EISPIRATEN

Sean wrote: Good job! That was the trail I started on. Was there any water in that final crossing before Manzanita Bench?

Im not sure. Is it about half way between Orchard and the bench? I think I remember crossing very small stream of water.

So 5 years ago I put up this thread viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4986&p=43069&hilit=wilson#p43069 well I finally did it hahah. Saturday I left Sierra Madre about 7 and arrived at top at 1015. Not bad for a husky fella. It was a beautiful day and the trail wasn't too crowded. Glad I finally got th...

Hmm didnt get a permit. Picked mostly weekdays. Wait until April 1 and see what opens up, then next step just drive up and see.

any word on water there now?

Thanks! I prob over thinking it hahaha

yeah so one guy does all the dates with our names on it, then i do the same, then other person does the same. with all names, its 3 of us putting in for same dates same names. i guess we want to increase the odds.

Just wondering if there are 3 in a group should all of us register the dates? I heard they catch on if they see same names on form and kick you all out of lotto. How should we go about this? one person fill it out or all 3?
thanks!

tallkan wrote: Get after it bud! Good to see you're making it happen. The way you describe the sounds makes me want to get on a trail asap!

Thanks. sure did miss it!

Mike P wrote: Holy cow! That's an ensatina salamander; a Monterey Ensatina, to be exact. Nice! Don't see those too often in the Gabes.

Thanks for not stepping on him or her.

Saw about 5 of them.

HikeUp wrote: Bastard Ridge, Connector Trail and the main trail leaves Orchard Camp on the west side - lol.

ahh so with those names I looked it up and that sounds right. so both of those lead to mt wilson? I know the main trail is west side of orchard camp hehe

There was a couple other trails we saw that i have no idea where they go. Maybe someone here knows. Ask away! Where did you see them, etc.? I didn't really see well because of the no light situation, so I dont remember well the general area. I should've marked with my gps. But there was 2 that shot...

There was a couple other trails we saw that i have no idea where they go. Maybe someone here knows.

dima wrote: I was there a few weeks ago, before the one big rainstorm. There was plenty of water in the creek then.

Thanks!!

Any word on water here?

So its been a long time since i have posted on here. I check in from time to time. Haven't been on a trial in a long time either. 2018 I want to turn this around. Things getting in the way couldnt be an excuse anymore, so friday after work, rain and dark, we headed out. Most have been up the trail s...

got my vote. I dont come much but Im glad its here for the info I might need and Im glad someone has the time and interest in running the site. thanks

Thanks for the report!

thanks for the heads up on ground clearance, but by perfect I meant good times with the kidos!

been along time since I have been on or out, that looks like the perfect trip!

this guy has info on the mask NSFW

Fear and loathing in Los Padres

The Bats

I did Windy Gap and Islip on Sunday, and those carved benches at Windy Gap are pretty cool, I don't remember those from before :) I went up Big Cienega though, and I have to say, it's a good deal easier. It adds a couple miles if you want to do the loop because you have to go up and over Islip, but...

HikeUp wrote: ↑puke and rally

nice Ill let her know. I also told her if she would let me cook she might be better off. Glad that thermarest pad is comfy

So my wife doesn't do so well with mountain driving, and that sucks because we all love the mountains so much. My wife has the same issue. We tried opening the window so she could stick her head out into the windstream like a dog, but this isn't much fun without goggles. This actually worked, but n...

Very nice TR and I am sure the Kids will remember it, or the pain after. I hope you got them chili at the end. We didn't have chili but we did have the tuna sandwich, and my wife and I thought it was great. The kids had chicken and fries. I still have time for them to remember things we did, not th...

Nice one yob. Waiting for the TR from 25 years ago. Something tells me that might be an entertaining read. There are a lot of "trip reports" and photos from 25 years ago that keep me from running for president or any other public office :lol: :shock: Being on tour for months at times will...

So Saturday I decided to take the kids and wife to Crystal lake and then head up to Windy gap, and Islip. I haven't been up that way in at least 30 years. Last time I went up that side I was in Boy Scouts and that was my first backpack trip. Last time I was at Crystal lake my dad drove me and him up...

Thanks 8) Great info!

Anybody have an idea how it will be up there this weekend? Heading up with the kids and haven't been out in a long time and not really sure how warm or cool to dress. Any help and info is appreciated.
TIA

thats it I quit the internet. If you cant believe what you read on the internet, what is this world coming to?

I still like that area tho, its nice up there.