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by mattmaxon
Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MPH on steep inclines
Replies: 6
Views: 81

Re: MPH on steep inclines

Ok! cool, I'll try biking, theres no hills here on the rim, and you cant ride in the canyon, but i can go to the company gym and use their exercise bike with lotsa resistance i suppose.... along with runnin it more often :D If they had a stair climber that might be something to add to the training ...
by mattmaxon
Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MPH on steep inclines
Replies: 6
Views: 81

Re: MPH on steep inclines

while I'm not a runner I have tracked my travels for years with a GPS. After looking at data for years, I've come to the conclusion some cross training is required. I firmly believe at least for me Mt Biking on steep roads will improve your up hill time, hiking running, or whatever As I say I have n...
by mattmaxon
Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:37 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: End of the Adventure Pass?
Replies: 21
Views: 430

Re: End of the Adventure Pass?

End of the Adventure pass? Don't count on it
by mattmaxon
Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:54 am
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: Mtn lion Murderers
Replies: 5
Views: 93

Re: Mtn lion Murderers

it sure isn't going to stop them umm... let's see $136,000 fine for 11 confirmed kills from 2004 to 2010 They're making $2,000,000 per YEAR $136,000 is a minor cost of doing business. Or $22,666.67 over the time period in question. An appropiate fine for corporate wronging would be 3 times the yearl...
by mattmaxon
Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Mt. Lowe Road (2N50)
Replies: 36
Views: 891

Re: Mt. Lowe Road (2N50)

the're out citing people for BS :evil:
by mattmaxon
Thu Feb 02, 2012 4:18 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Silver Moccasin Trail
Replies: 25
Views: 728

Re: Silver Moccasin Trail

Welcome aboard! Again I don't have any direct info. My guess would be there are some down trees in higher elevations (Chantry Flats) and beyond. Some Ice on Williamson and approaching Baden Powell The November wind storm really took down many dead trees in other areas affected by the Station Fire. C...
by mattmaxon
Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:22 am
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: More Verdugo Kitties
Replies: 4
Views: 155

Re: More Verdugo Kitties

That possum is in a dangerous neighborhood!
by mattmaxon
Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:39 am
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: Blinky the cat
Replies: 3
Views: 99

Blinky the cat

This Bob waited while I got out my camera

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by mattmaxon
Thu Jan 12, 2012 5:21 am
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: Cute, un-scary bobcats
Replies: 10
Views: 241

Re: Cute, un-scary bobcats

cougarmagic wrote:
Mike P wrote: Wasn't this beast responsible for many deaths (especially to Knights of the Round Table) in the middle ages???
;)
That's the most foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent you ever set eyes on!
It's gotta be... It's a tough neighborhood. Lions, Tigers, and Bears OH MY!
by mattmaxon
Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:33 am
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Identifying software application for I-phones
Replies: 5
Views: 135

Re: Identifying software application for I-phones

hummm

this isn't an app but...

m.heywt.com

Lemme know
by mattmaxon
Thu Jan 05, 2012 4:54 am
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: San Gabriel River(not Angeles Forest) turtles
Replies: 9
Views: 140

Re: San Gabriel River(not Angeles Forest) turtles

There are lots of small pockets of wildlife in unusual places :) :wink:

There are Beaver in the San Bernardino Mtns
by mattmaxon
Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:20 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Bushwhacking study
Replies: 1
Views: 96

Re: Bushwhacking study

this is ground breaking research! it seems my gut feeling was right. but not being a professional researcher ...

perhaps i may volunteer for of the some other studies, like getting hit in the head with a dirt clod

:) :D :lol:
by mattmaxon
Sun Jan 01, 2012 5:24 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Happy New Year!
Replies: 5
Views: 185

Re: Happy New Year!

WAHOO! 8)
by mattmaxon
Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:04 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Mt. Lowe Road (2N50)
Replies: 36
Views: 891

Re: Mt. Lowe Road (2N50)

I see the mud!

Thanks for sharing
by mattmaxon
Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:33 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Mt. Lowe Road (2N50)
Replies: 36
Views: 891

Re: Mt. Lowe Road (2N50)

Have a few pics - don't know how to post. depends on if you Attach File or use a file on a web page or other web hosted image click on the Img between List= , & URL here I clicked on Img then Rt-clk'ed on the wesite's image and copied the image location. Pasted that value after the {img} BBCode...
by mattmaxon
Thu Dec 15, 2011 4:58 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Silver Moccasin Trail
Replies: 25
Views: 728

Re: Silver Moccasin Trail

As far as I know the whole trail is open. ( technically the segment from Shortcut Saddle to Chilao is within the closure.) The High Country segments, say cloudburst summit to Vincent Gulch Divide are going to have Ice and Snow this time of year You're gonna need your Union Suit If there is significa...
by mattmaxon
Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:18 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Anybody been to Henninger Flat?
Replies: 5
Views: 117

Re: Anybody been to Henninger Flat?

shreddy wrote: Place looked untouched.
Interesting I thought the place would be a shambles

Thanks for the update
by mattmaxon
Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:26 pm
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: Double Trouble
Replies: 8
Views: 212

Re: Double Trouble

oh kitty, very cool
by mattmaxon
Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:12 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Burkhart Trail
Replies: 19
Views: 1538

Re: Burkhart Trail

I'm ashamed to say that I've never done that side of the the San Gabriels I absolve you of your sin... I haven't been there recently, but with a change in the weather forecast for early next week. Crampons are always advisable this time of year if you are determined to achieve your objective. But B...
by mattmaxon
Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:22 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Rest In Peace, Richard Nyerges
Replies: 8
Views: 205

Re: Rest In Peace, Richard Nyerges

Richard Nyerges memorial services:


DATE: DECEMBER 18 (SUNDAY)
TIME: 02:00 p.m.

AT: CABOT AND SONS
27 Chestnut street
Pasadena, CA 91103
by mattmaxon
Wed Dec 07, 2011 4:42 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Rest In Peace, Richard Nyerges
Replies: 8
Views: 205

Re: Rest In Peace, Richard Nyerges

Richard... You will be missed

Thank you for your service and passion

You've sown the seed in someone who'll take up the oar
by mattmaxon
Tue Dec 06, 2011 5:21 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Anybody been to Henninger Flat?
Replies: 5
Views: 117

Anybody been to Henninger Flat?

"Enquiring minds want to know"

Morbid curiosity as to the state of the Plantation up there...

The RAWS up there had a gust of 167mph...
by mattmaxon
Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:22 pm
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: Mountain Lion Track?
Replies: 8
Views: 118

Re: Mountain Lion Track?

Yeah I took those photos. If I'm remembering correctly it was on Yerba Buena Ridge

And I concur with my colleague's cogent analysis

I'm seeing a hint of claws in the top photo, some dirt has fallen back into it but it seems to be there

matt
by mattmaxon
Sun Dec 04, 2011 4:39 am
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: Mountain Lion Track?
Replies: 8
Views: 118

Re: Mountain Lion Track?

Eaton Canyon uhhh.. "Eaton Cyn" isn't a Mtn Lion track... :? http://www.bear-tracker.com/cougar.html This here photo is about as good as it gets https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Km8embmok6o/TttohkHCYtI/AAAAAAAAJ3Q/6p8rqB0JM_A/s800/P1170362.JPG moar in the ...
by mattmaxon
Sat Nov 26, 2011 11:18 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Hall-Beckley Cyn via alt-alt drop-in
Replies: 1
Views: 20

Hall-Beckley Cyn via alt-alt drop-in

Hall-Beckley Cyn via alt-alt drop-in I'd wanted to explore some options for an alternate drop-in for this drop-in to the one we've been using, which is alternate to the one listed in the beta. http://www.dankat.com/advents/halbec.htm The clouds where low making finding a decent spot to go down, but...
by mattmaxon
Sat Nov 26, 2011 6:47 am
Forum: California
Topic: Warm Springs Mtn -Black Friday 2011-
Replies: 1
Views: 66

Warm Springs Mtn -Black Friday 2011-

After a series of after work hikes and Mtn Bike rides in the area, I had to get to the summit. I arrived at the trailhead about 7am and got the requisite once over by the guard . Oddly there where 2 other vehicles ! WOW might actually see someone else out here. The rains of last week made the normal...
by mattmaxon
Sat Nov 26, 2011 6:39 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Baldy Bowl and Ski Hut Trail
Replies: 314
Views: 7305

Re: Baldy Bowl and Ski Hut Trail

I haven't been there but, it's difficult to say what you'd consider conditions that'd require micro spikes. I personally feel if there is ice (Snow), you should have them along Most(?) winter accidents in the san gabs are slipping on ice. Some are very experienced people, though the more you're out ...
by mattmaxon
Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Rincon Shortcut Road
Replies: 11
Views: 741

Re: Rincon Shortcut Road

I've been up it pre-station fire. It has been repaired /improved post-fire. I haven't been down to the west fork but I'm guessing it is in good shape.
by mattmaxon
Sun Oct 23, 2011 4:28 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Hiker shot by hunter
Replies: 35
Views: 678

Re: Hiker shot by hunter

it validates my old saw ... "the only animals I'm afraid of are the two-legged ones"

Unfortunately the powers that be don't make others aware that hunting season is on, when precautions can be taken
by mattmaxon
Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:56 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Dark Canyon Road (2N75)
Replies: 5
Views: 769

Re: Dark Canyon Road (2N75)

This map shows the area in question

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