East Coast Eagle coming to visit
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:41 am
I'm in the process of planning a 2 week trip to California from NY in early January with my girlfriend. We both backpack and canoe often, wherever we go.
Part 1:
First time out west for me since I was a teenager, so I would like tips/recommendations for what I can do and what I should bring differently than camping in NY. I have all gear needed for winter backpacking in Canada and summer camping in the Everglades. Just bought a snake bite/scorpion kit and I've always used throw ropes to hang food away from blackbear here. Do I need something more robust?
Part 2: Within the 2 weeks, we'll be spending days in cities and with friends, so we would like to see Yosemite, Sequoia, and Death Valley. Ideally Backcountry camping, but was thinking of car camping for death valley. For 1-3 days for each park with a total of 5/6 days what are some of your recommendations for how long to spend where, which trails would be good for vistas and January camping,? Keeping in mind we'll only have one rental vehicle available so likely needing a shuttle or a looped trail.
Caveat* I like to be away from other hikers, and my gf wants one full day of no hiking somewhere to chill in camp.
Covid19 restrictions pending**
Thanks in advance for your help!
Part 1:
First time out west for me since I was a teenager, so I would like tips/recommendations for what I can do and what I should bring differently than camping in NY. I have all gear needed for winter backpacking in Canada and summer camping in the Everglades. Just bought a snake bite/scorpion kit and I've always used throw ropes to hang food away from blackbear here. Do I need something more robust?
Part 2: Within the 2 weeks, we'll be spending days in cities and with friends, so we would like to see Yosemite, Sequoia, and Death Valley. Ideally Backcountry camping, but was thinking of car camping for death valley. For 1-3 days for each park with a total of 5/6 days what are some of your recommendations for how long to spend where, which trails would be good for vistas and January camping,? Keeping in mind we'll only have one rental vehicle available so likely needing a shuttle or a looped trail.
Caveat* I like to be away from other hikers, and my gf wants one full day of no hiking somewhere to chill in camp.
Covid19 restrictions pending**
Thanks in advance for your help!