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by Johnny Bronson
Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:51 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: First time up the Baldy Bowl
Replies: 9
Views: 127

Re: First time up the Baldy Bowl

Mitch o_O haha

You guys are having fun and being safe,thats all that matters,its ok to be a little insane I guess wild lol

The crack climb is out in Joshua tree on Hemingway Buttress,its called white lightning
by Johnny Bronson
Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:42 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: 1-22-2011 Ontario Peak Area
Replies: 11
Views: 155

Re: 1-22-2011 Ontario Peak Area

gotcha Isaac!Sounds good! Sure thing. We've got some work to do in the area. Lets get some cleaning and climbing in,You guys down to go on a weekday sometime in the upcoming weeks? I have some new gear to test out also. Does anyone else want to join and get some super chill rock climbing in?(just ne...
by Johnny Bronson
Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: Desert
Topic: Joshua Tree: Camping & Riding
Replies: 7
Views: 206

Re: Joshua Tree: Camping & Riding

obie wrote: Thanks! I even managed to mess a line up and take a tumble on the bionic leg but got right up and kept rolling. Big moment for me.
Damn!The bionic leg is strong and so is your determination!Keep it up!
by Johnny Bronson
Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: 20110119 Islip Cyn
Replies: 12
Views: 236

Re: 20110119 Islip Cyn

Taco always has critter friends! Remember the pissing frog hahaa

Good to see Chris getting out to the canyons/mountains :) :thumbup: awesome!
by Johnny Bronson
Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:27 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: First time up the Baldy Bowl
Replies: 9
Views: 127

Re: First time up the Baldy Bowl

Nice to meet you Wild! you were going glissadeinsane all the way back to the parking lot =D hahaa good times man!
by Johnny Bronson
Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:19 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: 1-22-2011 Ontario Peak Area
Replies: 11
Views: 155

Re: 1-22-2011 Ontario Peak Area

Good stuff Isaac.Some rough bushwacking lol Great trip report!Sweet pics also. But man please be extra careful trying to rope solo "choss piles" especially in the san gabs.From personal experience ,even with a helmet you cant be too safe alone!There is usually good size rocks falling down ...
by Johnny Bronson
Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:58 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Scouting?
Replies: 10
Views: 257

Re: Scouting?

Never did boy scouts,but I went on a few trips with a few friends who were scouts.I enjoyed doing trips with them.Though I never got into it myself,spent most of my outdoor experience growing up with my father and family who took us camping nearly every other weekend to baldy,yos,yellowstone,bishop,...
by Johnny Bronson
Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:52 am
Forum: Desert
Topic: Joshua Tree: Camping & Riding
Replies: 7
Views: 206

Re: Joshua Tree: Camping & Riding

Jtree was beautiful weather this weekend!Enjoyed a bit of it myself =D Great to hear about your rehab for your leg is going well.
I couldnt believe how beautiful the weather was all over the desert .I was camping out near sawtooth canyon enjoying the desert weather also. :thumbup:
by Johnny Bronson
Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:46 am
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Stove of the Week: Tibetan Ti Wing Stove
Replies: 11
Views: 219

Re: Stove of the Week: Tibetan Ti Wing Stove

lol....

That is a kool little stove!
by Johnny Bronson
Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:44 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Mount Williamson Closure News
Replies: 8
Views: 213

Re: Mount Williamson Closure News

Taco wrote:
HikeUp wrote: To clarify, the Williamson Rock closure here in the San Gabriels is still in effect.
It will be lifted in the year 3129.

Seriously.Damned them.

Mt williamson is open now.Williamson rock is not.
by Johnny Bronson
Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:40 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Baldy Bowl, 1/15/2011
Replies: 18
Views: 356

Re: Baldy Bowl, 1/15/2011

Good stuff!Very nice pics!
by Johnny Bronson
Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:39 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Hoppy Ending, 20110116
Replies: 6
Views: 158

Re: Hoppy Ending, 20110116

fun stuff =D hahaa
by Johnny Bronson
Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:02 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Returning gear to REI: do you feel guilty?
Replies: 22
Views: 386

Re: Returning gear to REI: do you feel guilty?

honestly, i'm not sure. we have a person who works with damaged merch or returns that can't go back to the floor and i'm not sure what he does with stuff that doesn't go to the used gear sales. however i can promise you that employees definitely do not take it home :( For the most part it totally s...
by Johnny Bronson
Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: It's time to count sheep again!
Replies: 7
Views: 161

Re: It's time to count sheep again!

400+ sheep! That is awesome!
by Johnny Bronson
Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:52 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Allison Mine
Replies: 16
Views: 342

Re: Allison Mine

I would say,its a safe bet,that its more than normal water flow.Expect to be swimming,Especially with the recent weather and mass run off from higher elevations.
by Johnny Bronson
Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:48 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: 20110112 West Baldy North Face
Replies: 28
Views: 579

Re: 20110112 West Baldy North Face

Man that is some training for.... http://all-silhouettes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sport-man-signs.jpg + http://www.stomptokyo.com/otf/american/DzlItem1256.jpg + http://classic.mountainzone.com/photo/viesturs/graphics/k2-edandscott.jpg + http://www.sybarites.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/hublo...
by Johnny Bronson
Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Stove of the Week: Coleman Xpedition
Replies: 17
Views: 382

Re: Stove of the Week: Coleman Xpedition

Stove of the week is a sweet idea! Nice twin stove!
by Johnny Bronson
Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Basic Mountaineering Orientation - Winter 2011
Replies: 124
Views: 2393

Re: Basic Mountaineering Orientation - Winter 2011

Fantastic pictures from everyone! =D (Hope yall dont mind if I use some for my personal photo accounts etc) Regarding the young fellow climbing up in the unsafe situation.Taco and I informed a ranger that came by us.Basically telling him it was going to get dark soon (of course) and we saw some kid/...
by Johnny Bronson
Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Basic Mountaineering Orientation - Winter 2011
Replies: 124
Views: 2393

Re: Basic Mountaineering Orientation - Winter 2011

That video of Taco on the summit is priceless Mark,especially with your yell!That was great!
Baldy 1-8-2010 with Taco 074.AVI
Awesome photos,thanks so much for snapping so many =D

Sent you a pm to get some high res of a few if you dont mind.
by Johnny Bronson
Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Basic Mountaineering Orientation - Winter 2011
Replies: 124
Views: 2393

Re: Basic Mountaineering Orientation - Winter 2011

Awesome how many people showed!Great to meet everyone! Thanks to everyone who showed up.Thank you Ryan for setting it up and everyone else helping to organize also! Awesome turnout!Beautiful day with beautiful people,excellent fun all around.Everyone has such great spirits and are wonderful kind peo...
by Johnny Bronson
Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Baldy Bowl 1-1-11
Replies: 2
Views: 90

Re: Baldy Bowl 1-1-11

Awesome pics!Nice stuff yall =D Must have been pretty deep!

Taco and on were on sugar loaf peak around the same time.A few times we observed the bowl in awe as we saw some massive winds/spin drifts on the top of the summit.Glad you guys didnt get hit with too much wind and had a great trip.
by Johnny Bronson
Sun Jan 02, 2011 12:59 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: New Year's Day - San Gabriel Ice Climbing
Replies: 12
Views: 263

Re: New Year's Day - San Gabriel Ice Climbing

Rough topos http://c0278592.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/original/689045.jpg http://c0278592.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/original/689051.jpg Depending on how cold it gets and how much more the waterfall freezes.There should be a couple more lines to the left =D Had a wonderful start to th...
by Johnny Bronson
Wed Dec 29, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: 12/27/10 - Mt. Baldy - Fail
Replies: 6
Views: 164

Re: 12/27/10 - Mt. Baldy - Fail

:X
by Johnny Bronson
Wed Dec 29, 2010 7:14 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: 20101221 Some great waterfall shots
Replies: 11
Views: 155

Re: 20101221 Some great waterfall shots

300 ft+ static line anyone? =D
by Johnny Bronson
Wed Dec 29, 2010 7:12 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: 20101227 Lightning Couloir
Replies: 11
Views: 242

Re: 20101227 Lightning Couloir

=D Please ACH open! Snow level dropping to around 2,000,temps lowering rapidly...Sounds just about that time to freeze some waterfalls haha https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/photobucket/i895/albums/ac155/JohnnyBronson/1-1.jpg https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/photobucket/i895/albums/ac155/...
by Johnny Bronson
Mon Dec 27, 2010 4:47 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: It is Official: Mt Baldy Road Closed
Replies: 28
Views: 562

Re: It is Official: Mt Baldy Road Closed

Just got back from the area with taco,the road is blocked off to residents only. Though you can get in if you go really early in the am to avoid that as we did and were also advised by the nice gentleman working the roadblock.=D When we were leaving at about 3:00 ,people were just walking up the roa...
by Johnny Bronson
Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:33 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: It is Official: Mt Baldy Road Closed
Replies: 28
Views: 562

Re: It is Official: Mt Baldy Road Closed

A buddy of mine who lives up there sent me this pic yesterday, part of the road collapsed stranding some residents(again)...

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by Johnny Bronson
Sun Dec 19, 2010 6:44 am
Forum: Out-of-state
Topic: Jeff Lowe documentary (Ueli Steck Eiger)
Replies: 1
Views: 130

Jeff Lowe documentary (Ueli Steck Eiger)

A trip report that is one of a kind... I know many of you will respect the whole project and possibly remember Jeff Lowe from back in the day.Ueli Steck is working on repeating the unrepeated route "Metanoia" that Jeff Lowe put up on the Eiger.Many people are not familiar with this route a...
by Johnny Bronson
Mon Dec 13, 2010 4:43 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: 20101211 Pigeon Ridge to South Mount Hawkins
Replies: 11
Views: 238

Re: 20101211 Pigeon Ridge to South Mount Hawkins

hahaha nice stuff man! Take it easy on the alcohol and take it heavy on food! =D

Dude the evergreen korean buses are everywhere!lol