10:00 AM, we will meet up and head out once everyone is ready. Airing down is optional for this run but it can make the ride more pleasant.
Time (Night Run): 8:00 PM, we will meet up and head out once everyone is ready.
Meeting Spot: In the clearing next to Silver Canyon Road just outside of Laws.
:link:
Communications: CB channel 37
Saturday- August 12th - Wheeler Ridge
Description: Wheeler Ridge is a fun trail that will require decent ground clearance on the technical areas. Lockers are not required but can make some obstacles easier. Depending on how quickly we get through this, we will be taking a detour to a beautiful isolated lake for some great scenic views. There is also a fun area littered with poser boulders for some great photo opportunities.
When: August 12th, 2017
Where: Swall Meadows, CA
Time (Day Run): 10:00 AM, we will meet up and head out once everyone is ready.
Time (Night Run): ??? Proposed. Depends on how the day goes.
Meeting Spot: In the clearing off Sky Meadow Road in Swall Meadows.
:link:
Communications: CB channel 37
Lodging
Most of us stay at La Quinta, just across from the city park. Bishop is a small town so everything is close. There are also great places to camp if you choose.
Confirmed Attendance:
cbetts - H3 (both days)
zach - H2 (? days)
B̶e̶n̶ ̶(̶C̶r̶a̶i̶g̶'̶s̶ ̶F̶r̶i̶e̶n̶d̶)̶ ̶-̶ ̶L̶X̶4̶5̶0̶
Stitch (Craig's Friend) - FJ Cruiser
Michael (Craig's Friend) - 2 Door JK
J̶R̶W̶i̶d̶ ̶-̶ ̶4̶-̶d̶o̶o̶r̶ ̶J̶K̶
Possible Attendance:
r̶a̶s̶c̶o̶l̶e̶ ̶-̶ ̶H̶3̶
AAMCO - H2
Prerun Attendance:
cbetts - H3
DesertDan - 4 Runner
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