Maverick's 2018 Annual Meet-up 7/26-7/27

[oleander]

Oleander, where are you starting from?
Kristine

We (Jimr, Ghost and I) are starting at Pine Creek.

[schmalz]

I'd love to make it this year but alas the meetup is the same weekend that my beloved Phish is visiting Los Angeles, so maybe next year.

[Hobbes]

I think I'll drive up to Pine creek Tues am (7/24) and get a start up to Granite park. Follow the SHR over Gabbot down to Mills the next day. Head up to the meet-up spot Thurs 7/26. I'll head out Fri 7/27, but not sure which way; options are McGee or Mono. Probably just leave it open depending on what others are doing - especially if I can get a ride back to my car. Otherwise, I'll head over Mono and then Morgan to finish Flamingo's loop back to my car.

[SNOOOOW]

I am taking Mav's route from McGee t/h over pace col. If anybody is interested in starting Wednesday 25th from McGee let me know, otherwise I will see you guys on the 26th.

[richlong8]

Should be there this year, especially since it is not in SEKI, or Yosemite. Myself and my new German Short-Hair Pointer, who is developing into quite a hiking dog. He did a 14 mile round trip on Saturday, and made it to the top of a Southern Sierra peak.

[maverick]

I am taking Mav's route from McGee t/h over pace col. If anybody is interested in starting Wednesday 25th from McGee let me know, otherwise I will see you guys on the 26th.

Should be there this year, especially since it is not in SEKI, or Yosemite. Myself and my new German Short-Hair Pointer, who is developing into quite a hiking dog. He did a 14 mile round trip on Saturday, and made it to the top of a Southern Sierra peak.

Wonderful SNOOOOW and Rich.
Glad to read folks are bringing their dogs, which is what I was hoping for with this location.

[Jimr]

Nice pooch Rich, nice radio too!

[SirBC]

I was just wondering if most folks will be staying both nights (the 26th and 27th) or heading out on the 27th?

[edhyatt]

I'd like to make one of these sometime too; but I'm in the Dolomites in July as it is close to a wedding (not mine )I have scheduled for late July in Slovenia.

[Hobbes]

Some stay, some leave; how's that for precision? LOL

Seriously, it's quite an achievement to pull off a meet-up in the middle of nowhere with a group of independent hikers. When Friday dawns, it really depends on mood, plans, different opportunities, etc.

In past years, sometimes maybe 50% have stayed around, other times everyone was gone by 9am. My guess is this location may hit the 50% retention mark, especially if local day hikes, fishing and/or peak bagging trips are available.