Tom Harrison Maps are great.
Things to do places to see:
- Day hike up to Iceberg Lake from Ediza
- Day hike from the inlet stream up from Ediza to the beginning of the Ritter/Banner Saddle route area and if interested climb the ridge to get a peek at the Nydiver Lakes Basin.
- Western end of Garnet Lake is very pretty
- Western end of 1000 Is Lake has spectacular Indian Paint Brush (Would say hiking up to Catherine Pass but that is maybe to much)
- Views toward Banner from Island Pass, especially at Sunrise
- Davis Lakes has beautiful Indian Paint Brush
- Marie Lakes are worth visiting, pretty lakes
- Upper Lyell Canyon
Lyell Canyon and especially 1000 Is Lakes have serious bear problems, store food properly and keep a clean campsite.
Agnew to Donahue to Tuolumne?
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Re: Agnew to Donahue to Tuolumne?
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: Agnew to Donahue to Tuolumne?
Great tips. I have noted all of them on my maps! Thank you!
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Re: Agnew to Donahue to Tuolumne?
Oh, the most recent Mosquito Report says they are in the 4-5 range at Ediza, 5 being the worst, be prepared!
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: Agnew to Donahue to Tuolumne?
YIKES! Got sleeves/pants and Deet. will buy nets. Could be trip killer. My 13 year old son is very attractive to the buggers and the bite seem to flair up on him. He therefore is freaked out about them. Hum.
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Re: Agnew to Donahue to Tuolumne?
Professional Sierra Landscape Photographer
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: Agnew to Donahue to Tuolumne?
There are 4 permits left for the 4th of Aug on the High Trail out of Agnew and some for the 3rd, 24th and 28th for the River Trail (your best choice, less steep than the High Trail), you may consider pushing your trip back.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: Agnew to Donahue to Tuolumne?
Mav….you are SO nice to spot that and let me know. I appreciate you help SO much. Unfortunately, I can't push trip back into August. Maybe you can suggest the mosquitoes take a vacation till August!
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Re: Agnew to Donahue to Tuolumne?
Wish I could, it would definitely be a permanent one.Maybe you can suggest the mosquitoes take a vacation till August!
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: Agnew to Donahue to Tuolumne?
Looks like you will get a little luck, there is a consistent southwesterly wind all this week into next week which will help you with the mosquitoes. 
NWS:
Friday Sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night Clear, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night Clear, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night Clear, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Professional Sierra Landscape Photographer
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: Agnew to Donahue to Tuolumne?
Yahoo! Keep that wind blowing! You are an awesome moderator and I appreciate all the info you have been giving me.
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