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Mosquitoes? #86170 08/10/11 08:36 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 15 Los Angeles, California, U.S.A... Larry G. Member
Larry G. Member Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 15 Los Angeles, California, U.S.A...	Anyone know whether the is an unusual amount of mosquitoes at Whitney Portal now, on the main trail, and at Trail Camp?

Re: Mosquitoes? Larry G. #86173 08/10/11 11:23 PM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 11 USA gpelpel Member
gpelpel Member Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 11 USA	Mosquitoes anywhere from the Portal to Outpost Camp where it's wet. They were only annoying when we has to stop to remove our shoes for creek crossing (7/31 to 8/2) and at camp at Lone Pine Lake. Not an issue while moving.

Re: Mosquitoes? gpelpel #86213 08/12/11 04:22 AM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 110 Dana Point/Chino Hills JustBob Member
JustBob Member Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 110 Dana Point/Chino Hills	I have to agree with you. I got home late last night and couldn't believe the bites on my arms and calves.

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