High Sierra Topix

It looks like it's time once again to start order permits for next summer's backpacking trips in the Sierra. Trips for July now - not sure what I'll do in July yet.

I'm going to make sure I mark my calendar to order the permit for North Fork Lone Pine Creek at the beginning of February for next August - that's a tough trail to get an overnight permit for. Last year I didn't order one in time and ended up witha permit for October - the snow came and put an end to that trip.

I plan on going with Carol who is working on a trip down in SEKI in late July, she asked my opinion of her offered options and I of course went for the longer trip. We will have to see if she gets married anytime soon, but I'm sure she won't let that get in the way of a good trip. As for a later trip in Oct., lots of time. I usually try 2-3 months out, can't remember how long in advance you can make some reservations. At least with my present job I can make plans and stick to them.