 Topic Name: Bikepacking in the Eastern Sierras, Mammoth, etc ?
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on: July 15, 2011, 09:09:04 PM
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ss29er
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA
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« on: July 15, 2011, 09:09:04 PM » |
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I'm looking to create a great bikepacking loop through the Eastern Sierras of California. I live in Mammoth, and we have amazing terrain and gorgeous scenery throughout. Hikers have the John Muir trail and the PCT- we need a mountain biking adventure as grand! I'm starting to string together some gps tracks, and if anybody has any input, experience, etc with trips in and around Lone Pine, Big Pine, Bishop, Mammoth, June, Mono Lake, White Mountains, Glass mountains, etc... I could sure use the help... Thanks!
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Topic Name: Bikepacking in the Eastern Sierras, Mammoth, etc ?
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Reply #1 on: July 16, 2011, 05:21:22 AM
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Topic Name: Bikepacking in the Eastern Sierras, Mammoth, etc ?
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Reply #2 on: July 16, 2011, 05:32:57 PM
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ss29er
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA
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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2011, 05:32:57 PM » |
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Thanks, AZTripper- I wasn't aware of that thread. Slightly different area, but could be cool to combine the tahoe rim possibly... Hmmm...  |
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Topic Name: Bikepacking in the Eastern Sierras, Mammoth, etc ?
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Reply #3 on: July 17, 2011, 12:02:25 PM
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SlowDave
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2011, 12:02:25 PM » |
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I am going to be in your area from the last Thursday in July through the following week. I will be camping with a group that is mostly interested in flyfishing but I will be bringing my Fargo and riding as much as possible. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Dave
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Topic Name: Bikepacking in the Eastern Sierras, Mammoth, etc ?
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Reply #4 on: July 17, 2011, 01:54:01 PM
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Area45
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2011, 01:54:01 PM » |
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I'm going to keep an eye on this. I've been planning to head up there and link some rides together. I've done some moto rides out of Bishop that would be good for Bikepacking. Lots of climbing though. One route is up Silver Canyon to the White Mountains. Another is up to Coyote Flat. Out of Lee Vining up to Kavanaugh Ridge is another good one. I have some pics here. http://errinv.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Sierras-July-08-Errin-Pics/5526524_5UPrW#338348916_kvr5nThis is Coyote Flat above Bishop.  |
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Topic Name: Bikepacking in the Eastern Sierras, Mammoth, etc ?
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Reply #5 on: July 20, 2011, 05:39:01 AM
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ss29er
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA
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« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2011, 05:39:01 AM » |
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I am going to be in your area from the last Thursday in July through the following week. I will be camping with a group that is mostly interested in flyfishing but I will be bringing my Fargo and riding as much as possible. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Dave
Hi Dave, I'll be back in mammoth on July 25 (on vacation now)- and will be doing some training rides with a few guys training for Leadville- email me: snaps0027 at gmail dot com if ur interested in riding. Peace |
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Topic Name: Bikepacking in the Eastern Sierras, Mammoth, etc ?
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Reply #6 on: July 20, 2011, 05:43:51 AM
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ss29er
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA
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« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2011, 05:43:51 AM » |
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Hi Area45 - i would love to pick your brain about linking some rides- especially silver canyon and other stuff in the whites- if you have any more info, or just wanna chat about the possibilities, email me: snaps0027 at gmail dot com - thanks!!
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Topic Name: Bikepacking in the Eastern Sierras, Mammoth, etc ?
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Reply #7 on: August 07, 2011, 04:36:08 PM
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SlowDave
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« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2011, 04:36:08 PM » |
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I just got back from 10 days in the mammoth area. Great riding and great camping. I even took my Fargo down the ski hill a couple of times with only one endo and a few bruises. I am sure the crash was due to my laughing so hard. An absolutely great place to ride.  |
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Topic Name: Bikepacking in the Eastern Sierras, Mammoth, etc ?
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Reply #8 on: August 21, 2011, 12:44:21 PM
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ImAFred
Big B
Location: Las Vegas NV
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« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2011, 12:44:21 PM » |
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any new info on this area?
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