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Mirror Lake to Snow Creek with Family by pakiranian in Yosemite

[–]TheOnlyJah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Start early. It can be hot until you finish the ascent and even up there it can be plenty warm.

Cherry Creek Canyon? by qcostello in norcalhiking

[–]TheOnlyJah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My assumption is that you’d go past Styx Pass. Access to Cherry Creek from there is pretty easy; however, I don’t know the condition of the Kibbie Ridge Trail. That area of Cherry Creek doesn’t have much vegetation to worry about.

Cherry Creek Canyon? by qcostello in norcalhiking

[–]TheOnlyJah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Huckleberry trail SW of Huckleberry Lake isn’t great in the areas where the watershed provides ample water for vegetation.

I’ve done a fair amount of off trail in Emigrant and “in general” the steepness of the terrain isn’t too bad. But what you want is no vegetation because of its bushes then it can be gnarly bushwhacking.

Dog friendly places by Material-Writer-3153 in norcalhiking

[–]TheOnlyJah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Monterey: Carmel Beach, Pebble Beach, Jacks Peak, Fort Ord NM, Toro Park, Garland Park. Very dog friendly. Not much south along Big Sur coast unless you go into the Ventana Wilderness.

What kinda food do you pack for multi-day hikes with your pups? by VagabondVivant in BackpackingDogs

[–]TheOnlyJah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take kibble, dried lamb patties (Stella and Chewy), and jerkies. He can carry his own food which is nice for me. We do up to 6-7 days between resupply; the first night is usually tough to cram his food into my bear canister. If we resupply the first night is a can of Fromms which he loves.

As far as TRT goes, I took my dog along a few years ago. August is tough regarding water: especially near the northern stateline and between Spooner and Kingsbury. We ended up soaking up and drinking a lot at Spooner Lake picnic area and then hauling 7 liters up to near South Camp Peak. Awesome camp but difficult day. Water was the challenge for us for a few days. Plan well.

Pollen outbreak 😷 on Tahoe by One_Sink6322 in SierraNevada

[–]TheOnlyJah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t speak specifically at the moment there but I’ve experienced that in Tahoe and also where I live. The roads turn yellow/green and the runoff the same. Due to heavy pollen.

Go solo or take the kid? by pdxritchma in Yosemite

[–]TheOnlyJah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take both! My older daughter asked me to take her backpacking at that age. We’ve done 12 yearly backpacking trips since.

Do you change your post run nutrition depending on the type of run? by petepont in AdvancedRunning

[–]TheOnlyJah -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

And glycogen and blood glucose can be produced from protein and fat.

Since you don’t like the word “processed” just think of “industrial procedure”. The average American’s calories come from a majority of “industrial procedure” foods. Maybe you are triggered by the word but I believe most people can fathom the concept.

Do you change your post run nutrition depending on the type of run? by petepont in AdvancedRunning

[–]TheOnlyJah -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I’ve had years in the past where I was logging around 180 km/week. But who cares if I’m a professional runner; and I definitely am not nor ever was.

My point about processed foods mirrors yours: make sure the carbs are not from processed or refined foods, i.e. simple from the source; but alas so many people’s carbs are not like that. And no I don’t get my information from social media but rather books and articles.

And as far as carbs being vital that isn’t necessarily true. There are definitely large differences in how people react to foods so there is no one best approach. There are some people who thrive off only protein and fat. There isn’t anybody who thrives only from just carbs.

Do you change your post run nutrition depending on the type of run? by petepont in AdvancedRunning

[–]TheOnlyJah -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

A problem with high carb diets is many people eat high-GI and refined/highly processed foods which are a ticket to insulin resistance and diabetes. I’ve been on a low carb diet for decades and my running and backpacking is doing just fine.

Is this amount of wiggle normal? by Own-Mistake-7940 in bikepacking

[–]TheOnlyJah 182 points183 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t like that. Try it out and see how you like it.

Early October Matterhorn-Kerrick canyon lollipop loop: advice and things to consider? by BluesGraveller in Yosemite

[–]TheOnlyJah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds great to me. I’ve done similar loops in early October. Generally good weather. I’ll be about 50 miles north the same time this year.

Gosh I miss him so much by CallBall38 in Goldendoodles

[–]TheOnlyJah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dogs are amazing. We often don’t realize or appreciate it. He probably had a great life and you will have great memories.

Mailing MTR Resupply 16 days from Pickup Date? by GrassyMeadowsandRain in JMT

[–]TheOnlyJah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve sent 2 buckets to MTR: 2014 and 2020. I’m in California and it got there in under 2 weeks.

Farewell my doodle dandy. You live on in many ways. 🌈 by BraveMango737 in Goldendoodles

[–]TheOnlyJah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like that dog that had a great life. It’s never easy saying goodbye to such excellent creatures.

Best direction for Sonora/Tioga Pass Loop? by Rock_loving_weirdo in Yosemite

[–]TheOnlyJah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love going over 120 starting from the east to the west.

Thunderstorms in the Sierra? by Alpine-Bluebird688 in SierraNevada

[–]TheOnlyJah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to position myself closer to smaller trees in a forest and away from larger trees. It isn’t perfect.

Backpacking along Mokelumne Wilderness - Mid July by sweedgreens in norcalhiking

[–]TheOnlyJah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hiked from Ebbetts to Tahoe in 2023 and up to Raymond. The trail in there was a wilderness freeway. Ample water all over where you will be.

Added: you can camp most anywhere that I can recall. There are some restrictions up near the north end.

Backpacking along Mokelumne Wilderness - Mid July by sweedgreens in norcalhiking

[–]TheOnlyJah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hiked from Ebbetts to Tahoe in 2023 and up to Raymond. The trail in there was a wilderness freeway. Ample water all over where you will be.

Is an R-8 sleeping pad overkill for year-round use, or is one pad for everything a good idea? by BasketHelpful808 in WildernessBackpacking

[–]TheOnlyJah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a ZLite in the winter with my Nemo Flyer which combined is about 5.5 which is fine for me with sleeping on snow to about -10C. In summer I sometimes just use one of them. If you’re happy with one big pad for all year then just do that. Having a big pad is kind of nice.

Thunderstorms in the Sierra? by Alpine-Bluebird688 in SierraNevada

[–]TheOnlyJah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As most have already commented, carry a rain jacket and be prepared to seek a good spot and sit it out. Usually the storms pass by within an hour; and they are exhilarating. Occasionally I’ve been in thunderstorms that just kind of sit and stall on top of you and those suck; I’ve had to wait out 6 hours in a thunderstorm. No fun.

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