D&T Gents: Sierra Backcountry Fishing with Goats

Men 13+ (minors must be accompanied by parent)

All creeds welcome

Participant Min/Max: 4/7

Don’t pretend like fishing in the Sierra Nevada backcountry with goats isn’t the greatest thing you’ve never done!

This is male-bonding at its wildest.

Tom Hilton took that picture and it’s a pretty good representation of the subalpine environs of the Mokelumne Wilderness.

We can’t guarantee anything, but we’re hoping to find some holdover trout in the little sapphire lakes dotting this trail. Whatever happens, it’ll be fun looking for them!

If it’s not obvious, this trip is for men only and is best suited for those with backpacking experience. Of course, there’s nothing here that can’t be accomplished with some determination, but we’ve got over 17 miles out-and-back at elevation. As long as you know what you’re getting into, you’re welcome to come along.

This is an overnight adventure, and shorter days means that time is not on our side. Unless we want to push our hiking into the night, we’ll need a real early start both mornings. But that’s what fisherman do!

We want to hit as many of the lakes as we can with our pack-rods, God willing. Make sure your fishing license is up to date. We’ll handle all the terminal tackle (weights, floats, leaders, lures), but you’ll need to bring your own rod, reel, and line.

We’re bringing six of our growing Alpine goats. They’ll carry everything we need to cook whatever God allows us to catch, insha Allah.

And to make the trip easier on those coming from a distance, we are including a free airport shuttle and overnight stay Friday October 10th at D&T Camp One in Placerville, about 1.5 hours from the trailhead.

Included:

• Overnight accommodations and meal at Dust and Tribe Camp One (optional)
• Free airport shuttle
• One night of camping
• All necessary terminal tackle
• Point-by-point itinerary, packing list, and personalized assistance with logistics
• Commemorative D&T keepsake to honor our time together
• GOATS!!!
• New friends and a lifetime of memories!

You are responsible for your food, transportation, clothing, and gear (limited rentals are available).

This event will cancel if fewer than four registered participants by 10/3.

Inclement weather will not be grounds for either cancellation or refund except in cases of extreme severity.

Book your spot with a $200 deposit that is refundable up to 21 days prior to our trip (refund deadline Saturday 9/20/2025).

Don’t want to hassle with food? We’re happy to put together a 2000 calorie/day vegetarian meal bundle to get you through the weekend. The bundle includes pasta and quinoa-based entrees, oatmeal, granola, and lots of chocolate, nut-butters, and fat-rich coconut strips to fuel your adventure.

No money, no problem. Learn about no-cost participation through our Standby Program.

Questions? Drop them in the comments below or send us a message through our Contact Page