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I've done it quite a number of times. The slope ain't that bad (20 degrees in a few spots, maybe 30 degrees max), its the loose scree, combined with the relentless exposure of the mid-summer sun & heat, that can make it miserable. Just stay to the right, away from the fall line of those cliffy-t...

Have also heard that sanctuary bears in warm, low altitude areas get sluggish during winter months regardless, and sleep for a week end at a time, don't eat much except chips, beer and pizza , watch too much sports on TV , etc. My own opinion would be the bear and her cubs visited Altadena because....

That picture out the windshield looks to be along Hwy 101 between Gilroy and Salinas. Very llittle shoulder along that section making the lanes kinda tight, and a lot of up-and-down sections and curves that make it a little challenging even in dry, sunny weather. If you're going up there driving, mi...

Definately hypoxia/altitude sickness. Everyone else is standing around adjusting to the altitude and keeping up their 'fluid intake', while he's ascending that hill way too fast. That's enough to make anyone fall-down-drunken dizzy.

Surface fleet? Might just need a special "Black-ops" crew to keep things in check:



When the sign says "No Littering", it really really really means "NO LITTERING. PERIOD."

The way I read the decision is you need an Adventure Pass at any location that's been developed and needs periodic maintenance - if its got a parking area, a toilet (even a pit toilet or porta-potty), picnic tables, or any other amenties that have to be maintained, then you need an Adventure Pass. A...

Good you got it back quickly. Probably just got pinched by a couple of tweekers. Usually if cars don't get recovered in a week they've gone to a chop shop and been parted out, especially if they're +5 years old.

California or Arizona license plates?

Would you know the VIN #, or any portion of it? Plates can be swapped out fast, so easier to quickly check the VIN# on the dash if I see a cool lookin' bright red Prelude in an OC parking lot.

Thanks atomic coyote for all those details on Big bear, I will definitely put those on the list for the next time I'm up there. Holcomb sound ideal for long snowy runs. I'm also thinking maybe some of the peaks around Baden Powell. Do any of those have 5-8mi of climbing without needing serious cram...

I've got a pair of Microspikes that seem to work well for icy conditions. Never used them for running, just hiking. I can think of a few winter trails in the Big bear area, all on the east & north side of the lake. The Pacific Crest Trail from Onyx summit to Cushenberry summit (where Hwy 18 star...

TK Burgers in Huntington Beach. On PCH, just south of the HB Pier. Its the house with the glass screened front porch next to Dairy Queen the glass panels are covered in stickers).

Nice find on Jill Homer's blog. I saw a BBC web-article on this lady's plans about a month ago and couldn't see how it would work. Jill Homer's blog indirectly raises some issues I wondered about; mainly how to keep the bearings on the bike working in the extreme cold that's sure to be encountered d...

They're known to live in and near the mouth of the SG River between Seal Beach and Long Beach. The power plants just upstream along Studebaker Road probably help, as they discharge cooling water into the river to make it a nice warm environment.

Nothing more than putting a new spin on the same old thing. Everest and the Seven Summits have been done by 20-30-40-50-60 year olds, males, females, disabled persons, different nationalities . . . just about any special interest group you could imagine; everyone tries to spin it for their 15 minute...

Definately one of the more remote peaks in California. Not terribly interesting itself, but great views into the Cuyma Valley and Carrizo Plain. I was there in early April 2011 on a road trip through Central California. Definately better in the spring when you'll (hopefully) get a great wildflower b...

She's saying:

"OMG! Gotta get Daddy some new hiking clothes for Christmas! He's wearing the same clothes he had on when he took his avatar picture."

You could search the property records at a local San Bernardino County office in the area (microfilm or similar), or if you know a real estate agent/broker they could get you the info really quickly. If that is private property, then you'd want to find out if there's a public right-of-way easement f...

That's cool! Definately need to change my shorts if I came face-to-face with that big boy!. :shock: Wonder how long it had been stalking the buck - tigers can sit and wait for hours for the right moment to attack, so I'd imagine a cougar would do it too. Suggestion: Put a marked stick in the field-o...

Indications that you might be a little too obsessed with climbing: 1. You’re in a math class and you find out the decimal system does not end at 5.14. 2. While on vacation you walk into a cathedral and immediately start looking at the walls for routes to get to the ceiling. 3. While walking up stai...

One day an atheist went for a hike in the woods. While walking on the trail he heard a noise behind him. He turned to see an angry gigantic bear charging toward him. He started running, but the bear kept getting closer and closer. When he tried to look behind, he tripped on a root sticking out of th...

A few tips for enjoying the great outdoors: 1. The guitar of the noisy teenager in the neighboring campsite makes excellent knidling for your campfire. 2. In an emergency the drawstring from your parka hood can be used to strangle your snoring tent mate. 3. When starting a fire with two pieces of wo...

Try Sierra Designs, too. They have youth bags that fit persons up to five feet tall, and their womens bags go up to 5' 6". Also look at Sierra Trading Post. They sell a lot of manufacturers' overstock stuff for pretty cheap. Stock changes all the time, but this time of year there should be a lo...

Like everyone above mentions, the Tram's restaurant is nothing special. Just take the Tram up, enjoy the snow and Desert View areas in Long Valley, then come down to Palm Springs for a good meal. Some of the PS locals on here could probably recommend a good one, or just use my 'default' plan - go in...

Fantastic!The new Jaguar XKR-S convertible was revealed at the current LA Auto Show just one week after it was announced by the car maker. A rag-top version of Jag's quickest and most effective model is guaranteed to be desired by enthusiasts all over the place. The price tag will make most of us j...

Interesting report of a jaguar in Southern Arizona. Nice to see them coming back. I always thought of them as a 'jungle cat' since their spotted coats helps them blend into so well in that environment (Central America through the Amazon Basin). http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/nationn ... cho-b.html ...

Calimountains.com looks interesting. Suggestion: How about a thread for the Santa Ana Mountains, the lowly-bastard-stepchild of SoCal mountain ranges that has no forums on any other BB that I know of. Some good stuff can be found there - MTBing, hiking & trail running on the fire roads in the no...

A two shoe solution is the way to go. In summer I've been using Merrell's Moab Ventilator mid-height shoes. More like a high-top sneaker witha slightly beefed up sole than a shoe, but work great on well traveled trails without a lot of rocks. Gotta get some new 'lightweights' before next spring, pro...

Explain the philosophy/psycology behind "N+1". Where "N" is something you want. Example: You buy a standard ice axe ("N"). However, after a few romps in the San Gabriel Mtns you decide you also need an axe with a shorter shaft for steeper slopes ("N+1", which ...

@ @ atomicoyote--yeah, i hate gyms too. I never go. I just run outside and have kettlebells at home n workout there :D ..and you have aging joints? how old r u? my dad has started to slow down on his trail-running cause of a sore knee and a heel issue, hes almost 76, so he's starting to slow down s...