Norcal, Socal Mammoth/June Lake trip - July 14-17, 2006
07-18-2006, 09:56 AM
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I was really impressed with the "Oh Ridge!" campground. We were a little spoiled by having one of the better campsites (read: lake view and shade!), but the entire campground was clean and REALLY quiet. I wouldn't hesitate to camp there again; good choice guys!
07-18-2006, 10:51 AM
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It was a pleasure meeting all of the new faces and great grubbin gang! Thanks for the great times 
As for the safari expedition, that's not quite what I had in mind but I must say we did venture to some remote plates where nobody has been in such a long time. Bummer we never made it thru to the end but it was some impressive sights along the way.
I've got some photos up in my photo gallery on my site : http://www.chaosedition.com/photogallery/index.asp
Enjoy!
As for the safari expedition, that's not quite what I had in mind but I must say we did venture to some remote plates where nobody has been in such a long time. Bummer we never made it thru to the end but it was some impressive sights along the way.
I've got some photos up in my photo gallery on my site : http://www.chaosedition.com/photogallery/index.asp
Enjoy!
07-18-2006, 12:07 PM
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07-18-2006, 12:17 PM
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thanks for all the pics can't wait to make a run out there some time..
sincity (Joel) what kind of pop top is that on top of your rig? that is too cool
sincity (Joel) what kind of pop top is that on top of your rig? that is too cool
07-18-2006, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5
Russell,
Ok, that would be great! Also to note: there were several volunteer organizers and information experts for this trip besides myself and Lance: Robinhood, Paddlenbike, as well as people who couldn't make it including Expat and Calrockx. Give them a hand too!:bigclap:
Also, did you happen to cruise around the Oh Ridge loops and write down the best spots in Squirrel, Duck and other loops?
Bob
Ok, that would be great! Also to note: there were several volunteer organizers and information experts for this trip besides myself and Lance: Robinhood, Paddlenbike, as well as people who couldn't make it including Expat and Calrockx. Give them a hand too!:bigclap:
Also, did you happen to cruise around the Oh Ridge loops and write down the best spots in Squirrel, Duck and other loops?
Bob
07-18-2006, 05:25 PM
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Here's the panoramic shots I took. I didn't post the full size files (cause they're huge) but you can get an idea if you click on the thumbnails:
the lineup for bodie:
june lake:
laurel lake:
the lineup for laurel lakes:
I'll see about getting the rest of my pics hosted somewhere
Russell
the lineup for bodie:
june lake:
laurel lake:
the lineup for laurel lakes:
I'll see about getting the rest of my pics hosted somewhere
Russell
07-18-2006, 08:58 PM
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So bummed that I couldn't make it out there. I couldn't get off work for the weekdays and a 6hr drive for only one day just isn't fair.
Everyone who went seems to be talking about the next trip already...kinda like the DV trip
Great pictures.
Everyone who went seems to be talking about the next trip already...kinda like the DV trip
Great pictures.
07-19-2006, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5
Can't wait for the trip next year!!!
Bob
Lance, Joel, and Russel sweet pics! I'll have to hit you guys up for some. I also have some to email to folks once things calm down here.
Chris
07-19-2006, 07:45 PM
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chris,
yeah, that was a great experience catching that trout. many thanks to steve for his patient instruction and providing me the opportunity to do so! and i'm glad you had a piece of the fish. nothing beats FRESH fish!
hehe, give little jack a high five for me he's the best!
bob
yeah, that was a great experience catching that trout. many thanks to steve for his patient instruction and providing me the opportunity to do so! and i'm glad you had a piece of the fish. nothing beats FRESH fish!
hehe, give little jack a high five for me
he's the best!bob
07-19-2006, 10:36 PM
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Ok, finally got my pictures up.
The pictures are best viewed with IE so you can see the thumbnails. High resolution images available upon request.
http://www.robinhood4x4.com/gallery2...ammoth%202006/
I'll tell ya why I didn't recommend twin lakes at mammoth for camping...
My group stayed up there until Tuesday in a condo at Mammoth. On Monday we slept in until noon and then went out and hit twin lakes at mammoth for a little fishing. It was a little crowded on the water so we ended up going up to Lake Mary but didn't get a single bite. So then we went back to twin lakes and people had started to leave because it was threatening to rain. I jumped in the water with my float tube while Miki, Hiromi and Xavier fished from shore.
After about 45 minutes I had made my way around the lake and was getting close to where they were on shore, maybe 100 yards away. All of the sudden I heard somebody whistling and then the dogs started barking. I looked over and didn't see anything. I kept fishing. Then I heard my wife, Miki, yell at me to ask if I can see the bear. Bear?!? I look over and sure enough there's a bear on the water's edge about 50 yards from them. It disappears and then about 20 seconds later I see a bear off to my right about 50 yards from me swimming in the lake. Hmmm...2 bears!
Well, it starts swimming sorta toward me and I slowly paddle away. There's no way I can out paddle a bear. But I wasn't too worried. Damn thing probably scared my fish away. Anyway, it turned out there were 3 bears. The first bear was about 3 feet away from my wife, my friends and my dogs. The dogs were barking at the bear and the bear freaked out from the barking and the whistles and in trying to get away went straight toward the dogs. Miki grabbed the dogs in time and got out of the way.
In talking with some other people from the campgrounds, they said a bear attacked their tent at night and went for the dog food they had in the tent.
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Anyway, that was the excitement for the day. The weather cooled off dramatically on monday and tuesday. Monday it sprinkled a little here and there. Tuesday when we were driving back home through yosemite it rained pretty hard.
On to the pics.
We had a visitor at the gas station and Miki freaked out at what she saw on my seat.
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Bodie ghost town
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The snow that stopped us
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Walking down to Laural Lake
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Coming back down
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Bob caught in the act of vandalizm.
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It was nice meeting everybody.
Oh, and basically, the reason I chose June lake for this event is because it's the best campground that can handle large groups. There are many campgrounds in the area that are much better than June, but they're either too small, don't take reservations, or have some other problem. For example, twin lakes at mammoth (I keep saying mammoth because there is also a twin lakes at bridgeport) has lots of bears, mosquitos and tourists. I'm not sure which of those are worse.
The pictures are best viewed with IE so you can see the thumbnails. High resolution images available upon request.
http://www.robinhood4x4.com/gallery2...ammoth%202006/
I'll tell ya why I didn't recommend twin lakes at mammoth for camping...
My group stayed up there until Tuesday in a condo at Mammoth. On Monday we slept in until noon and then went out and hit twin lakes at mammoth for a little fishing. It was a little crowded on the water so we ended up going up to Lake Mary but didn't get a single bite. So then we went back to twin lakes and people had started to leave because it was threatening to rain. I jumped in the water with my float tube while Miki, Hiromi and Xavier fished from shore.
After about 45 minutes I had made my way around the lake and was getting close to where they were on shore, maybe 100 yards away. All of the sudden I heard somebody whistling and then the dogs started barking. I looked over and didn't see anything. I kept fishing. Then I heard my wife, Miki, yell at me to ask if I can see the bear. Bear?!? I look over and sure enough there's a bear on the water's edge about 50 yards from them. It disappears and then about 20 seconds later I see a bear off to my right about 50 yards from me swimming in the lake. Hmmm...2 bears!
Well, it starts swimming sorta toward me and I slowly paddle away. There's no way I can out paddle a bear. But I wasn't too worried. Damn thing probably scared my fish away. Anyway, it turned out there were 3 bears. The first bear was about 3 feet away from my wife, my friends and my dogs. The dogs were barking at the bear and the bear freaked out from the barking and the whistles and in trying to get away went straight toward the dogs. Miki grabbed the dogs in time and got out of the way.
In talking with some other people from the campgrounds, they said a bear attacked their tent at night and went for the dog food they had in the tent.
Anyway, that was the excitement for the day. The weather cooled off dramatically on monday and tuesday. Monday it sprinkled a little here and there. Tuesday when we were driving back home through yosemite it rained pretty hard.
On to the pics.
We had a visitor at the gas station and Miki freaked out at what she saw on my seat.
Bodie ghost town
The snow that stopped us
Walking down to Laural Lake
Coming back down
Bob caught in the act of vandalizm.
It was nice meeting everybody.
Oh, and basically, the reason I chose June lake for this event is because it's the best campground that can handle large groups. There are many campgrounds in the area that are much better than June, but they're either too small, don't take reservations, or have some other problem. For example, twin lakes at mammoth (I keep saying mammoth because there is also a twin lakes at bridgeport) has lots of bears, mosquitos and tourists. I'm not sure which of those are worse.
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07-19-2006, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Robinhood150
Oh, and basically, the reason I chose June lake for this event is because it's the best campground that can handle large groups. There are many campgrounds in the area that are much better than June, but they're either too small, don't take reservations, or have some other problem. For example, twin lakes at mammoth (I keep saying mammoth because there is also a twin lakes at bridgeport) has lots of bears, mosquitos and tourists. I'm not sure which of those are worse.
p.s. Nice pics Steve
I saved off a few of my taco. I'm still trying to find the best way to post my pics.Russell
07-19-2006, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Robinhood150
Bob caught in the act of vandalizm.
...and to all those wondering about the significance of the kitty, you'll have to ask Lance's girlfriend...or Lance
Last edited by Bob_98SR5; 07-19-2006 at 11:11 PM.
lol
