Re: [Paddlewise] Mono Lake Information

Mel Lammers wrote:

> I did read several articles about kayaking on Mono Lake.
> 1. Don't leave kayaks unattended, they may be gone when you return.
> 2. Paddle in the morning since fierce winds seem to spring up in the
> afternoon, common in mountains and deserts.

There are signs indicating not to get in the water unless you are prepared
to spend the night on the downwind shore.

>
> 3. There is an off-limits time in early summer to avoid disturbing breeding
> waterfowl, I forget when it is.  Do a Yahoo search on Mono Lake.
> 4. The black flies might seem a problem, but they don't bite and are
> harmless. Don't kill them, birds use them for food.
> 5. Some of the mineral deposits can scratch/cut a boat.
> 6. Remember that 80% of the oxygen is in the first 3000 ft of altitude.
> Mono is above that.
> Have fun.
> =^..^=
> --Mel--
> Mel Lammers
> mslammers_at_earthlink.net
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> From: <LVito55113_at_aol.com>
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> Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 12:27 PM
> Subject: [Paddlewise] Mono Lake Information
>
> > Has anyone been kayaking on Mono Lake?  I am going to Yosemite and I just
> got
> > the bright idea of bringing the baidarkas and visiting Mono Lake also.  I
> > have never been and I am thinking about taking my 10 year old daughter to
> > check it out.  We are leaving today, any info. would be most greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > I am also concerned about leaving them unattended while hiking for hours
> > while hiking since they are hand made and unreplaceable. Any comments?
> >
> > - Many thanks in advance!!
> >
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