I am doing the high sierra trail west to east in late July, or at least that's the plan. Trying to find some betta on weather than anyone?

July weather is typically moderate with afternoon thunderstorms. Crisp, cool mornings with warm afternoon thunderstorms possible. Comfortable daytime temperatures, and can sometimes be windy.

Hope that helps

I'd worry about the skeeters more than the weather.

thanks...debating on tent or bivey

July is a great month in the Sierra for donating blood to the mosquitoes I'd bring a headnet and deet, regardless of which shelter.

I like bivies for short trips where rain is unlikely. In July on a longer trip you can pretty much count on thunderstorms during the afternoon, though they often go in cycles and if you time it right maybe you'll get lucky.

The ultralight way would be to learn how to pitch a tarp, but if you can't do that then a tent would probably be the most comfortable option. I enjoy waiting out a good thunderstorm in the mountains, reminds me of the big storms we'd get back east.

It never rains at night so doesn't affect your shelter choice. Only briefly in the afternoon if at all. Mostly sunny.

I've most definitely seen it rain and storm at night in the Sierra during the summertime. It is unusual, but it happens.

> Are the mosquitoes really that bad in the Sierra

unbelievable......that pic speaks a thousand words. guess we have to just march through them. end of July is the only time we have good moon and time to go. Suggestions?

Take a tent and bring some Ben's 98% DEET. You'll be glad you did.

leroux wrote:unbelievable......that pic speaks a thousand words. guess we have to just march through them. end of July is the only time we have good moon and time to go. Suggestions?

Definitely 98% DEET and No-seeum nets for your heads!! Don't eat any bananas...those suckers love blood laced with banana for some reason. Get you a horse-tail wisk too, beats swinging your entire arm to swat the little bastards.

rhyang wrote:I've most definitely seen it rain and storm at night in the Sierra during the summertime. It is unusual, but it happens.

Maybe you just like to argue. But if you are really worried about rain in the Sierra at night then you are extremely paranoid.

Plug for another 'skeeter picture:



That would be Mr Rathburn