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Saturday, July 27. 2013

Yesterday's report from Gwynnie's camp in the Sierra

At 0800 when the sun finally rises over the 9,000 ft. crest of the Sierra.


Sleeping under the stars: Duvet and 2 fleece blankets needed for 40-degree nights (going into 74-degree days).



Posted by Gwynnie at 05:00 | Comments (8) | Trackbacks (0)

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No bears?
#1 dianainsa on 2013-07-27 06:58 (Reply)
I'd imagine there's a .44 magnum or at least a .357 magnum under them pillows --and a dog just off camera --
#2 buddy larsen on 2013-07-27 08:55 (Reply)
Grizzly Bears don't like mountains. They like hills, prairie, and river valleys.

What Gwynnie does have up there are plenty of Mountain Lions.
#3 BD on 2013-07-27 10:33 (Reply)
Last time I did something like that in the Sierra, a black bear nearly came in the front door looking for chow. He ran off, but reluctantly, and it's probably a good thing there were about six of us or he might not have left.
#4 C W Swanson (Link) on 2013-07-27 10:49 (Reply)
Looks great, Gwynn. I note the steeply-angled roofs, which only means one thing. And I'm guessing the only contact you'll have with animals are those pesky racoons.

Hopefully that last sentence won't be going under the heading "Famous Last Words".

More pics, please!
    #5 Dr. Mercury on 2013-07-27 11:13 (Reply)
    Good eyes, Doc. Snow pack usually sits around the eves. In extreme winters, the cabins are buried.
    #5.1 Gwynne on 2013-07-27 13:28 (Reply)
    Yes, more pics and details. Is that building on the right connected or separate?
    #6 jma on 2013-07-27 11:21 (Reply)
    Don't mosquitoes make sleeping outside uncomfortable?
    #7 Fred Z on 2013-07-29 00:41 (Reply)

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