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bcrowell wrote: ↑@ReFreshing : Which ridge do you refer to as Bastard Ridge?

It's basically the south east side of Jones peak. It branches off the Mt Wilson trail as a straight shot north-westward up to Jones.

It's a lovely hike despite the slight overgrowth. I did this from Lizzie's via Bastard Ridge last December when there was snow from the toll road and up. The last bit before the roll road looks steep from afar but like you said there's definitely decent footing for it.

Pretty! Sucks about the tupperware being removed. I have never been to Fuji or West Fuji. Where exactly is it?

Awesome! RR to Harwood, Baldy, W Baldy is my favorite go hike to Baldy these days. Quick and short, yet you get enough elevation gain to train the legs.

Super cool report ?

Was on the connector last year and it was good.

Going up to Wilson via "Bastard's Ridge" starting from Lizzy's Inn -> Jones -> Hastings -> Toll Rd -> Wilson is a great hike.

Nice pics! Not sure how I feel about the potatoes up top. At least they're consolidated in one spot lol. I never been up to potato mtn before but I definitely need to try out the "secret route"! Hope your knee heals soon!

This is why Register Ridge is my favorite way up these days... Keeps you away from the crowds for the most part. I should do Bear Canyon next...

I had just helped installed a trail sign at the Waterman, 3 points, twin peaks junction that same day Jo got lost. Feels ironic. Glad he was found safe.

What an awesome bobcat! Usually so skittish. I've been on the Rim Trail once and I remember it being kind of slanted downhill so I always felt like I was side hilling. Yea felt like that at some points along the trail but I think it's better now. I was quite surprised the bobcat didn't seem to care...

https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/i.imgur.com/HY13smA.png Needing to get some miles under my feet before Fool’s Traverse, I decided to make a loop to Mt. Wilson via Rim Trail and Sturtevant Trail yesterday. I have never been on Rim Trail so I was excited to check it out. Turns out it had been ...

Those stone steps are awesome! I need to get myself out on that trail and check it out.

I might hit Newcomb Peak via the Rim Trail on Saturday. Has anyone been on that route lately? I imagine it could be kinda messy. How was the condition of the Rim Trail when you did it? I was considering going up to Wilson via Rim Trail this weekend to avoid the Mt Wilson race but unsure about its c...

I might hit Newcomb Peak via the Rim Trail on Saturday. Has anyone been on that route lately? I imagine it could be kinda messy. How was the condition of the Rim Trail when you did it? I was considering going up to Wilson via Rim Trail this weekend to avoid the Mt Wilson race but unsure about its c...

Went up via East and then down West maybe 2 months ago for the first time. Saw all those downed trees and had a few instances where I thought the branches would rip something I was wearing! Going up the East side I was a bit wary of the initial climb because MTBers can definitely bomb down it withou...

Was this on the trail or a bit off trail?

The west portal of Mueller Tunnel took another direct hit this winter. More of the concrete arch is gone. IMG_20190514_093157501.jpg IMG_20190514_093108507_HDR.jpg Generally the road between Eaton Saddle and Markham Saddle is covered in rocks of various sizes from new slides. Users have beaten in a...

They sprouted very soon after that fire. I remember hiking through there early last year and it was already pretty dense along the trail.

Sean wrote:

Girl Hiker wrote: As I took a closer look at this picture, It looks as if Sasquatch is displaying his manhood to get the female sasquatch's attention.

OH MUH GOD!

Hey, what do you notice in this picture?

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Big big sasquatch boobs.

Wow what a trip.... Great work!

Wow... Mueller Tunnel is in such bad shape! ? 60 miles is impressive!

Glad nothing came of that growl. I would have been so scared. I never bring a blade aside from the 1 incher from from the gerber. Hmmm...

I think I know what part of the Wetwater is in the pic: https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/i.imgur.com/WZPrCpU.png Came to this conclusion from their Alltrails GPX ( https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recor ... st-fork--2 ) You can see the image posted near the end of that recording showing where...

The USGS topo maps show this: https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/i.imgur.com/TjBiZgG.png Maybe it's the trail just N/NW of the mine leading to it? It does seem to cross very high elevation gain as it exits the narrows? But the image you posted show what appear to be a trail elevating from left t...

Holy cow look at that trail. I wonder how wide it is... no more than 3 feet across?

That's a good flowing waterfall!

Bright neon colored balloon with the logo on it. Tie the balloon to your pack. It will be super noticeable.


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Towards the end of last year started to get into some more mountaineering type stuff with ice axe/crampons and it was fantastic. Loved it. Welcome! I look forward to reading about your future adventures. Some of the best trips I've done were on Baldy in winter. Thanks! I went up the Baldy Bowl twic...

Loving these posts man. Glad you're exploring and enjoying it out there since your big move.

Man I wish we had Wawas here. I have a hard time finding reliable places to get food/coffee + toilets prior to big hikes in socal super early in the morning. McDs will only have drive thrus open usually

Realized I never wrote anything here. Got into the socal hiking scene about this time last year. Tried to hike as much as I could and found out I really enjoyed it. Towards the end of last year started to get into some more mountaineering type stuff with ice axe/crampons and it was fantastic. Loved ...