Backpacking out of the snow-filled Tahoe Basin I: To the Trailhead

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After considering the weather, gear, food, and route issues I put together a kit suitable for the conditions and departed from Berkeley for the South Upper Truckee trail head on March 18, 2010.   

This video is the first in a seven part backpacking series. It depicts the trip to the trailhead. At Four-Twenty on March 18 I entered the snow and began my trip. The next five videos are shot during the trip to Round Top from the South Upper Truckee, while the seventh is an after-trip analysis.

For information relating to planning this trip, see the series of planning videos listed on the Considerations in Preparation page.

Next Video in the series: Backpacking out of the snow-filled Tahoe Basin 2: The Trailhead to the Burnt Area Camp

For trail guide information, including maps, mileages, elevations, including instructions for finding the South Upper Truckee trailhead see the Meyers Trailhead page of the trail guide.

Check out the maps, miles and elevations, and the trail guide pages covering this route.