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Fire approaching Jones Peak from the east/southeast. They've been putting retardant all along the southeast ridge of Jones today... https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2447163920_30ff10fcfa.jpg Painting Jones Peak red! They've made a stand at the southeast ridge and t...

Looks like it is burning in Little Santa Anita Canyon tonight. Burning up towards Jones Peak I think. Tons of people on the streets of Sierra Madre trying to get a look. Lots of streets are barricaded and evacuations going on. Let's hope no homes get burned and that the firefighters stay safe.

Afternoon of Saturday April 26th: fire in Santa Anita Canyon; flames shooting up along the ridge on the west side of the canyon. A picture or 2 a bit later. I suspect this might close access to Chantry Flats for awhile. Hmm. Added lame pics: https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/farm4.static.flickr...

I'm not sure I'd accept a bivy bag from a mortician!

PBR's 406 style!

Thanks for the TR.

16.2-mile stair hike -- comprising 4,182 steps, with a 7,445-foot elevation gain. Don't have to worry about ticks, bears and lions! Hmm. 7445'/4182 steps = 1.78 vertical feet per step. Typical stair risers are 7 to 9 inches per code, not 21 inches. I guess the stair treads can be long and sloped bu...

Travis: many thanks for the work put into making this message board happen.

When ever you get back down this way make sure to save some time for a group hike up Baldy or something.

I hate ice. Unless it is used to cool my beer.

Here's KathyW cruising up the steep ridge towards Iron Mt.

Here's another flower seen on the Heaton Flat Trail on 2008-04-19.

#19

Turns out the weather wasn't as cool as I had hoped. Turned around at the saddle for a few reasons - one being I didn't have enough fluids on me for a warm weather hike. So be it. Was nice to meet KathyW as we crossed paths.

Is it Allison Saddle or Heaton Saddle? I've seen both.

Rob wrote:Sounds like Bear Flat Trail is my best bet for a south-facing ice-free altitude hike above 8K' this Saturday (4/19/2008)?

Iron #1 is 8007'!!!

Weather looks particularly good for a jaunt up ol' Big Iron on Sat. 19th.

TacoDelRio wrote:Sorry, I know, not funny.

Sorry, but that is almost always funny!

The current version of the race is approximately 8.6 miles in length. The exact course has changed over the years due to trail damage caused by erosion, earthquakes and fire. For this reason no official course record is recognized. The present course configuration is considered the most difficult s...

My altimeter gave me 3100 ft total gain, seems to be pretty close. And had 9500 steps up and 10500 steps down, so between 8-9 miles. Nice hike, considering the temps were up there. " hiker bob " made a point of telling me that "his" trail was better than the mt. wilson trail bec...

Nice TR and pics! These mountains rule!

You must use caffeine!

TacoDelRio wrote:The visibility was amazing, huh? Surprising, considering the oppressive heat.

It was awesome. Of course this was at 7:30a...on a Sunday...no smog yet!

Had time for a quick hike, starting at Eaton Saddle and going up to San Gabriel, Mt. Disappointment (indeed) & Mt. Markham. I'm here to report that they are all still there. That is all. Mt. Lowe+sprawl as viewed from San Gabriel Peak... https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/farm4.static.flickr...

Dude!

LMFAO! Brilliant!!!!!!!!

I was one of the guys that turned around on the hike Alan mentioned. I had no gear and to be honest (being from the south) I don't share or understand the enthusiasm for the frozen white stuff. So be it. I had a blast anyway! Go give it a try and enjoy it - be smart and safe.

hvydrt wrote:I wonder if we will get a trip report?

With pictures!

Sorry to hear of Laura's injury. Good job getting her to the doctor!

Was great to meet you, Alan and everyone else up at the ski hut on Saturday. Hope your GPS finds its way home.

TDR, were you up there today? Didn't see ya. I started at 7a and got as far as the ski hut. AlanK was up there at the same time. Saw these 2 guys...I wonder if they found enough snow to do any good. https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/2390017517_9846d579ed.jpg https:/...

If I'm not mistaken, today is Jim's wedding day. Congratulations and best wishes for a long happy marriage!

Thanks Bert56. I'm heading that way tomorrow and this is a big help.

What a great area to explore. Thanks for the pics and the TR.