Activity for Brad Koch‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Edit	Post #41119	Initial revision	—	about 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: What do you do if you see a cougar? I think these signs in California and elsewhere describe it quite simply: (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: How are backpacking conditions at Yosemite in April? My results: That particular April was unusually warm. We needed to be prepared to start hiking in hot weather (70-80F) and end up hiking in 4 feet of snow at higher elevation. Snowshoes are a must. The trail we were on was impossible to follow perfectly in the winter, so be prepared to end up off... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Question	—	Should I use my cold weather boots in 40-80°F weather? I need to select a pair of shoes for when I go out to Yosemite this weekend. The weather has been fluctuating like crazy - last we checked, there was a foot of snow on the ground, but now the lowlands are completely melted. I had originally planned on bringing my pair of cold weather boots, but it'... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Question	—	How are backpacking conditions at Yosemite in April? Looking at the webcam, it looks like things are still pretty wintery in that area. Being Michiganders, some snow is not going to deter us (we love winter camping), but we at least want to be prepared for what we're up against. How accessible might Yosemite be in these conditions? Any precautions... (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Question	—	Minimum equipment recommendations for hammock camping I'm looking to try out some hammock camping on our next trip to the wilderness, but I don't have any of the gear yet. I could buy it all, but as it's a trial run it might not make sense to pour a ton of money into an expensive hammock, underquilt, and everything else I might need. What would be the... (more)	—	about 12 years ago