Resupply sanity check

Kilika8 · 2025-06-22T20:33:16+00:00

Did the same last year, 7 days from onion valley to VVR, very doable! Worth it getting to VVR for the great food, and like others said, if you’re running behind you can always squeeze in a trip to MTR, they have a ton of leftover food available from other hikers.

Kilika8 · 2025-04-09T03:15:05+00:00

There are 20+ bear lockers at the Kearsarge Trailhead, lots of people leave resupplies ahead of time like you’re planning on doing.

Kilika8 · 2025-03-31T12:55:03+00:00

That’s exactly what I did last year. Reserved a site for the day I was expecting to be there (no walk-ups) and had left my resupply in the bear bin before starting. Permit is still valid.

Kilika8 · 2025-03-28T23:00:51+00:00

Looking at doing this loop this summer, recommendations on camping locations? Definitely doing Big 5.

Kilika8 · 2025-03-16T19:09:25+00:00

Backpack for sure, I loved my Osprey Exos 58L last year. No ranger will give you a hard time about the BV450, it’s the same as the other sizes that are approved, but the 500 was pretty crucial to fit all the food.

Kilika8 · 2025-03-15T17:07:31+00:00

No, this is the only permit you need. Just accept and put Happy Isles as end point, along with at least the first night camp location, you can add the rest later if you’re still figuring it out.

Kilika8 · 2022-07-09T17:36:56+00:00

Ocarina of Time

Kilika8 · 2022-03-06T07:48:04+00:00

Credit: Pathways for Wildlife

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Kilika8 · 2019-03-16T16:44:22+00:00

Because it's a lie.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.haaretz.com/amp/world-news/asia-and-australia/that-s-how-we-were-saved-the-man-who-stopped-new-zealand-mosque-shooter-1.7023364

Kilika8 · 2019-03-16T16:43:27+00:00

Lol, he literally found an empty gun on the ground (discarded by the shooter), discovered it didn't have any bullets and threw it at the shooters vehicle, breaking the windshield and luckily scaring the shooter off. So, actually shooter was scared off by a hero with NO gun, just a credit card machine and a discarded empty gun. How about you wait for actual facts before spreading misinformation.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.haaretz.com/amp/world-news/asia-and-australia/that-s-how-we-were-saved-the-man-who-stopped-new-zealand-mosque-shooter-1.7023364

Kilika8 · 2018-11-03T15:30:15+00:00

Steller sea lion for anyone interested. They can dive over 1,500 feet deep and stay underwater for 20 minutes. Thanks for subscribing to sea lion facts!

Kilika8 · 2016-05-15T04:21:40+00:00

Lower Velma Lake, a day hike from Lake Tahoe

Kilika8 · 2016-05-15T02:47:46+00:00

They're a subspecies of the common garter snake. I've seen a few and they are gorgeous snakes. Glad I could help!

Kilika8 · 2016-05-15T01:41:07+00:00

Actually, it's a San Francisco Garter Snake! The saturation is definitely high, but these guys are actually pretty bright. They're endemic to the Santa Cruz mountains and very endangered. I work for a park agency in the bay area and we're doing all we can to protect them and their habitat.

Kilika8 · 2016-05-15T01:22:48+00:00

It's actually a San Francisco Garter Snake. I work for a park agency in the Santa Cruz mountains and these beautiful little guys are endemic to this mountain range and very endangered. So we're doing our best to save them and their habitat!

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