Solo Backpacking Tahoe National Forest: Lake Spaulding - Fordyce Creek 

It was hard to stop filming at some points! Thanks for the support, truly means a lot.

There was a couple of really nice spots, although kind of hidden! Easy one also to get the muscles going again hahah.

Weren't too bad when I was at camp, only got bit once! Perfect time, have a great hike. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching and thanks for the positive comments!

Thanks for the support and kind words!

Thanks man means a lot! Gotta get out there sometime, even come on one! I definitely feel the work sentiment though.

Hahaha, that's so good. Can't unhear it.

Really? According to the Forest Service website there is no fire restrictions in place across the national forest at this time. I hope I'm not mistaken as I always try to follow rules and regulations. Thank you for your comment I'll look into it.

@@NickInNature It’s a standing order in TNF, year round. Were you in a yellow post site? If so, I didn’t know they had them up here, but other than designated recreation sites with fire rings, it’s a huge no no. I personally don’t mind, I was referring to the rangers not liking it and citing all who disobey. There’s a bunch of details such as equipment with a shut off valve, jellied stoves, etc., but open fires in rock rings have been prohibited for several years now. 👍

@@garygolfer3243 Well I gave the ranger station a phone call this morning. They said that might have been the case during drought years. However, the fire order was dropped in October of 2023 and hasn't been introduced again. He advised me that fires are allowed at dispersed camping sites as long as you have a fire permit. Happy hiking!

@@NickInNature HA! More Government crappy information! I’m not surprised 🙄 The supervisors office says they were lifted in December, someone told you October, the website still says prohibited year round, and to top it off my friend Jeff was cited in late November of last year! The old right hand doesn’t know what the left is doing syndrome. So, by trusting the good old internet I’m four months behind the info loop. I’ve got my permit and heading to Bowman next week before they change again as fire danger goes up this summer. Have a great summer, maybe I’ll see you out there 👍

@@NickInNature The right hand doesn’t know what the left hand is doing around here. The website still says year round restrictions, someone told you they were lifted in October, the supervisors office says they were lifted in December, and my friend Jeff was cited in late November of last year. Like an idiot I believed the website and am four months out of the info loop. I’ve got my permit and heading to Bowman next week before they change again in June or July. Have a great summer and maybe I’ll see you on the trails 👍

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Truly was! Yeah I may have pronounced it wrong, never been to the area! Good tip! I saw that lake on the map and was interested, no fish though that's upsetting. I've had it while camping, I'd imagine cobbler backpacking would be delicious! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I saw them right as I was setting up my tent and was like huh there seems to be a lot of you six legged guys here! Good to know! Definitely thankful for that nice setup!

@@NickInNature Took my boyfriend on his first backpacking trip and some point while we were hanging by the fire at night I needed to use my headlamp and as soon as I shined the light THOUSANDS scurried away. Needless to say my boyfriend was done hanging out and wanted to go to bed immediately. There are some other really incredible spots out there to camp, our group goes out frequently. Have you checked out Island Lake further up Bowman rd in the Grouse Ridge area? HEAVEN. The road is pretty rough but highly recommended! Great video, I’ll give you a follow.

@eleanorgene_wanders That's actually terrifying hahaha. I went a litte further upstream and there seemed to be a nice camp with from what I could tell far less spiders. Yes, I have been up that way a couple times! I love Island and Penner Lake. Although I normally start out of the Carr lake trailhead never been up to grouse ridge.

Definitely worth for an easy overnighter!

@@NickInNature Sweet Tenkara rod. I'm borrowing a friend's 12' Tenkara Rod Co Sawtooth. Ended up picking up an Aventik 12' so I don't break his Sawtooth 😄I need to get out there and use it.

Definitely top 20.

Thanks brother!

I used a trail below Fuller Lake, I believe it is actually spaulding lake trail.