For the Tahoe bound

[cactuswatcher]

A word to those unfamiliar with the West who are thinking about what to pack. Lake Tahoe is truly up in the mountains, higher than 6000 feet (~2000 meters) above sea level. That's a big cold lake, and we're all going to be staying very close to it. It's likely to be chilly in the evenings and downright cold in the mornings.

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Very likely

[ann1962]

http://www.tahoesbest.com/weather.htm

[(Anonymous)]

My theory on packing for the west is to bring something for every possible temperature and put it all on in the morning, then take off layers until late afternoon, when I start putting them on again. The bottom layer is sleeveless shirts and shorts and the top layer is at least fleece if not wool.

[atpotch.livejournal.com]

Thanks CW. I'm still somewhat confused about the mixture of clothes required for my particular venture, but I'm sure I'll come up with something.

;-)

TCH

[midnightsjane.livejournal.com]

Thanks, CW. I think I'll pack my fleece sweatshirt for sure.
Layering, that is the way to go.

not only that

[anomster.livejournal.com]

“Whether it snows on Cinco de Mayo, the second week of June, July 4 or Labor Day weekend, Tahoe has seen snow on the holiday,” McLaughlin said. 'I think of it as Mother Nature wanting to mess some with the tourists.'” (http://www.sierrasun.com/article/20060529/NEWS/60528003)

Snow?! I hope there's room for my storm jacket in my carryon bag! Pack well, everybody--don't let Mother Nature mess with you!

Re: not only that

[cactuswatcher.livejournal.com]

How does Jiggle Bells sound on the crumhorn?

I've seen it snow in the mountains in June. It won't snow that much. But it would be chilly. As the others say, think layers rather than super heavy stuff.

Re: not only that

[anomster.livejournal.com]

Heh, I don't know, I've never tried playing it! I think it might fit in the crumhorn's rather limited range, though.

As for the jacket, I have one that's very scrunchable--it can be stuffed into 1 of its own pockets. Or maybe I'll bring my down vest, also quite squooshable.