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by RCKSIL
Sun Mar 09, 2014 4:46 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: San Gab Peak and Mt Disappointment
Replies: 4
Views: 102

Re: San Gab Peak and Mt Disappointment

YUP, when I was there back in early Feb. they were set up in an weird setting. Still there now but not staged as much and skull is moved now. I posted pics on my Flikr site for that hike of this setup. It looked like it was set up like a sacrifice or something. Next time I will hit Markham and Lowe....
by RCKSIL
Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Trail tools and Machetes
Replies: 15
Views: 417

Re: Trail tools and Machetes

Love the Bandit! Taco, I just have to get a Machete, one day. I remember having one back in the late 70's kept it in the trunk for a long time. Got pulled over and the PD saw it, looked at it and told me to get rid of that rusty old thing before I hurt myself with it. Trunk leaked, bad. Probably wil...
by RCKSIL
Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:46 pm
Forum: Los Padres
Topic: Piedra Blanca
Replies: 10
Views: 341

Re: Piedra Blanca

Very nice Rico. Looks like you had a great time!
by RCKSIL
Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Abandonment of the San Gabriel Mountain frontier
Replies: 8
Views: 340

Re: Abandonment of the San Gabriel Mountain frontier

Really enjoy information like this. Thanks

Rick
by RCKSIL
Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:13 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Cucamonga Peak
Replies: 7
Views: 205

Re: Cucamonga Peak

Thanks for this Report. Always enjoy reading them.

Rick
by RCKSIL
Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:08 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Ken Burton's Nightmare Before Oakwilde
Replies: 9
Views: 215

Re: Ken Burton's Nightmare Before Oakwilde

Thanks for this report. Looking for new spots to hike. So I guess I will take 3 Clif Bars!

Rick
by RCKSIL
Mon Feb 17, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: San Gabriel Peak
Replies: 4
Views: 117

Re: San Gabriel Peak

Freeky markings left on the trails - witchcraft? Hike more and it gets easier. I thought it was witchcraft also but you never know. After taking 30 yrs off from Hiking/backpacking it is a little tough but I know I used to do it and I will be able to do it again except a little slower! Next trip the...
by RCKSIL
Mon Feb 17, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: San Gabriel Peak
Replies: 4
Views: 117

San Gabriel Peak

Went up to San Gabriel Peak last week, my first time. Interesting hike. Read that this was an easy hike, well for me it was not that easy. I read a review that wait it was on par with Monrovia canyon so I did it. Yes I also finished it. Sad to see the damage from the Station fire. Even ti was a few ...
by RCKSIL
Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Trail tools and Machetes
Replies: 15
Views: 417

Re: Trail tools and Machetes

For some unknown reason I had to reset my username to a new one. Oh well since I just joined recently bo biggiy Good point on not using the fiskars on the Poodle Dog brush, never thought about that and this is what I was going to use it on. I do know I have to put a pair of gloves on the pack also. ...