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[Roger Koide <rxk13@psu.edu>]

I have not been backpacking in the sierras for over 20 years so I have a
few questions.  I would appreciate any help.  We would like to spend a week
in the Mt. Goddard region in the last week of June.  We will enter from the
east side (Sabrina or North Lake?).

1. Will I need to have an ice axe to cross large and steep portions of snow?

2. Should I carry a rope?

3. Is there bear trouble in that part?  If so, what is the best way to
avoid feeding them?  Has anyone had experience with homemade PVC bear-proof
food containers?

4. Will mosquitos be a problem?  I was planning on taking only a tarp for
shelter to save weight.

5.  Will the high passes be passable at that time of year (Echo col,
Keyhole, etc.)?

Thanks for your help.

Roger Koide

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ROGER T. KOIDE
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Department of Horticulture
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802 USA
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