EISPIRATEN

Damn cougars.

I reckon they were the handiest for backpacking. I have two or three of them. They take up almost no space.

Retired them since I can't find cartridges for them anymore. There are folks doing retrofits, but it was easier to just get a new stove.

Is that a dare?

rios wrote: ↑Anyone here lurk or post at those websites? I noticed "Simonov" at Guntards and at the member list at Calguns...

Taco wrote: ↑Baldy Lodge doesn't serve breakfast.

I agree, but they seem to think they do. Nasty "hash browns." Just nasty.

Ide hafta spend a LOTT of time getting drunk at that bar befor spending 100 bucks again on that awful place. its sooooooo gross. and baldy lodge is the same price and super cool n clean n nice. I have actually been to jail, and yes, my cell was better than these rooms, not kidding even a little bit...

Taco wrote: ↑Buckhorn's rooms are friggin' prison cells.

All I do is sleep in them.

There's a patio bar and restaurant right across the street.

Funny thing, I don't even like camping. Backpacking, yes, but not car camping.

If I want an early start on Baldy or Icehouse, or I want to relax instead of driving home immediately after a hike, I stay at the Buckhorn. Good Bloody Marys there.

I will ask around about the shoes.

Man, I wouldn't know where to start to figure out how to make a shoe. They all come from Asia these days anyway.

But the other ideas sound intriguing. Still thinking about those.

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RichardK wrote: ↑The old spring tended to dry up by the end of summer. With the spring box being rebuilt and this being a wet year, it may last longer. It would be useful if those who spend time at Kellys would report on the flow.

Exactly two liters per minute on 3 July.

Also, major thanks to the rebuilders of the spring at Kelly Camp. It's flowing great, and when I saw the picture of the new pipe in a recent thread, I had no idea that it was actually a 1 1/2" PVC pipe - that sucker's huge! Excellent! Let's hope the PVC can handle freezing each winter like the...

Anything. If you have an idea, I can brainstorm how to make it.

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Parking lot. I regard all trails this way. The hike begins when I lock the car.

Send your address to stickers@badharvest.net .

The standard route up Baden-Powell is pretty shady.

Holy crap, Adam, what an epic! Sounds like maybe you experienced a touch of HACE, yikes.

That's a hell of a mountain, isn't it?

Where did you find your climbing partners?

Is the ivy a non-native invasive species?

Dave G wrote: ↑

Taco wrote: ↑ Zach, you look like some sorta astronaut.

Hmm, I'm supposed to do one more Eispiraten seal design . . .

That's great! I'll be heading up there ASAP!

Now I wonder who could have repaired that spring box? Anyone we know?

tpfishnfool wrote: ↑Looking for a good all around stove for everything from whitney to baldy.
I know Jim does the stove of the week, but whats a good stove that is small and good in all conditions ? REI ?
Thanks..

Trolling for Hikin Jim!

You probably passed us near the trailhead in the morning: tall guy and tall girl with a small tan puppy.

Wow, there were already new Eispiraten stickers in the register! I wonder how those Korean stickers are going over.

Cherman.

Don't mention the War.

Nice! You're a better man than I am for climbing the Final 400 without protection.

Gonna be busy mailing stuff out this week:

Elwood wrote: ↑What are you planning on doing in the afternoon then?

Zing!

Those are gorgeous photos, Jim. I was wondering what to do on Memorial Day, and thanks to your report I decided to spend at least one night at Dry Lake. We'll have the puppy with us, so probably won't be climbing to the summit.