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Is the "rattlesnake line" higher now in the Sierra than it used to be, decades ago? Decades ago, the rule of thumb was that there were no rattlesnakes above 9,000 feet in the Sierra. I don't remember what the authority for this was. It is definitely warmer in the Sierra now than it was 20 years ago. Is there such a rule of thumb now, and if so, what is the rattlesnake line? This ... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |
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Where can we go backpacking out West under 8,500 feet that has much of the feel of much higher altitudes My husband I have been backpacking in the Sierra and Rockies since 1972. We are bare granite freaks, and have always gone high. Alas, time is catching up with us (we are over 70), and we are now looking for places out West 8,500 feet or under that have at least some of the ambiance of much higher e... (more) |
— | over 9 years ago |