Sierra high country in October?

[rightstar76]

I might be beating a dead horse here but if you want to read about backpacking in October, here's a great thread from last year:

October Snowstorm, Sequoia National Park
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Ranger George Durkee on page 2 offers some gread advice on the subject.

[sierramel]

Hike out of Red's Meadow 13 miles to Iva Belle (Fish Creek) hot springs (about 7,000 feet). Who cares if it snows? You should have the place to yourselves.

[Bandito]

Try Big Sur instead