2024 HST Meetup

[maverick]

Hi Dave,

I assume most folks will be there the afternoon or evening of the 25th; others may be camping close by and join in on the afternoon (7/26), so one can socialize and meet members there and take off before the afternoon on the 26th if need be.

[Dave_Ayers]

OK, I'll pull in my permit.

[Harlen]

Hello All, I am re-posting this question in the hope that one of you has driven this Buttermilk to Horton Lakes road. Thanks from Ian and Lizzie, Bear and Wolfie-- with a H.Lakes permit for the 23rd.

We wrote:

Re. access to the Meetup, does anyone know about the Horton Lakes trailhead? I can't get through to the White Mtn. Ranger Station, and my question is about the road in. How close can you get to the H.Lakes Trailhead before it's impassable for a 2wd vehicle? In the past, I've had luck thrashing through 4wd roads in 2wd, but I don't know this one.

If you see us one of us on the trail, say Hi to our humans.

[grampy]

Harlen -
Never been there. I looked around and found this:
viewtopic.php?t=21605 … perhaps useful, although describing road conditions from 2021.
FWIW, I am planning (hopefully with another HST member) to head via Italy & Dancing Bear passes; starting (per current plan) on the 22nd. Looking forward to meeting you all there.

[Rockyroad]

Grampy,
I'm still on for this trip. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

[Love the Sierra]

I plan on finally getting into that area this year. Despite my best efforts, I am neither a strong nor fast hiker, especially with a pack. I may or may not be able to get to Vee Lake, though I am going to try. Does anyone want to do the XC section, leaving JMT, with me?

[maverick]

What day are you planning on arriving at Upper Bear Creek Meadow to head up to Vee Lake?

[Love the Sierra]

I would get to upper bear creek the day before the meetup. So if we are meeting on the evening of the 25th, I would camp near Upper Bear Creek Meadow on the 24th.

[maverick]

PM sent.

[Love the Sierra]

We will arrive on either the evening of the 24th or mid-day on the 25th, Daisy. We are probably going up to Orchid's small outlet lake beforehand.

So you are essentially going in a day early. I saw pics of Orchid and it looks beautiful!