EISPIRATEN

What a terrific set of photos! I've hiked that area many times, and never get tired of seeing other people's pix. Well done! Glad the lightning didn't getcha - that would have ruined your whole day.

Four days ago there was a story in the LA Times about a search for 3 missing hikers in the San Gabes: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2 ... orest.html

What's the latest? Has anybody seen or heard anything?

Mike - "rockboy"
Riverside, CA

Awesome - what a great trip and some cool views to the desert. Nice post.

That is so cool - what a difference between summer and winter on that mountain. One of my faves, it sure has a different personality this time of year. Very cool pix.

Some of the most terrific pix I've seen, I've seen on this forum. You guys do some incredible stuff. Nice job.

Very nice trip, Elwood. Thanks for the pix.

Wow, that looks like fun.

Some day.

Thanks, Ze - I had seen that post before, but I didn't make the connection. No worries, I won't attempt it. Yet.

I have a question for those who have been to North Etiwanda Preserve in Rancho Cucamonga: What are those switchbacks in this photo looking NE from the NEP trailhead up towards San Sevaine? Ellwood, I saw you did a hike in that area recently, can you tell me? Thanks in advance - hope to see some of y...

Unbelievable hike - very cool. I have done the S Kaibab - what a great trail, much better than Bright Angel.
Now I have something else for my list. Thanks!

Excellent pix - totally on my "to do" list. Man, I wish I could go today.

Great trip, and loved the pix.

Always interests me when haze from SoCal can affect conditions all the way up there. Everything is connected.