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Uncle Rico wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2024 7:53 am CalFire has a pretty good 3D map of the burn and evacuation areas here:

https://calfire-forestry.maps.arcgis.co ... b5e010e8d4

thanks for the link. Glad the upper part of Mt BP did not burn.

Baldy ski area Facebook post video shows flames very close to ski area.

Less than a mile from baldy ski area
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-i ... vista-fire

It was the youngest kids turn last weekend. Opted for no rear rack and more stuff in the backpack to keep weight on bike down. Set up: handle bar bag has 2 sleeping bags and our cloths; downtube bag has bike tools, fuel, first aid; triangle bag has tent poles, water filter, 2 sleeping pads, 2 spoons...

Round trip was 14 miles and 1500 ft elevation gain.

It is an established "primitive" camp, have to filter water from a pump and pit toilet but no other amenities. Only access is ride or hike in the 6ish miles.

Did our fourth annual bike into camp at the local State Park with the middle kid. Late leaving home due to classic dad stuff...clogged kids toilet and sink. F'ing Home Depot self checkout had all kinds of problems ringing up the toilet auger. Why does stuff like this always happen right when I'm try...

Nice, thanks for posting. I really hate poodle dog bush.

Nice work and photos!

Just ride a bike in...it is really nice having the campground all to yourself.

mcphersonm80 wrote: ↑ If two or more drop out, I'll let you know.

thanks.
If someone else has a couple extra spots, I might take them (depending on the date ) and reward you with some yummy San Diego beer

thanks for the tr. Looks a bit thin in the bowl.

I forgot to apply. If anyone has two extra spots, I might be interested in purchasing, depending on dates.

Nice TR!

Did the snow have a base in Lamel Spring Gully? In other words, was is dry and powder to the dirt or was there a firmer layer of snow under the powder? And did the coverage make it to the dirt road or how high above?

Nice tr. One could hike up Acorn trail from Wrightwood and skip the drive on Blue Ridge road.

cool photos! they look healthy.

Thanks guys. This is almost as good as your Throop Peak Bike and Ski I upped the ante for mt. bike/ski trip this last winter :) : https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/photobucket/i644/albums/uu164/406_bucket/2011_winter/IMGP6887.jpg My buddy discovered the side ski carry method doesn't work well o...

The boys try to get clear on the rules: https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/photobucket/i644/albums/uu164/406_bucket/2011_summer/IMGP7738.jpg waterfall: https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/photobucket/i644/albums/uu164/406_bucket/2011_summer/IMGP7739.jpg It is 5:30 somewhere: https://eispirate...

thanks for the info. I wasn't excited about Manker but friends wanted to stay there. I talked them into camping off a forest road in the San B's and driving to Baldy early Saturday morning. They found a spot (several available) and after the ride I drove home.

anyone ever camp (or attempt ) at Manker Flat Campground on a weekend? Is it a zoo? Impossible to get a spot?

I normal avoid developed campgrounds for car camping but don't know of a good spot in the Baldy area. Suggestions? PM if you want to keep it a secret. thanks.

Nice tr, looks like fun. I think I might like canyoneering.

A few years ago I saw 2 mountain bikers riding down the bear canyon trail. I think you should give that a try Taco. In my opinion it is the best ~legal mtb trail in SoCal. Very, very technical and only would suggest for advanced bikers, unless you want to hike your bike most of the way. However, it...

Cool, mt biking is really fun. Check out:
http://www.mountainbikebill.com/

San Juan trail is southern OC is a nice long fast beginner trail. The ride up is fun also, with lots of tight switch backs.

Nice tr, thanks.

Nice. Lets hope this next storm drops significant snow.

Nice work and tr. Sure was warm up there. We passed a fresh wet slide near the south rim. Sarah mentioned that skiers had triggered it. 406 perhaps? Not me or a skier, hikers sliding down. Someone pointed out a summit post post to me with some interesting photos. I like this one: https://eispiraten....

It was a bit warm and certainly a damn fine day to get my ass kicked by that hike and have another great day on a mountain--just what the doctor ordered. I think that we skied the Figure 11 chute, but not totally sure http://wikimapia.org/#lat=34.2824764&lo ... 17&l=0&m=b Anyway, we ski...

Chunder and I did a Manker Flat to Baldy Bowl ( Mt. San Antonio ) via ski hut trail on Sunday. Nope not spending the night: https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/photobucket/i644/albums/uu164/406_bucket/2011_winter/IMGP6576.jpg Conga line to the ski hut: https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/photo...

I thought it would be nice to keep info and tr's about backcountry & resort skiing/boarding in one thread. A lot of times I only have a couple photos, not worthy of a full tr. Or condition up dates that the hikers might not care about. Feel free to add what you want. Ski areas: http://www.mtbald...

It was a lot more powdery than I thought it would be almost the entire way up, but still had a little crunch to it on the top layer, if that makes sense. Nothing that would hold any weight, though. Then up as we gained the ridge, ice was everywhere and we had to work pretty hard to kick our steps i...

thanks for the tr.

was the deep snow that you postholed in powdery or did it have a breakable crust?