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-==== Sierra Conference 2013 ==== 
-//Note for next year: include a suggested packing list.// 
  
-=== Dates === 
-Friday, 23 Aug - Monday, 26 Aug 
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-=== Location === 
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-Lodgepole Group Campground, site A1 
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-Near Bear Valley, CA 
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-38.4775, -120.0238 
-(From Angel Camp, drive 50 miles east on Highway 4.) 
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-(Google maps: Overflow Campground, Bear Valley, CA 95223) 
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-== Activities == 
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-[[http://www.summitpost.org/hiram-peak/150618 | Hiram Peak]]\\ 
-Easy/moderate uphill trail from Highland Lakes campground to a ridge next to the mountain, then a semi-difficult scramble up loose rock and scree to another ridge that takes you to the summit. This trip should take a few hours, plus about an hour to drive there from the campground. At the base are the [[http://www.sierranevadageotourism.org/content_detail.php?uid=sie6BFADE31BC656C95B | Highland Lakes]]. 
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-[[http://www.sierranevadageotourism.org/content/lake-alpine-recreation-area/sieF9BA3E6495A746411 | Lake Alpine]]\\ 
-Nearby lake for swimming and water sports. Bring swimsuits if you're interested in spending time here, and water sport equipment if you have it. Only a quick 10 minute drive down the road from our campsite! 
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-[[http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/551/files/CalaverasBigTreesWebBrochure2012.pdf | Calaveras Big Trees SP]]\\ 
-Several trail options in the park, ranging from short and paved (North Grove Trail, 1.5 miles) to moderately difficult (River Canyon Trail, 4 miles each way with 1,000 ft. elevation gain and loss). The park is about 15 miles from our campground, and has an entrance fee of $8 per vehicle. [[http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/551/files/bigtreepaper_final.pdf | More Information]] on the available trails. 
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-== Maps == 
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-Map from Berkeley Astro Dept: [[http://goo.gl/uJ3z6]] 
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-Map from Davis: [[http://bit.ly/11QUb6G]] 
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-Map from Stanford: [[http://bit.ly/1279PKY]] 
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-Map from Santa Cruz: [[http://bit.ly/13aZ94s]] 
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-Map from Santa Barbara: [[http://bit.ly/19zzODH]] 
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-Map from LA: [[http://bit.ly/18jil0S]] 

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