High Sierra Topix

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.

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.

Try Big Sur instead