Backpacking at 11,000 ft. +

I just got back from my Backpacking trip. 55 miles in 4 days going over Bishop Pass (11,972 ft), Muir Pass(11,955 ft), and Piute Pass (11,423 ft) with 20 miles of snow and a lot major creek crossing with water level up to chest up and area requiring to ice climbing and my pack about 55lb... I give you my vacation..... Enjoy
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Wow.. great pics. I hope to plan a trip to Kings Canyon soon.

I miss backpacking. Used to do a lot before my knees went south. I have a backpacking website, The Backcountry, actually I had that before I got into photography.

Nice shots BTW!

gjl711 wrote in post #10495861
Wow.. great pics. I hope to plan a trip to Kings Canyon soon.

Thanks!! Good luck and hope you go soon!

Hikin Mike wrote in post #10495871
I miss backpacking. Used to do a lot before my knees went south. I have a backpacking website, The Backcountry, actually I had that before I got into photography.

Nice shots BTW!

I'm trying to avoid that too! that why I cycle a lot...
Cool I will check out the website!!!

Thanks !

Amazing trek, and you got some good shots. Congratulations on completing such a hike.

That's not a vacation, that's an expedition! Great photos, I love the scenery, but I also like the altimeter pic as well.

wow!!! I bet its nicer to backpack on cold weather? its pretty hot and humid here...

I noticed on picture #7...

why are fires not allowed above 10,000ft?

sparker1 wrote in post #10495981
Amazing trek, and you got some good shots. Congratulations on completing such a hike.

Thanks!

The Hard Way wrote in post #10495991
That's not a vacation, that's an expedition! Great photos, I love the scenery, but I also like the altimeter pic as well.

hahaha still somewhat a vacation.

Thanks! I thought would cool and proof.. I was up that high....

monk3y wrote in post #10495995
wow!!! I bet its nicer to backpack on cold weather? its pretty hot and humid here...

I noticed on picture #7...

why are fires not allowed above 10,000ft?

It was nice in the morning, but the weather got hotter in the afternoon and made the trekking harder because of snow got softer... the snow was melting about 1 foot a day...

to answer your question about fire...
"Fires are not allowed above 10,000 ft to allow the sparse downed branches and duff to decompose and seep nutrients into the soil. You will notice that trees in these areas are shorter and less dense than at lower elevations. Many of these areas simply cannot support enough wood gathering to allow the quantities of visitors camped there to have a fire. Not having a campfire has advantages including a decreased 'footprint' on the land and greatly enhanced stargazing opportunities!" -US Forest Service

azncarbos wrote in post #10496061
It was nice in the morning, but the weather got hotter in the afternoon and made the trekking harder because of snow got softer... the snow was melting about 1 foot a day...

to answer your question about fire...
"Fires are not allowed above 10,000 ft to allow the sparse downed branches and duff to decompose and seep nutrients into the soil. You will notice that trees in these areas are shorter and less dense than at lower elevations. Many of these areas simply cannot support enough wood gathering to allow the quantities of visitors camped there to have a fire. Not having a campfire has advantages including a decreased 'footprint' on the land and greatly enhanced stargazing opportunities!" -US Forest Service

aw thank you... there are almost no trees at that height indeed.

monk3y wrote in post #10496079
aw thank you... there are almost no trees at that height indeed.

No problem....

Great shots and what an experience this must have been. And hey, I own that exact same watch

azncarbos wrote in post #10495973
I'm trying to avoid that too! that why I cycle a lot...
Cool I will check out the website!!!

Thanks !

I was very active too, then withing 6-8 months I couldn't walk without a walker. You can read about it on my site.

Hikin Mike wrote in post #10496238
I was very active too, then withing 6-8 months I couldn't walk without a walker. You can read about it on my site.

same here could not walk period pain was intense now new hips and knee surgery is salvage enough said.getting old was great fun being old is not lol.
moral of the story do not postpone joy! glad I learned that early on remember time is your only deminishing asset spend it wisely. climb those mountains.

Excellent series! I so envy you!

5Dmaniac wrote in post #10496126
Great shots and what an experience this must have been. And hey, I own that exact same watch

Thanks!! It was great experience and met a lot people too on the PCT and JMT! I love my Core! I recently got it because my Vector finally give it last leg... it serve me well and been through a lot too!

Hikin Mike wrote in post #10496238
I was very active too, then withing 6-8 months I couldn't walk without a walker. You can read about it on my site.

oh... sorry to hear about it! I will check out the story....

shootreadyaim wrote in post #10496666
same here could not walk period pain was intense now new hips and knee surgery is salvage enough said.getting old was great fun being old is not lol.
moral of the story do not postpone joy! glad I learned that early on remember time is your only deminishing asset spend it wisely. climb those mountains.

Thanks for the word of wisdom! I'm still young and taking care of my body so I can enjoy all my hobbies!