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Thanks snmtbaldy

Great advice. Sounds like the ski hut trail is safest and safe is good! I'd also be interested what Cucamonga peak is like in the snow. we tried last year after a slight dusting but turned back just after icehouse saddle because we had no microspikes. Any thoughts?

Thanks

Hi everyone A buddy and me are planning a trip up baldy, to enjoy some of the new snow, either this weekend or next. We have lightweight crampons and snow shoes, but are not experienced in using an ice axe etc. so my questions are. How deep is the snow? What routes are passable without having master...

Thanks for the great advice as always. I think i got my springs confused! Such an amateur! I was thinking of the spring along icehouse canyon trail (is that Columbine?) Does anyone know if that is still flowing? Never-the-less knowing they'll be water at Little Jimmy springs is useful and gives me o...

A perennial topic i'm sure, but anyone know if water is following at little jimmy springs?

On a similar note, any suggestions for a one night backpack this weekend, where theres the chance to fill up on water and bag a decent sized peak?

Many thanks

Josh

Hi All I'm looking for an overnight trip this weekend with a bit of hiking involved (up ten mile/day) either in San Gabriels, San Bernadinos, San Gorgonios, or alternatively southern Sierras (ideally within 4 hours from los angeles). Something with creeks/river/lake would be nice given it'll be a ho...

All packs ive not heard of, so thanks, i'll take a look.

I'm not a light packer, but i aspire to be so i think maybe buying a 50l(ish) bag may force my hand!

Thanks for the advice so far, feel free to keep it coming

Hoping for some advice on a new packpack. I need a backpack to do mainly one/two nights trips, trying to travel light and walking fairly long days. I love the styling of the climbing backpacks (i.e. Black diamond Speed 55 and Gregory Alpinista 50) but are they suitable for short backpacking trips? W...

Wow - that looks a good trail. Fortunately (Unfortunately???) we've picked up company for Sundays hike and i think Iron Mt from Heaton Flat will be a little beyond them. Thats my excuse anyway! Next time its just me and my girl we'll do it - so thanks for the heads up. Really appreciate the advice i...

@HikeUp

...man, my typing is bad! I meant I WOULDN'T argue with you on those four [highest peaks].

I need to read through what I write!

Okay thanks - there'll be at least two of us, so no solo hiking, but if it starts to look a little hairy then turn round we will!

Thats great info thanks HikeUp- I think maybe Mt Baldy for this weekend then, Any particular route up recommended? Am i right in thinking there shouldnt be much in the way of snow up there this weekend? I'm sure ive seen a webcam for the summit anyway, so i guess i can check. Perhaps 'training' is t...

Apologies - my origional post should have read ...five progressively higher peaks that you hike to train for MT WHITNEY.

Hike up - I would argue with you on those four (but I've only been in the area for a few months!)

Hi I'm looking for a good day hike in San Gabriels somewhere around 15 miles which won't require crampons etc - planning on going this sunday. On the suggestion of a couple of guys from this forum, I did the Mt wilson from Chantry Flats the other week and it was great - so thanks for that! I also di...

Thanks you two - will give Mt Wilson a go, sounds fun

Hi Everyone

I'm looking for a 10-15mile hike in San Gabriels tomorrow. We would like a bit of snow and ice, but dont have snowshoes or crampons, and wont be using GPS so will need to follow a trail

Any ideas of hike which fit this description?

Thanks

Josh