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Help! How do I get transport from Fresno to Kings Canyon??
I am thru-hiking the Sierra High Route starting July 13th. Per Skurka's experiences (and others on this forum and elsewhere), people have been able to easily secure a driver on Craigslist to dr...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Help! How do I get transport from Fresno to Kings Canyon??
June 21, 10:24am
Caldera Cone
I used to use a homemade Cat Can stove and aluminum foil windscreen. I found the efficiency to be okay, but not up to my expectations. I really enjoyed that I made it myself, but the efficiency was...

In GEAR » Alcohol stove feedback
June 20, 10:12am
Fizan Compact
Might be a little over the budget, but for $83 including shipping, you can get yourself a set of Fizan Compact poles. Sturdy reliable aluminum, 3 section, 5.5oz per pole, nice straps. I've g...

In GEAR » Trekking Poles - get what you pay for or is a pole a pole?
June 15, 8:27am
Handled well
Sounds like he handled the situation perfectly. Lucky he had cell reception too.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » hiker mauled by bear, climbs tree, calls 911
June 14, 11:25am
Awesome
Where can I buy one? :)

In GEAR » Revolutionary "Whipsnake" Pack
June 12, 2:06pm
High Sierra Topix
Here's a link to a source I've been using. You can click the checkbox for the 7.5 USGS topo maps and then click on the map for the section you want and it will let you download the topo map...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Map Ideas
June 12, 7:49am
Wanted - Transport from Fresno Airport to Road's End - 7/12 or 7/13
I'm hiking the Sierra High Route in July and am in need of a ride from the Fresno airport to Road's End (Copper Creek trailhead). Google Maps says it is 88mi and 1h53m each way. https://...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Wanted - Transport from Fresno Airport to Road's End - 7/12 or 7/13
June 11, 10:00am
Red's Meadow - Mail a package FROM there??
I've tried reaching out to the General Store/Pack Station directly for an answer on this, but the General Store manager won't be available until they open on June 22nd and the pack station ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Red's Meadow - Mail a package FROM there??
June 11, 9:51am
Opening date
I have been speaking with Shawn at the pack station and he said they will be open June 22. This includes the general store.

In Pre-Trip Planning » JMT/PCT: Reds Meadows
June 11, 9:46am
Craigslist
There's always the option of posting an ad on Craigslist for a driver to get you where you need to go. I've heard of several people doing this with success. Much cheaper than a private taxi...

In Pre-Trip Planning » JMT transport/shuttle questions.
June 08, 2:44pm

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