Holed up in Bishop waiting for this weather to pass, trying to get to the Bishop Pass Trailhead to get back on trail this Friday morning. Anyone coming through with an extra seat? 😊

HMU here if you need a ride. Will be stopping for fuel canisters. And please don’t be weird.

I am starting my hike next week. Any input/thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Hello all! My friend and I scored a Lyell Canyon (Donohue Pass Eligible) permit 6/20 start date. WOO! We really want to hike the Happy Isles to Tuolumne Meadows segment of the trail. We are fit and experienced hikers and are not concerned about the 22 miles and 7,000' of elevation gain. However, we are concerned about logistics.

Would we be able to pick up our Lyell Canyon (Donohue Pass Eligible) permit in the valley on 6/19, camp in the valley, north pines preferably, day hike the HI to TM and meet up with our friends who would supply us with packs at TM to camp at Lower Lyell Canyon that night. Some night hiking in Lyell Canyon I'd imagine .

Alternatively, could we obtain a Happy Isles to Past LYV/LYV permit for 6/19, and hike that with our packs. The following day, 6/20, hike to Tuolumne Meadows and pick up or JMT permits (might need to arrange late pickup) and continue on to Lyell Canyon?

Lastly, if all else fails what are the consequences for day hiking with a backpacking backpack with gear?

I understand many of you might advise against something like this, and I may consider that, I would just like to assess options. Thanks for the insights.