I second the camp high strategy (weather permitting) and almost never camp at lakes. ? I also avoid high use campsites on the theory that bears and mini bears frequent those places. ? Some of my favorite times have been crossing passes alone in the early AM and late in the day.
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On Jun 10, 2024, at 4:00?PM, Jingbo Ni <jnistargazer@...> wrote:
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For dinner and breakfast I normally need 3L of water . But if I hike a few miles then have my breakfast later at a water source down the trail, I only need to carry 1.5-2L water. Usually before a pass there are some creeks or small lakes, so the distance of carrying the water up should not be long.
On Sun, Jun 9, 2024 at 09:44 AM, Curt Kinchen wrote:
noted destinations and established campsites heavily favor lakes,
Yes, I've noticed this too. The established campsites and guides sometimes overlook great sites with great views over spots that may have easier access to water. I don't mind hauling a little extra water for a great view for the evening and morning.
