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Count me in for the scenic route.
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Which brings up an interesting question: Do we want to do this as the typical scree slog that it will be if we just head up to the peak, or do we want to do the scenic route by heading up to Meysan Lake before heading up the scree slog? This would probably add an hour to an hour-and-a-half to the climb. My personal preference would be to do the scenic route.
The answer from other participants will be important in letting the LPL group know how much longer they can wait before heading up. For some reason I thought we had to go to Meysan Lake first anyway. So I guess there is no change for me......................................................DUG
Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time. ~Steven Wright
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Come on out and enjoy the mountains then enjoy a feast at the Portal. While you're there support Doug, Earlene and the rest of the Portal crew. They are the best!
When: Saturday, July 31st
Where: MEYSAN TRAILHEAD 6:00AM
Post hike: Whitney Portal
White Tundra - Meysan
DobeMom - Meysan
DUG and son - Meysan
Richard P. - Meysan
Gary Schlageter - Meysan
Blooty - Meysan
Shin - Meysan
markwjpcp - Meysan
carthick - Meysan
Moosetracks (Laura) - LPL
tomcat_rc - LPL
spinefxr - LPL
JamesL - LPL
RyanB - LPL I'm bringing one more for Meysan - Matt. He doesn't post/read the boards, but he is a Scout Leader/Eagle Scout/Marine and was on Team Snail's successful Whitney dayhike on the 2nd. I just want to make sure we have enough muscle on hand to help Richard with his pack............................DUG
Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time. ~Steven Wright
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I'm sorry to hear this, Brandon and Carole! You and your family will be in my prayers...
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I'm up for the scenic route also. I'm slow though, so they may have to wait even longer,  Looking forward to Doug's bacon cheese burger already! 
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So does 1:00 pm for the summit sound OK?
BTW, now I'm (not just my pack) planning on asking to be carried up.
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BTW, now I'm (not just my pack) planning on asking to be carried up.
Shouldn't be a problem with the crew I'm bringing............................................DUG
Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time. ~Steven Wright
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Hi!
Does anyone know what our prospects of running into large marauding bands of starving mosquito's Saturday on the Meysan Lakes Trail is?
Thanks!
White Tundra
It's what I drive,
not where I live.
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Doug has set up a DEET shower behind The Store. 
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Friday night -
Is anyone staying at the family campgrounds?
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Here's to all getting to the summit and back down safely (or more importantly, having fun and getting back down safely). I was waiting to post as there was a chance of combining a business trip with the group hike (driving down to OC with stops along the way). As business dictates the dates, I'll be down south within the next few weeks and plan on Baldy or SG while there. Definitely bringing the gear; hope to hike with some of you. And as always, looking forward to TR's and pix. Have a great group hike! 
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Can't wait MC. I'll be out of town Aug 7th and Sept 5th so hopefully itn't not those two weekends....Look forward to seeing you, maybe you should kidnap Tom on the way down!!!!
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MC What date are you looking at for Baldy?
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Hi, guys and gals: I'll most likely not be there for the hike tomorrow. Our house is in W Palmdale, pretty close to the Crown fire that's burning SW of us  . I was pretty freaked out last night, got my car packed for the dogs. Thankfully didn't have to evac. I will be home keeping an eye on things tonight, as winds tend to kick up in the late afternoons here in the valley. Good luck and be safe tomorrow!! Kristine
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It ws difficult to see across the IWV this morning because of all the smoke drifting in from those fires. I hope we can see across the Whitney Zone tomorrow afternoon.
See you all in the morning.
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I was pretty freaked out last night, got my car packed for the dogs. Thankfully didn't have to evac. I will be home keeping an eye on things tonight, as winds tend to kick up in the late afternoons here in the valley. Wow! Take care.
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have fun this weekend y'all! look forward to your posts
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Hi, guys and gals: I'll most likely not be there for the hike tomorrow. Our house is in W Palmdale, pretty close to the Crown fire that's burning SW of us . Kristine Wow that's a bummer Kristine. I hope they get that fire under control soon. There was a lot of smoke in the Adelanto/Kramer Junction area...I passed a bunch of fire trucks/crews returning off the Hwy 58. Was hoping to meet you. Be safe...PS I used to have Dobies, they're great dogs! Yours are v. pretty Tracie
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MC What date are you looking at for Baldy? Our business trips are subject to change... We've had clients change a meeting the day before (after airline tickets were purchased). This trip... we'll be driving. I just spoke to Dave (my husband); looking at either 7th/8th or 14th/15th. I'll start a new post with dates as we firm our plans. Would love to meet you, Cindy! Jeff, will you be in town on the 8th? Shin, hoping we can carpool to Mt. Baldy together. Again. This time, I can drive... Kristine, I can imagine how disappointed you are to be missing the hike today but completely understand your reasons to stay home. You are still in my thoughts and prayers (as are all affected by these So Cal fires).
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I was watching the flames from work Fri, though there were many chem and water drops it was moving quite fast. Hope all is well. Hi, guys and gals: I'll most likely not be there for the hike tomorrow. Our house is in W Palmdale, pretty close to the Crown fire that's burning SW of us . I was pretty freaked out last night, got my car packed for the dogs. Thankfully didn't have to evac. I will be home keeping an eye on things tonight, as winds tend to kick up in the late afternoons here in the valley. Good luck and be safe tomorrow!! Kristine
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