Specifically Related to our Vidette Trail Magic:
Google Group: We have a group setup so that we can easily email each other (contact Ken to get added). You may also see historical emails here (if you have just joined the group, for instance). Note: you should always be able to go to groups.google.com and click on "My Groups" to find this link on your own
Planning Folder: We have a shared folder setup on Google Drive to hold all planning related documents (for this year as well as for prior years). At this time, photos and videos are stored elsewhere (so don't store them here). Should you lose this link and need to find it again, you can always find it by going to drive.google.com and clicking on the "Shared with me" link along the left side of the screen.
Historical Team Websites: These links show the "final state" of a trip website, which may contain follow-up photos and statistics and will certainly show you the state we are looking to reach this year: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
2018 Photos and Videos: Ken and Rachel took these photo's and videos, gives you a pretty good idea of what camp life is like
2018 Video: Follow this link to see the video from our 2018 trip - Thank you Seamus S for all the work you did assembling this Video.
2015 Video: Follow this link to see the video from our 2015 trip - Thank you Liz R for all the work you did capturing and assembling this Video.
2012 Performance: See a spur of the moment performance of a trail angel (on the left) performing with a hiker (on the right) - Enjoy!
Facebook: We have a Facebook page setup for anyone interested in our Trail Magic. It is followed by more than just our group. There are lots of interesting photo's and videos here, check it out!
OutsideOnline: We got listed in a 2018 article in an online magazine! Follow this link to read the article (we get a paragraph toward the end)
General Hiking Links:
Stream Crossing: There are only minor streams getting to Vidette, so this is not a big issue. If you sign up for something more extended (common with our crew), this is a great article to review.
Leave no Trace: Yep, we're serious about this - we want to keep the wilderness wild (and clean). Everyone on this trip should be familiar with these principles.
Basic Pooping: You will need this. No there are no toilets in the woods. Things are just different and you need to behave differently. If you are new to the trail, this will get you started
Altitude Sickness: A matter of fact article from Princeton.edu about prevention and treatment of Altitude Sickness (which is possible any time you go above 8000 ft)
Altitude Sickness - Training: Here is a collection of training suggestions that will lessen Altitude Sickness susceptibility on a hike.
Weather Forecast at Vidette: National Weather Service website for the specific location at Vidette (their best guess anyways). Scroll down to the "Detailed Forecast" and note the map details on the right (elevation and location)
Snow Depth Vidette: NOHRSC showing snow depth at Vidette, Ray Lakes, Forester Pass for any historical date (or up to 3 days in the future). Change the date in upper left and click "Redraw Map".