Photo: Linda Conklin Exploring Wilderness Lakes, Emigrant Wilderness and Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, California Highlights:
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Trip Number: 08203A Price: $425 Deposit: $50 Capacity: 13 Leader:
The Trip  Photo: Linda Conklin This trip has been canceled. If you have questions, please contact us. Join us for a mountain adventure in the clear Sierra Nevada air with other trip participants in their twenties and thirties. Focused on hiking, this trip is ideal for the in-shape outdoor enthusiast who loves wilderness lands, clear mountain lakes and granite expanses. Photographers will be delighted with the photo opportunities. Our area of exploration includes the Emigrant Wilderness and the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. We will learn about the wildlife and flora of the region as well as conservation issues.  Photo: Linda Conklin The Emigrant Wilderness is a glaciated landscape interspersed with numerous lakes and meadows. Precipitation averages 50 inches annually, 80 percent of it in the form of snow. Snow packs typically linger into June. Summers are generally dry and mild, but afternoon thundershowers occur periodically. The Carson-Iceberg Wilderness straddles the crest of the Central Sierra Nevada. It is a rugged landscape of great scenic beauty. The most recent native inhabitants, the Me Wuk, who lived on the west slope, and the Washoe of the Great Basin spent the warmer months hunting in the high country and trading with each other. The earliest emigrant crossing in the Carson-Iceberg area was in 1841 by the Bartleson-Bidwell party.
 Photo: Linda Conklin This itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions, poor trail conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances Day 1: We will meet in the late afternoon at a forest service campground for orientation and dinner. Day 2: We'll hike to the Carson Iceberg Wilderness' warmest swimming lake Day 3: Today we'll view volcanic peaks as we hike to another crystal clear, glacial lake in the Carson Iceberg Wilderness with a chance to hike further to another lake. Day 4: We'll hike on a trail with spectacular views of the granitic Stanislaus River Canyon to a hidden lake in the Emigrant Wilderness. You will have the option of hiking further to another lake. Getting There The forest service campground is approximately 3 hours away from Sacramento, San Francisco and Reno. A detailed map and driving instructions will be sent to you. Do not make any flight arrangements until after the trip leaders have approved you. Due to insurance regulations all transportation to the campground, trailheads, or other activities is the responsibility of each trip member. Those arriving by air should plan to rent a car or make their own arrangements to carpool with other trip participants. If you wish to carpool, a roster of other trip members will be provided before the trip. Trailhead access is on dirt roads currently rated for two wheel drive vehicles. The drive to the trailheads takes 40 to 60 minutes.
We'll stay at a forest service campground in the Pinecrest area. At an elevation of about 6000 feet, the days can be warm and the nights quite cool. Food will be hearty and nutritious with vegetarian options. In keeping with Sierra Club tradition, trip participants will prepare, cook and clean-up meals on a rotating basis with the assistance of a leader. Each morning, you will pack your lunch, to be eaten at a beautiful spot along the trail or at a lake. All meals will be provided from Thursday dinner to Sunday lunch.
Hiking will be moderate, 6-8 miles, with ups and downs at altitudes between 6500 feet and 9000 feet. The terrain will be rocky backcountry trails. Access to all the trails is on dirt roads. To enjoy the trip, you owe it to yourself and the group to get into the best possible physical condition before the trip.
You will need car camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad), typical day-hiking equipment and clothing. A more detailed equipment list will be sent to you after approval.
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Conservation Your leaders are volunteers. We have a long-term dedication to the Sierra Club, conservation, and enjoyment of the outdoors. We hope to impart to you some of our love for the Sierra Nevada and for the work of the Sierra Club. We believe that the Sierra Club's outings program provides an excellent opportunity for members to enjoy the fruits of past conservation victories and to learn about current concerns. While on this trip, please feel free to ask us about any particular conservation issues and to share environmental concerns from your area. We will also discuss the natural history of the area and conservation issues. We hope to have one or two speakers from the forest service and environmental groups. “Leave No Trace” will be emphasized and practiced during the trip.
See the How to Apply for an Outing section for more details on registering for this trip and details about our Reservation and Cancellation Policy. The payment of a deposit does not confirm you as a member on the trip. Participants must be approved by the trip leader. After signing up for this trip, you will be sent a confirmation packet containing approval materials (Participant Approval Questionnaire, Medical Form, Liability Release Form). Each applicant (including those on the waitlist) must fill out these forms and promptly mail them to the trip leader. The leader will review the approval materials and notify you of your acceptance in a timely manner.
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Jacob Morgan has been leading trips for the Sierra Club since 2001. He currently serves as the Rocky Mountain Chapter's outings chair, a Gay and Lesbian Sierrans outings leader, a Group and Chapter Outings Committee representative, and is a trail crew leader for several trail conservation groups in Colorado. He is heavily involved with hiking, backpacking, backcountry skiing, and cycling outings throughout the year. Jacob enjoys and promotes bicycling as a path to greater physical health, mental clarity, and environmental sustainability. He has most recently completed a 3,000 mile cross-America, self-supported tour in the autumn of 2005.
Linda Conklin recently retired from 30 years of teaching special education in the foothills of the Sierra near Yosemite. She and her family have spent many years camping, hiking, swimming in mountain lakes, and river rafting. In the past, she has led local Sierra Club outings, and has been involved in environmental politics. Now, her interest is to share her love of the earth and her outdoor experience with others. She has enjoyed leading family trips, lodge trips, and backpack trips, and looks forward to leading many more.