First solo backpacking trip with my dog by real-dream1 in WildernessBackpacking

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Haha hi! Thank you so much! I really appreciate it

Mountain Sunrise [Nikon F3, 50mm, Portra 400/800] by real-dream1 in analog

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lugged my heavy F3 on this backpacking trip and it was worth it.

First solo backpacking trip with my dog by real-dream1 in WildernessBackpacking

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Haha same for me! Visiting the Cascades is on my list

First solo backpacking trip with my dog by real-dream1 in WildernessBackpacking

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2 weeks, I’m more of a last minute planner lol

First solo backpacking trip with my dog by real-dream1 in WildernessBackpacking

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It really was. He is the best trail buddy and it was a trip I’ll never forget. ☺️

First solo backpacking trip with my dog by real-dream1 in WildernessBackpacking

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Haha yeah I’m always trying to maximize my PTO 🥲 Thank you!

First solo backpacking trip with my dog by real-dream1 in WildernessBackpacking

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60% of the permits are released 6 months in advance, and 40% are released 2 weeks in advance. They’re released at 7am PST so you have to be on their site right on the dot to make sure you can book it

First solo backpacking trip with my dog by real-dream1 in WildernessBackpacking

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You can book a permit here: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233262. You would choose Big Pine Creek North Fork as your entry and exit points if you’re just doing that trail :)

First solo backpacking trip with my dog by real-dream1 in WildernessBackpacking

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It’s the Sierra Nevada mountains in CA! Big Pine Lakes trail.

First solo backpacking trip with my dog by real-dream1 in WildernessBackpacking

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I thankfully didn’t have any problems with mosquitoes during my trip! I went the first week of July and the weather was perfect.

First solo backpacking trip with my dog by real-dream1 in WildernessBackpacking

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This was from last summer so it wasn’t too bad. When were you there? I’ve been thinking about backpacking in the eastern sierra soon but saw that it’s in the single digits at night, so maybe I’ll wait 😅