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by Leighton
Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Vincent Gap Trail (Mt. Baden-Powell)
Replies: 100
Views: 2900

Re: Vincent Gap Trail (Mt. Baden-Powell)

It was open on November 8th. We hiked to Big Horn mine and then went in search of old miner Vincent's cabin. On returning to the parking lot at Vincent Gap, I talked to two guys that had just finished Baden-Powell.
by Leighton
Sun Sep 06, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: The Station Fire Thread
Replies: 795
Views: 14604

Re: The Station Fire Thread

kgw wrote:What do youse guys think about what this fellow has to say?
Typical conspiracy theorist nonsense, if you ask me.:wink: Check out their website, http://www.brasschecktv.com/ for more entertainment. :roll:
by Leighton
Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Car camping ideas
Replies: 3
Views: 134

Re: Car camping ideas

How about Blue Ridge Campground? I've never stayed there, but I did the Big Pines to Blue Ridge hike a while back that ends up there. Nice campground with great views of the backside of Baldy, too. The Pacific Crest trail runs right through it and it's accessible from Hwy 2. No water around except f...
by Leighton
Mon May 25, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Injured knee needs recomendations for hikes in SGM
Replies: 10
Views: 273

Re: Injured knee needs recomendations for hikes in SGM

I picked up a copy of Robinson's Angeles book on Saturday. Thanks for the recommendation, Richard N., what a great book! On Sunday, we did a variation of the Mt. Gleason hike that Matt suggested. We cheated since the wife still has a ways to go with recovery. We got to the trailhead and walked the P...
by Leighton
Sat May 16, 2009 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Injured knee needs recomendations for hikes in SGM
Replies: 10
Views: 273

Re: Injured knee needs recomendations for hikes in SGM

Thanks Brian, Waterman sounds good.

I was hoping to hear your thoughts, Jim since I've read earlier posts about your knee injury. Hope you're getting better.
by Leighton
Sat May 16, 2009 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Injured knee needs recomendations for hikes in SGM
Replies: 10
Views: 273

Re: Injured knee needs recomendations for hikes in SGM

Thanks Matt. A couple of great suggestions!
by Leighton
Fri May 15, 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Injured knee needs recomendations for hikes in SGM
Replies: 10
Views: 273

Re: Injured knee needs recomendations for hikes in SGM

Thanks friendowl, these look like what the doctor ordered! We'll be feeling like youngsters on the first one. Bridge to Nowhere may have to wait for another month of PT. Baby steps for now.
by Leighton
Fri May 15, 2009 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Injured knee needs recomendations for hikes in SGM
Replies: 10
Views: 273

Injured knee needs recomendations for hikes in SGM

Hey everybody! About a month ago my wife injured her knee on our way back from Icehouse Saddle. The Doc diagnosed her with a degenerative medial meniscus and sent her off to physical therapy. She is about to the point where she can begin to do some light hiking so I thought ask if anyone has any rec...