Trip Report
Hoover Wilderness and Upper Yosemite Backpacking Trip with My Son - August 2013
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Sunday September 8, 2013 10:43pm
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My son and I did the 49.6 mile Smedberg Lake loop over five days in August. A fun trip worth doing.
Quasimodo
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About the Author
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
Wyoming
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Thanks. Awfully pretty photos and once again that sense of joy being with one's own out in the wilds.
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mtnyoung
Trad climber
Twain Harte, California
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Weird - ten minutes ago I told my daughter that we'd pass by Smedberg Lake on our next PCT trip. She thought it was a funny name. And then, there you are with photos and all. Thanks for the preview!
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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So beautiful!
Thanks for the tour.
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10b4me
Social climber
Lida Junction
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Only been in that area once. Need to go back. I really like that reflection picture of Robinson Lake.
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pc
climber
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Beautiful places and photos. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
pc
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Powder
Trad climber
the Box
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Beautiful photos; beautiful area.
Bring back memories (my first solo backpacking trip.)
Thanks for sharing! = )
P.S. Llamas at Crown Lake?!!???? O.o Now that's new... : O
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Love the photos and that area. Thank you for taking us along!
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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just a year or two ago I was in that region. Saw the back of the sawtooths. Until then, I didn't realize how vast that area is, but so easily accessible.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, Quasimodo ... wow, neat trip report, thanks for sharing... and, some of the lovely photos are starting to show up now...
say, to mtnyoung... thanks for the added fun note...
:)
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lars johansen
Trad climber
West Marin, CA
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Way to go with your son. He'll remember this for life.
lars
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adrian korosec
climber
Tucson
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Quasi, what is your opinion of the Double Rainbow? I have thru-hiked the PCT with a Squall II and had to retire it. I have in my possession the Double RB as a replacement but haven't tried it yet.
The good, bad and ugly...let us know please!
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Quasimodo
Trad climber
CA
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Author's Reply
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Sep 10, 2013 - 12:46am PT
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My son and I have spent 12 nights over three Sierra backpacking trips in the Double Rainbow. Last year we did the South Lake to North Lake loop and spent two hours minimum everyday waiting out intense thunderstorms (5 days total). It worked almost perfectly.
Overall i like this tent considering it weighs in less than three pounds It is a little narrow for large folks like me (6-4) and my son (6-1). It is vented all along the bottom but condensation builds up in the roof. Entry from both sides is nice. Not self standing but you can use trekking poles. Actually it is very durable considering how light the fabric. The stakes are hollow tube so be careful not to beat them in with a rock. I have broken one stake by driving it too hard between some rocks. The tie downs are a little weak but I have had no problems.
Warning - it does not come factory seam sealed unless you pay an extra $25 and ask them to do it. A tiny drip developed after a 3 hour thunderstorm. Very waterproof if you consider I did not know it was not seamed sealed until I complained to the company. Best to read the directions carefully.
I will endure some discomfort to carry less weight. Overall I am happy with the DR. I recommended the DR to a friend. He hates the narrow footprint and bought another tent.
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
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Sep 10, 2013 - 08:08pm PT
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Very nice,
Beautiful pics from the range of light.
thank you!!!!
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Mark Sensenbach
climber
CA
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Sep 10, 2013 - 09:30pm PT
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Thanks for posting. Great looking trip. Awesome pics. What a good son and pop trip!
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Radish
Trad climber
SeKi, California
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Sep 11, 2013 - 01:22pm PT
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Nice! Photos and all! Makes me want to get up there and spend some time. We all need this! Thanks.........
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Blakey
Trad climber
Sierra Vista
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Sep 12, 2013 - 06:34am PT
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Looks beautiful - TFPU.
Steve
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