US West Eastern Sierras to Funnel Lake and Laurel Lakes August 21-23rd, 2020

[PapaDave]

Eastern Sierras—>Coyote Flats—>Funnel Lake—>Laurel Lakes—>High altitude camping—>Could it get any better?

 

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[PapaDave]

Some great shots of what you’ll see

 

[Jim SoG]

WOW what a beautiful place, Looks to be a great trip. Wish I was a bit closer or I would join you all.....

Jim

 

[PapaDave]

WOW what a beautiful place, Looks to be a great trip. Wish I was a bit closer or I would join you all.....

Jim

You live really close?

 

[arsh510]

I would like to go but I don't have a Radio yet, would that be okay?

 

[PapaDave]

I would like to go but I don't have a Radio yet, would that be okay?

You’ll need a HAM radio, portable Radios (handheld) are on amazon ranging from Baofeng $23 to Yaesu FT60’s or 70‘s for $199. If you opt for Baofeng buy an 15” antenna and don’t drop the radio. Even without a license you can legally listen in and they are the gold standard for our communications.

 

[arsh510]

You’ll need a HAM radio, portable Radios (handheld) are on amazon ranging from Baofeng $23 to Yaesu FT60’s or 70‘s for $199. If you opt for Baofeng buy an 15” antenna and don’t drop the radio. Even without a license you can legally listen in and they are the gold standard for our communications.

I will look into them, thanks.

 

[KLTH19]

Always wanted to head up to Laurel Lakes. Form watching videos, it looks like my stock Jeep Cherokee KL Trailhawk would be OK (8.7 inches of clearance) - any recommendations on ground clearance?

 

[Jim SoG]

You’ll need a HAM radio, portable Radios (handheld) are on amazon ranging from Baofeng $23 to Yaesu FT60’s or 70‘s for $199. If you opt for Baofeng buy an 15” antenna and don’t drop the radio. Even without a license you can legally listen in and they are the gold standard for our communications.

Maybe someone going will have an extra if you dont buy on now......

 

[Jim SoG]

You live really close?

I am in Fernley Nevada (35miles east of Reno)

 

[socal66]

I am interested but tentative pending my daughter's schedule for going back to school not occurring that same weekend. I would like to join from the LA area and meet up there on the 395. Would GMRS radio work or will you be communicating solely on HAM bands?

 

[Jim SoG]

I am interested but tentative pending my daughter's schedule for going back to school not occurring that same weekend. I would like to join from the LA area and meet up there on the 395. Would GMRS radio work or will you be communicating solely on HAM bands?

Should be ok: OLB Comms US: Ham:146.460, GMRS:15, CB:16

 

[Mike-S]

I am interested but tentative pending my daughter's schedule for going back to school not occurring that same weekend. I would like to join from the LA area and meet up there on the 395. Would GMRS radio work or will you be communicating solely on HAM bands?

GMRS is fine. We can meet at shell at about 5:30 Friday night
Shell
3011 Main St, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-2998

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[Mike-S]

I am in Fernley Nevada (35miles east of Reno)

You could meet us Friday night at 5:30
Shell
3011 Main St, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-2998

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[PapaDave]

@Mike-S will be leading the trip as I am trying to get married that weekend :)

 

[Mike-S]

I am interested but tentative pending my daughter's schedule for going back to school not occurring that same weekend. I would like to join from the LA area and meet up there on the 395. Would GMRS radio work or will you be communicating solely on HAM bands?

Yes GMRS is fine.

Always wanted to head up to Laurel Lakes. Form watching videos, it looks like my stock Jeep Cherokee KL Trailhawk would be OK (8.7 inches of clearance) - any recommendations on ground clearance?

You may be able to make it into Laurel Lakes but I’m not so sure about funnel lake.

 

[Jim SoG]

@Mike-S will be leading the trip as I am trying to get married that weekend :)

Cool! Congrats!@!!

 

[KLTH19]

I am interested but tentative pending my daughter's schedule for going back to school not occurring that same weekend. I would like to join from the LA area and meet up there on the 395. Would GMRS radio work or will you be communicating solely on HAM bands?

Yes GMRS is fine.

Always wanted to head up to Laurel Lakes. Form watching videos, it looks like my stock Jeep Cherokee KL Trailhawk would be OK (8.7 inches of clearance) - any recommendations on ground clearance?

You may be able to make it into Laurel Lakes but I’m not so sure about funnel lake.

Thanks. I could probably pick my way up the hill, but I don't want to slow you guys down so I'll pass this time.

 

[KingsRiverKid]

I was thinking of tagging along. How nasty is that hairpin at Laurel? I read about a 4runner rollover there. I'm in a GX470.

 

[BCMoto]

I did rsvp but I know some dont like to have a full size go along so if thats the case please let me know!