JUL 6TH, 1:01PM

Rachael created the group.

Rachael
Hello fellow Dongs. So I was looking at desolation wilderness sites and there’s definitely permits, but there’s also free campsites bear lovers leap
But it’s first come first serve. What do u guys prefer?
I’ve never been to desolation wilderness so I’m not sure if we’d have to park and then backpack in
Rachael Yao named the conversation: 7/21-7/22 Lovers Leap.
https://www.recreation.gov/permits/map_of_Desolation-Wilderness-Permit/r/wildernessAreaMap.do?page=map&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72202
Desolation Wilderness Permit, CA
With numerous alpine lakes, scenic waterfalls and towering granite peaks, Desolation Wilderness is a perfect location for a summer trip. Whether you want an arduous climb or a relaxing walk, you'll find what you're looking for here.
recreation.gov
This is the desolation area
At #18 your'e about a mile from the main road.
#41 is near Echo lakes, which is the center-top of the picture yo uposted.

Rachael
The only available sites are 8, 9, and 10 for a 6+ group
I think
For 6 and under, 2,8,10,11,19 are free
In deso? Those are super far.

Rachael
Yeah, for 8+ people, it’s only 8,10,11
Well there's 5 here. We could get away with #2.
To #2 is 7 miles, to #8 is over 10.
Not really difficuly hikes, but you probably won't be able to climb much.

Rachael
7 miles from the trailhead?
Yeah. From Eagle

Rachael
I’m down to hike/backpack
If we want to climb lovers, then the car turnout campsites would probably be better
Amy Tang added Andy Brown.

Amy
Hi, Andy's my coworker who I toprope with 🙂
Yeah it's hard to squeeze multiple activities into a trip. If you'd rather climb I'd do the car turnout.

Rachael
What do u guys prefer?

Andy
Hi everyone 👋🏼
Hi Andy! 👋
Rachael it doesn't matter to me. I'll go wherever.
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Amy
I vote more climbing

Rachael
I vote climbing as well
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JUL 6TH, 7:15PM
You added Phi Le.
Phi Le left the conversation.
Hi guys. This is my friend phi
Rather. Can I invite my friend/belay partner phi? 😅

Rachael
HI PHI
I WAS JUST ABOUT TO INVITE YOU
You added Phi Le.

Phi

Amy
Hi Phi! Nice to e-meet you
JUL 7TH, 10:17PM

Amy
who has cars lol
we can also rent 2
I do. Will be taking phi if he commits so ill have space for 3 more.

Amy
DIBS
I also have space for gear and a roof rack.

Caleb
Also lover's leap is all trad, how many leaders do we have?
Not me. I'm not an outdoor climber.

Rachael
There’s a few boulders!
I’m pretty sure
Yeah they're so so.

Rachael
Also second dibs on car

Amy
wait we're bouldering at lover's leap?
Who has rope gear?, 😅

Amy
I can prolly steal Jon's gear (I think he bought some ages ago)

Caleb
I have gear and can lead
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Andy
Hey yall. ive got a trad rack a rope and a car
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Champion.

Andy
Oh backreading here. Not comfortable placing trad gear myself

Aram
Well having the gear is a good start.
TUE 9:17AM
Amy Tang added Ruoping Xu.

Amy
@Rachael Yao is there non-traddy climbing around the area?
Phi had brought that up with me too. "everyone calls it out because its so well known but if we wanna do sport or TR, something along the i-80 corridor or buck’s bar dome makes a lot more sense"
Instead of going to Lovers.

Amy
I'm down for that

Ruoping
Hi everyone!
Hi there

Andy
👋🏼

Ruoping
I can also drive if we need
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And I've never done trad or lead 😶

Rachael
I’m fine with anything, it’s wherever people want to go
Also sorry I haven’t been planning really - will be a lot more free after my boards on Friday

Andy
if we only have 1 trad leader i think we gotta go somewhwre other than lovers

Andy
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/114347347/bowman-area
Rock Climbing in Bowman Area, Lake Tahoe
Find rock climbing routes, photos, and guides for every state, along with real-life experiences and advice from fellow climbers.
mountainproject.com
^ 1 idea, will look more later
Yeah Phi said the same thing about Bowman.
https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105734183/center-wall
And also this one.
SUN 12:33PM

Rachael
Bowman looks good.  Is there free dispersed camping around there?
SUN 6:51PM

Ruoping
omg this is next weekend
does everyone here live in sf?
I'm in Hayward, Phi is in Oakland

Ryan
I'm in San Jose

Ruoping
mmkay, i'm on mountain view
i'll volunteer driving from south bay

Rachael
Anyone leaving Friday? Or are we all Saturday morning

Ruoping
saturday morning works for me
MON 8:58AM

Amy
@Christopher, do you mind having a dog in the car? Brother wants me to take care of Compton this weekend. He's hypoallergenic
I do... Sorry

Amy
nw, I'll tell him no then

Ryan
There goes my dreams of having a crag dog on a climbing trip

Amy
or actually @Andy, you're driving too?

Ruoping
Lol I don't mind! But you're in sf
What kind of dog

Amy
goldendoodle, about 40lbs so medium sized

Ryan
😍

Ruoping
So cute
If going thru SF isn't too long I could take him

Amy
thanks Ruoping! Yeah we;ll see if we need to inconvenience you after Andy sees this 😛
Nice! Crag doggo

Rachael
Wait... can my 80lb lab come
I have a roof rack

Amy
Lollll
Poor boba

Rachael
Lol

Amy
Does boba like other dogs? Compton and boba have never met

Rachael
Boba lovessss other dogs
But I’m bringing her to SF tonight if u wanna test them out 😉

Amy
Oh nice, how long?

Rachael
Probably till tomorrow evening
MON 6:36PM

Amy
Looks like there's non reservable campgrounds at Bowman, and Baltimore lake has dispersed camping
Also who's got bear canisters? :B
Omg what if they eat compton
Also are the Emeralds an option? https://www.mountainproject.com/photo/108296893/deep-water-soloing-on-a-great-boulder-problem-at-the-emeralds-probably-a-v1-grea
MON 7:56PM

Ruoping
woah the emeralds look so cool
hmm it seems kinda far from baltimore, but if we're only driving and not hiking much, it looks doable
7:57AM

Andy
@Amy Tang yep I can drive a pup

Andy
Can you link to the campsite(s) you found? Wana make sure they dont require high vehicle clearance
I have a tow strap I've been dying to use. 😂

Andy
lol
I guess if you have a truck I can park where the road ends and you can ferry us in the last couple miles
Yeah that would work too. haha
How early do you guys want to leave? It's going to be warm by midmorning. https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/South+Lake+Tahoe+CA+96150:4:US

Rachael
Before the sun comes up!
I’m down to go super early
Chris I can drive to ur place to meet u
Alright

Andy
yea early is good w me
pumped to not make the tahoe drive in the usual friday after work morass...
I usually leave for Yose at 3, would that time work for you guys? Who am I taking again? Phi, Rachael, maybe Amy?

Amy
I'll drive with Andy then, can't leave puppers alone
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Andy
anyone else in sf/oakland/berkeley need a ride? have room for 1-2 more
I do too. Do we all need to drive?

Amy
Ryan Aram Ruoping are south bay

Phi
3 cars make sense i think. south bay, east bay, SF/dog car

Amy
Yeah

Rachael
Hmm wait who’s closest to Redwood City?

Amy
Lol come crash at mine