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I am looking for a topo app for my android phone (Galaxy S8). There are a lot in the Play Store. Want to get a good one. Any recommendations? I don't mind paying for one, especially if it keeps ads off. Need to be able to download the maps onto my phone for when there is no cel service (frequently)....

Maybe an IQ test is more in order.

I take it you're not a fan of the "confine and let burn out" policy? Prescribed burns are one thing...this is the whole other story of the modern hiker environmentalists. If this is what success is, and the policy remaining from the Station Fire....convert the Verdugos to mansions....excu...

This was shot Saturday morning from my home in Shadow Hills. We are ok and our house survived and it's all due to people like the crew of the 735. Thank you!

I'm in! I would love to meet all of the folks whose trip reports I have enjoyed all of these years.

Gotcha. Disregard my latest post.

Posted some pics in the Other ranges/Out of state section to test how to upload pics. It was super easy! But when I went to comment as such, I received the message that I "cannot post so soon after posting." Just FYI.

Snapped these early in the morning when I went off to get sunrise pics. Was too late for the sunrise but these guys more than made up for it.

(I'm posting this mainly to learn how to post pics here)

So what is to become of the awesome slideshow that you spent so much time and effort on?

Missed: 3,4 & 7.

I'm a pretty good guesser!

Nice to see you made it out there. Enjoyed your TR.

On a side note; WD40 works wonders on poison oak. Kills the itching immediately and keeps it from spreading.

I have to say, the down sleeping bag cape/jacket is inspired!

Hi,

I may be moving to Sacramento for a job and was curious if anyone knew of any message boards like this one in the Sacramento area. Looking at Google Earth there appears to be a lot of hiking opportunities relatively close by.

Thanks!

The falls they are a-flowin'




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Anyway, here's the link to the video if you're interested:

Took my little buddy, Ozzy, up to Switzers for a walk today. Was curious as to how well the water was flowing up there. Well, the water is a flowin' and it's been a snowin'! Should be a good year in the San Gabes! Here are some pics: https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/farm1.staticflickr.com/293/...

Here is a copy of the email I just sent to the EPA: Good day, I have recently become aware of the closing of the pit toilets at Hoegee's Campground in the Angeles National Forest. I have attached a photo of the notice that has been tacked upon the, now locked, door of the outhouse. As a hiker/backpa...

I went online and located the contact information for the director of the Southern California Office of the EPA's District 9: Steven Leonido-John Director (213) 244-1804 ( leonido-john.steven@epa.gov ) I am in the process of sending an email questioning the logic of this decision. I would suggest, i...

We'll see how long that lasts after January 20th.

That 360 video is cool.

I searched the forum and couldn't find a thread, and I'm guessing this has been addressed before, but...

Why does the USGS marker atop Mt. Waterman say "TWIN" instead of "WATERMAN?"

Anyone want to climb down there to confirm?

I'll take his word for it.

Has anyone been up here recently? I was thinking of doing an overnighter and breaking in some gear. Water still flowing?

I would opine that episodes such as this have been occurring since the San Gabriels were first formed. Do you think the excessive (by human standards) build up of fuel has only occurred in the last 100 years? I would imagine there have been long stretches of relatively little fire activity to huge i...

So I did the Winter Creek loop from Chantry yesterday. The creek is flowing, though it goes underground in several places, usually above the check dams. I had forgotten how nice that area is during the week. Plenty of parking, no crowds, though the rangers were on high alert to keep the kids from bu...

My kids got ol' dad a new pack for Father's Day and I was thinking of breaking it in on a short overnighter to Hoagees.

How is the water flow in the canyon, both Winter Creek and Big Santa Anita? Haven't been up there yet this season.

So, was there water at Hoegees?

On the bright side, creek crossings have never been easier.

Took a hike from the picnic area down to the confluence of the Arroyo Seco and Bear Canyon. Lots of flowers and greenery. A beautiful Spring day. Water was flowing through the creek, which due to heavy rains this winter, is now filled with silt. All the way down to the confluence and most certainly ...

I was up on Disappointment last weekend and enjoyed a similar view, Wildly expansive! Thank you for the pics. My android couldn't do it justice.