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- Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:46 pm
- Forum: Sierra Nevadas
- Topic: Deadwood Peak
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1145
Deadwood Peak
Deadwood (9,846') is in Eldorado National Forest, about an hour south of Tahoe. A trail from Upper Blue Lake meandered close to the mountain, but the final ascent to the peak was pathless. As if to foreshadow the challenges that lay ahead, we found the way to Upper Blue Lake barred, and were compell...
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 6:55 pm
- Forum: News & Conditions
- Topic: Missing forum member (Colin Walker)
- Replies: 158
- Views: 14209
Re: Missing forum member (Colin Walker)
RIP Colin. Very sad news.
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:12 am
- Forum: Sierra Nevadas
- Topic: North Tahoe Relay
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1465
Re: North Tahoe Relay
Well, I've only been twice and the first time didn't count because the lake was hidden by smoke from wildfires. So I think we're even
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:35 am
- Forum: San Gabriels
- Topic: West Fork (Red Box to Shortcut and back)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2008
Re: West Fork (Red Box to Shortcut and back)
Great effort. I'm having a hard time reconciling that Colin is not coming back after hiking with him a few weeks ago. I know SAR is doing everything that can be done, but I still have this feeling of helplessness. We face risks every time we venture out, but this is a harsh reminder of the stakes.
- Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:00 pm
- Forum: Sierra Nevadas
- Topic: North Tahoe Relay
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1465
Re: North Tahoe Relay
Thanks for the report. That place is gorgeous. What kind of spray were you using for the mosquitoes? I didn't have any. I looked for it at two places around Incline Village including a 7-eleven, but could not find any. I knew from other reports they were going to be a problem, but they were worse t...
- Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:09 pm
- Forum: Sierra Nevadas
- Topic: North Tahoe Relay
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1465
North Tahoe Relay
I completed a tour of five peaks around the north rim of Tahoe. This was the itinerary: Incline Peak, NV (9561') Relay Peak, NV (10336') Mount Houghton, NV (10490') Rose Knob Peak, NV (9710') Rose Knob, NV (9600') My start on Incline Road led me down a gentle slope to a junction with a solitary path...
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 12:22 pm
- Forum: News & Conditions
- Topic: Missing forum member (Colin Walker)
- Replies: 158
- Views: 14209
Re: Missing forum member (Colin Walker)
I wish I could help search, but I am in Tahoe for the week. I hope we have good news soon.
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:09 am
- Forum: San Gabriels
- Topic: Rose Peak (5058')
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2090
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:28 am
- Forum: San Gabriels
- Topic: Rose Peak (5058')
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2090
Re: Rose Peak (5058')
Thanks for organizing this, Sean. These historical explorations have been fun. Brush was not as bad as Black Jack. Also my second time to Deception and I also forgot how steep the initial climb was.
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:42 pm
- Forum: San Gabriels
- Topic: Tracking Down Two Lost Falls
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2200
Re: Tracking Down Two Lost Falls
I totally missed this when originally published. A great public service and well researched. Oh, and nice poison oak!
- Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:57 am
- Forum: News & Conditions
- Topic: Missing hiker on Baldy (Julian Sands)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3303
Re: Missing hiker on Baldy (Julian Sands)
Well, he could have ended up there from either trail. A long slide with an abrupt stop.
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 4:59 pm
- Forum: News & Conditions
- Topic: Missing hiker on Baldy (Julian Sands)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3303
Re: Missing hiker on Baldy (Julian Sands)
Do you know if he was on the Ski Hut or Bear trail before falling into Goode Canyon?
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 4:52 pm
- Forum: San Gabriels
- Topic: Point 7296 from Crystal Lake
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1259
Re: Point 7296 from Crystal Lake
Nice one! Looks pretty up there.
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 4:46 pm
- Forum: California
- Topic: Vivian Creek to San G
- Replies: 2
- Views: 564
Re: Vivian Creek to San G
Thanks for the report. Might be another month before the snow melts up high. San G is an awesome mountain.
- Sun Jun 11, 2023 4:54 pm
- Forum: San Gabriels
- Topic: The Search for Black Jack Peak
- Replies: 8
- Views: 806
Re: The Search for Black Jack Peak
Despite leaving with thorns in both my hands, this was one of my favorite hikes of the year. Great fun exploring a new area and it was nice to finally meet Jeff and Nate from the forum, and Guy and Scoops. The brush was a little worse than the satellite photos suggested, but the team was well armed....
- Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:16 pm
- Forum: Out-of-state
- Topic: Sardine and "Wheeler" peak in the northern Wasatch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 801
Re: Sardine and "Wheeler" peak in the northern Wasatch
Nice mountains. Never been to that part of Utah, but the parts I've seen were loaded with beauty. Cool that you can hike with your dad.
Are you a geologist by trade? I like the details about the rock. I took a basic geology course in college, but have forgotten most of it.
Are you a geologist by trade? I like the details about the rock. I took a basic geology course in college, but have forgotten most of it.
- Mon Jun 05, 2023 7:09 pm
- Forum: San Gabriels
- Topic: Kelly overnight
- Replies: 8
- Views: 826
Re: Kelly overnight
What a neat trip. Surprised to hear there were so many people camping in the snow. At least they didn't bother you. The trash is shocking. Ice House is so crowded now. I used to find spots in the parking lot late morning on weekends. I guess that was a long time ago. @Uncle Rico - I also switched la...
- Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:32 pm
- Forum: San Gabriels
- Topic: "Plunge of Peril" - bagging Pacoima reservoir
- Replies: 11
- Views: 993
Re: "Plunge of Peril" - bagging Pacoima reservoir
That looks wild and I think you may have found some real quicksand! I always expected it to be more common because of cartoons, but I don't think I've ever found any, which is totally fine.
Thanks for the report and photos.
Thanks for the report and photos.
- Mon May 22, 2023 6:35 pm
- Forum: California
- Topic: Modjeska's East Face
- Replies: 6
- Views: 702
- Mon May 22, 2023 4:55 pm
- Forum: California
- Topic: Modjeska's East Face
- Replies: 6
- Views: 702
Modjeska's East Face
Santiago Peak is the highest and Modjeska Peak the lowest of two peaks that together are usually called Saddleback in the Santa Anas. You can drive to the top of each of them and there are several trail options. I've climbed both several times from many routes. Satellite views showed a giant talus f...
- Mon May 22, 2023 4:33 pm
- Forum: San Gabriels
- Topic: First Descent - 'Forbidden Fruit' Canyon off 39
- Replies: 4
- Views: 693
Re: First Descent - 'Forbidden Fruit' Canyon off 39
Nice big rapp with water. And of course scary or you wouldn't do it! +1 to your canyoneering level. Thanks for the great write up.
- Mon May 22, 2023 4:26 pm
- Forum: Out-of-state
- Topic: The Butt Crack, World's Narrowest Slot Canyon In St. George Utah
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1167
Re: The Butt Crack, World's Narrowest Slot Canyon In St. George Utah
Nice, creepy vibe music. I'm afraid I'd get my butt stuck in the butt crack. Nice editing, too. Thanks for sharing.
- Wed May 10, 2023 8:38 pm
- Forum: California
- Topic: CARRIZO PLAINS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 532
Re: CARRIZO PLAINS
I was planning to do a peak nearby but the roads were closed. Very pretty.
- Wed May 10, 2023 8:36 pm
- Forum: San Gabriels
- Topic: Switzer to Panorama Peak
- Replies: 10
- Views: 995
Re: Switzer to Panorama Peak
You both must have big loppers to pull that off. Looks like quite serious brush. That was nice the way you tied it in with the old photo.
Thanks for the cool trip report.
Thanks for the cool trip report.
- Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:04 pm
- Forum: Desert
- Topic: Anschutz Benchmark via Difficult Canyon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 562
Re: Anschutz Benchmark via Difficult Canyon
Look fun! How did you decide to come here? I got the idea from one of Bob Burd's trip reports. Whenever I find one that looks interesting, I tuck it away in a list of possible future hikes. Then dust one off when I am looking for something in particular, like a good scramble in this case. It's also...
- Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:18 am
- Forum: Desert
- Topic: Anschutz Benchmark via Difficult Canyon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 562
Anschutz Benchmark via Difficult Canyon
Girl Hiker's post on 49 palms whetted my appetite for some JT scrambling. I read about some big bouldering in a remote corner of the park, far away from public access. Being summit focused, I plotted a route through Difficult Canyon (the actual topo name) to Anschutz with a return down Dragon Wash w...
- Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:16 pm
- Forum: Desert
- Topic: Beyond the 49 Palms
- Replies: 6
- Views: 718
Re: Beyond the 49 Palms
This looks awesome, where is 49 palms oasis trail?
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:29 pm
- Forum: Desert
- Topic: MASTODON PEAK AND BEYOND
- Replies: 3
- Views: 588
Re: MASTODON PEAK AND BEYOND
Crazy rocks out there. I have to go with Sean on Butt Rock. Sometimes we see what we want to see.
- Sat Mar 18, 2023 6:44 am
- Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
- Topic: Bighorns eating a barrel cactus, and a jack rabbit
- Replies: 7
- Views: 862
Re: Bighorns eating a barrel cactus, and a jack rabbit
A fine looking herd. Looks like they let you get really close.
- Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:48 pm
- Forum: San Gabriels
- Topic: The Deadly PL&P Trail
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1235
Re: The Deadly PL&P Trail
Those were sheep bones. They've been up in that same area for years, probably still there. The first time I crossed that was easy, but the second time storms had washed a lot of dirt down on the trail. One part has a 50 degree slope (scary). Yeah, the storms are accelerating the erosion. Thanks for...