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This segment of the PCT is in historic Crowder Canyon, this was the original "Cajon Pass" it seems to me but a toll road was built by John Brown in 1861

http://www.empirenet.com/rdthompson/lane11.html

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Just wondering what places are best to avoid as far as people breaking into cars. about the only place i can think of where you're car might not be broken into might be in front of a sheriff's station otherwise do not leave anything of value in you're vehicle I'd leave the doors unlocked, some trai...

View from Kennth Hann SRA @ Hey, What's That? dot com Download the Google earth visibility overlay It could be tough to pick out some of the peaks but I've found this site to be very accurate and informative I agree with hikeup Brown & Lowe, I'd add Yerba Buena to that My guess is Mendenhall is...

I'll bring a pitchfork

davantalus wrote: ↑

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cougarmagic wrote: ↑No lion lately, and the poison oak is gettin real high in here. It's been fun watching this guy, but it'll be time for a new location soon.

Mr Katz gets around over there... Wonder what happened to the cougars?

inquiring minds want to know...

Mr katz eats cougar?

For me it makes a difference I also don't think it wise to take yourself to the limit on any outdoor trip. Should something happen you'll need energy to take care of the problem But I have to keep the weight on my back as low as possible due to a severe back injury 19 years ago. Without ultralight I...

I believe the location is closer to Cedar Spring about mile marker 61.5 about 1/4 mile south of Eagles Roost Picnic

Ouch. But exciting. And aren't yucca fun? HJ I usually cry Fucca! But there are techniques to emerge unscathed (relatively) through "Yucca Havens" Mostly they involve a carefully placed foot I like them for handholds, grab a bunch of fronds and hang on! These are hard to pull out even whe...

its not a misprint. 15 hours. talk about a wild one! Epic! Convinces me my plan to hike out the evening before to Laurel Saddle the evening before and Bivy there is the right plan. Tips from the blog... Bring headlamps I favor the Petzl Myo XP The various power settings extend battery life, & p...

The Lt. says the site is inaccessible. No, it is very accessible. Anyone can see the plane on the hillside from Bonelli Park to San Dimas. He is correct that the plane is wedged into the brush. The issue now: who is going to remove the plane. Evidently, it is the plane's owner or the owner's insura...

... Proably not as soon as some would like, but the highway has remained closed for safety reasons. [Rant] Ahhh the old unspecified "safety reasons" Caltrans is way over paid and painfully slow doing anything, that involves actual work If I "worked" at Caltrans I'd be ashamed to...

Hikin_Jim wrote: ↑

Taco wrote: ↑Sweet!

I'm offering the following course at a local community college soon: Ark building 101.

HJ

apparently you've not seen the documentary 2012

1500m tidal waves spit at these puny storms!

But seriously 500 year storms are not surprising

http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=382196

I did similar a trip back in Oct 2009

If you'd need crampons etc I don't know, There'd likely be some icy spots you'd not wanna fall

Matt

For those of you that shop at REI...do you ever feel bad taking back used gear that just didn't work out? Here's my situation at the moment:..... Am I dumb to feel bad about returning this stuff? I think I feel guilty because I run across these hippies at the crag who brag about buying a tent, slee...

Nice attempt!
That route was a breeze after the 1993 fire

Not so much any more

The south facing areas areas are always warm to hot when the sun shines. Cloudy days are best for exploring in that neck o the woods IMO

Thanx for sharing
Matt

hvydrt wrote: ↑Nice! I wonder what the smaller track is next to the cougar tracks.

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It's California, it'll probably be ok but who knows

I for one would not without locking it up or having someone to stay with the gear.

pacsafe is very good but where you'd lock it up? I couldn't guess
http://www.pacsafe.com/www/index.php?_r ... tail&id=48

Matt- It certainly was a great hike, although the 3 of the 4 climbs were a bit intimidating in the bouldering section. ... I love studying Death Valley climbers reports and then figuring out what we can sneak our way into as hikers. Richard- Thank you! The book "Canyoneering: A Guide to techni...

A huge thanks to the canyoneers who put together this report. I did Undertaker Cyn from the mouth to the base of Widowmaker Dry Fall as a hiker and your intel and info was greatly appreciated. Our report-- http://www.panamintcity.com/funeral/undertaker.html Hey Steve! Very cool! I figured it could ...

http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=920585 The track only shows where we dropped into the canyon... We started at the end of Whiting Woods Rd and took the use trail to Mesa Lila Edison rd and the trail to the powerline pylon. From here we took the firebreak/edison rd to Verdugo Mtrwy pa...

obie wrote: ↑"Chandler said Caltrans plans to add some features to the repair work to prevent future rock slides."

I heard "anti-gravity rocks"

from the Los Angeles Times "los angeles times December 23, 2010 Three Angeles National Forest roads closed last weekend in anticipation of flooding, debris and rock slides from storms lashing Southern California were minimally damaged and will reopen Thursday afternoon, officials said. Angeles ...

hvydrt wrote: ↑I think... I wonder what part of Angeles Crest HWY was destroyed this time?

Prolly the same parts they just spent $$16.5 million fixing

Should have put in the via-duct on the lower washout. Ladybug Cyn is a problem.

So expect the reopening gala sometime around 2014 or 2015

http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=911846 I was left to my own devices today and didn't want to start out the week without bagging a few saddles It was steady light rain as I left the deserted trailhead and I was as you might guess...alone. Come on! it's rain! it ain't nuclear waste! I...

WHOO HOO! http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=909083 Wanted to revisit some of my earlier trips in the year now that the weather is cooler. It seems I did better but I have not checked the stats... The road was recently cleared of rock falls and slides so my down hill speeds where respec...

Most excellent!

Still No Sign of Missing Hiker near Mt. Baldy
Michelle Yu was not dressed for the winter weather that hit the area.

http://www.ktla.com/ktla-mt-baldy-missi ... 9359.story

cougarmagic wrote: ↑It was at this point Matt started expressing his thoughts on perhaps choosing a different place to ride his mountain bike in the evenings after work

Yeah... Probably not the best place to be looking like deer around dusk and dawn