Just got back from high country

[raydog]

My family met another family (long time buds from SoCal with same aged kids) in the Sierras, about 16 miles out from Bridgeport, CA. We primitive camped above Twin Lakes on a good fishing stream (caught Rainbow and fried it)and did day trips into high country about 8k to 11k in elevation.....THE WILDLIFE WAS AMAZING. First, our camp was invaded by a large cinnamon Black Bear every day. I did not want to kill this guy but was prepared if I had to. One time my daughter and friend stayed at camp when we all did a 6 hour treck and basically were trapped in our 4wd for an hour while the bear examined everything (and we are really good about storage) including standing on hind legs starring into the vehicle!
Anyways, the pics are in the following order....

First two are me ascending a tall mt near my house called Mt. Rose (11.8k) two days before the Sierras trip (for practice/exercise), I am on the summit pointing at my house in the distance.

Second are misc. pics of wildlife (including that dam bear)...the deer was so forward she licked my camera!

Third are misc. pics of the amazing environment we were in, next time I want to get to the "14's"(real hi country), that will have to be a dedicated expedition to do that with not too much lounging.

Oh yeah, those steaks were filets...SO GOOD in the wilderness!
Doyle

 

[twotonevert]

Whoa, dem bears gotta go if you want me sleeping anywhere..

 

[aussiesuzukirider]

He was no Yogi I see, looks like you had a relaxing time

 

[raydog]

more pics, I posted accidentally before I got em all up....

 

[raydog]

Whoa, dem bears gotta go if you want me sleeping anywhere..

I didn't get 4 hours of sleep all week....I didn't want to alarm anyone so I just kept awake as a "bear sentry".

 

[Gpmo]

Great pics man. Its good to see you home and safe.

 

[twotonevert]

Beautiful pics Doyle, thank you for sharing.

 

[georgiabusa_05]

WOW, that looks like a great trip. Those are some great pics. I would love to get out west some day.

 

[Big Bo]

Excellent. Thanks for the story. Thanks for the pics.

 

[Big Bo]

WOW, that looks like a great trip. Those are some great pics. I would love to get out west some day.

And I want to go to Georgia.

 

[newman]

Nice pics.
Glad you had a good time.

 

[sanket_420]

nice pics.

 

[Blanca BusaLess]

Wow!.............just wow.......Florida seems to suck sometimes....


Just simply majestic.. Thanks


Curious about the bear. If you zapped a tree or bush with a shot of pepper spray would it keep him away or would be wind up licking the tree

And I'm really surprised you didn't mention the bacon wrapped around those filets

 

[sportcustoms71]

nice looking pics

 

[VaBusa]

Awesome pics Doyle!! Looks like a wonderful trip, beautiful scenary, scary bears

Would you do it again?

 

[semi]

great pics! thanks for sharing

 

[skydivr]

Gorgeous.

 

[raydog]

Awesome pics Doyle!! Looks like a wonderful trip, beautiful scenary, scary bears

Would you do it again?

Oh Michelle, we are already planning one.....from here in Reno, there are so many entry points into the backcountry (real packing, no roads, just singletrak/game trails) that it's always "beckoning" me/us. Honestly, my only problem is the bear issue, I made the mistake of reading a research book called "Bear Attacks" a chronicle and analysis of ALL known North American black and brown attacks on humans....AND I SHOULD NEVER HAVE READ IT. I know too much so now I have a hard time getting into a deep sleep in my little tent in the wilderness! Then in the mornings, being tired, walking 10 miles in high country is compromised. OK, I'm sharing my inner concerns here, anyways, I'll figure it out because the lure to be detached from civilization and immersed in nature is too strong for me to ignore it. Doyle

 

[dadofthree]

TY for sharing

 

[raydog]

Wow!.............just wow.......Florida seems to suck sometimes....


Just simply majestic.. Thanks


Curious about the bear. If you zapped a tree or bush with a shot of pepper spray would it keep him away or would be wind up licking the tree

And I'm really surprised you didn't mention the bacon wrapped around those filets

Yeah, I don't know about the bear repellant, still researching its effectiveness and issues re: do you approach and spray a pillaging bear, an attacking bear, both or what? Also, since I carry a .44 mag, should I try the spray 1st for public relations purposes (and the fact that I'm not interested in 1)killing the beast if I don't have to 2)justifying myself to a Game Warden/Ranger). As we all know, rehearsals and best practice increase the effectiveness of the actual combat situation so I'm still in the classroom! Doyle

ps a filet without bacon is like a chocolate chip cookie without the chocolate chips!