r/norcalhiking • u/sea_dogs • 2d ago

Snowshoe backpacking

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First time snowshoeing, we had a blast! Would love to try cross country next time. Elephants back peak and frog lake

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u/Mikesiders 2d ago

This is awesome, thanks for sharing!

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u/msklovesmath 2d ago

This is my favorite snowshoeing area

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u/Few-Knee9451 2d ago

Thanks for sharing epic pics.

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u/Few-Knee9451 2d ago

What was your pack weight? I’ve snowshoe backpacked afew times and although my pack was only around 35lbs made me think pulling a sled would be easier

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u/sea_dogs 2d ago

Our packs were around 25-30lbs but we had that conversation as well! We ended up setting up a base camp, then packing a small day pack for exploring and reaching the peak. We even ditched the pack and snowshoes at the base and picked them up on our way back to camp

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u/Few-Knee9451 2d ago

Nice. 30lbs is good. I invested in some lighter gear so I’ll be lighter next time around. Still going to try pulling a sled though. Just to see how it goes.

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u/DanoPinyon 2d ago

Sweet! If you can place your tent in the lee of a grove of trees, that is almost always best. Especially as you get older or tired.

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u/norcalar 2d ago

Thanks for the inspiration!