EISPIRATEN

Rick Kent wrote:So if you rounded up like I did chances are you have the better time. Hell, let's just say you beat me by 2 minutes just so I have a compelling reason to get back up there.

Love it!

The battle, of course, is a storm in itself.

Great job. I don't know why one would ever give up on that fine trail, though. :) well never know, but I've been find going 1.5 yrs between visits. There are some other steep ridges I'd like to check out first :wink: OK. I just wanted you to admit that you're addicted and will be back. But, yeah......

Great job. I don't know why one would ever give up on that fine trail, though.

OK, we have before and after pictures! :D https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4260620869_e2d6f6eae4.jpg https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/alank.smugmug.com/Hikes-and-Rides/2010/Inspiration-Point-1-9-10/IMG8937/761098570_4PFPZ-M.jpg I love the wheel picture. FO mu...

Zé wrote:why such a subtle trail sign? I'd go all Fight On on them and make a big sign 'TRAIL CLOSED. DON'T DARE TRESPASS. THAT'S ILLEGAL!'

I'd add ""I'm FIGHT ON, and I approve this message."

I hiked up to Inspiration Point from Lake Avenue today. When I got to Echo Mountian, it looked like the Upper Sam Merrill Trail was open. I decided to take it and started up, passing right by a group of Forest Service folks. They said it was closed. I asked how I would know that and they pointed to ...

Ya gotta be tough to hike San Diego County.

Where you been man? We miss ya! BTW Your post is funny putting the SGW on this board???? Hope to see you on Baldy soon Shin and I are meeting tomrorow at Manker 6am if you want to join us. I keep thinking that SGW must be "San Gabriel Wilderness." Also, I was amused by the way that guy go...

Zé wrote:I hike, bike, run, walk, and drive a car.

That's a damned pentathlon!

What Alan said; SC'ers come in all flavors :) . I once joined for a year so I could hike with a friend who was a member, but once I got a look at all friggin' rules and bureaucracy that accompany an outing, I opted out. I understand their liability issues, but one of my main reasons for going to th...

Let's all recognize that the pursuit of the summit should not be a contest. If someone does it once and it is a meaningful experience then that is the point. If the pursuit of the summit becomes a check mark or a click of the counter then that person has probably lost touch with the real reason for...

California Man Pleads Guilty to Auto Insurance Fraud http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/west/ ... 106410.htm "Noel Perez of Azusa, Calif., has pled guilty to insurance fraud after setting his vehicle on fire at the entrance to Angeles National Forest on Oct. 27 and submitting a fraudulent insur...

FWIW, I have encountered Sierra Club groups in places like (believe it or not) the Sierra and generally found them to be as friendly as anyone else. The Sierra Clubbers I have run into at the Baldy Ski Hut on occasion have been very friendly. Admittedly, I was not wearing a uniform on any of these o...

A memorable outing, to say the least. You folks did well. Sorry Ia had to miss that one.

Good account, Sam. On reading some of the other descriptions, I was wondering what caused the fall in the first place. I guess it was that bloody wind. I'm glad that you all were there to help and that everything turned out ok.

Tim wrote:Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Stay safe this winter you filthy animals. Climb on!

I resemble that remark!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! All of you!

Tim wrote:This thread is awesome! Only on SGMDF....

This board covers the conditions that others dare not touch! 8)

Alan - Where's Eric? Thought since cross country season was over, you might be able to convince him to come along for the company. I always enjoy tagging along behind my kid up the mountain! :D Eric is at home for a couple of weeks. We were going to do Baldy together but we remembered that he had a...

I did the familiar trip up Register Ridge to Mt. Harwood, then Mt. Baldy, returning on the Ski Hut Trail. It was a great day for solitary hiking -- I saw no one until I was well below the Ski Hut. It was cloudy but visibility was great -- I could see San Clemente Island from just above Manker Flat u...

That's a helluva story, Rick! Even for you. I'm glad it turned out well.

AlanK - thanks for the site. is he trying to revive it, or did he jsut start it? I believe that the site is being re-started. There was an attempt at a San Diego board a while back and it disappeared. I don't know any details. I imagine that it just didn't take off quickly enough. It seems worth ha...

From the Glendale News Press Hiking rescue numbers double Taking shortcuts causes majority of problems for inexperienced hikers, fire officials say. By Veronica Rocha Published: Last Updated Wednesday, December 2, 2009 10:12 PM PST GLENDALE — The number of people who had to be rescued from local hik...

The owner is trying to revive this site.

I had already found it but thanks Alan. Good to know that Video Road is closed on Mt. Wilson :lol: On a side note...doing much hiking lately Alan? Haven't seen many TR's from you lately - you ok? I figured you probably found a decent link. That Video Road tip is priceless. :lol: I have been getting...

Parts of the Angeles Forest Highway, Angeles Crest Highway and Big Tujunga Canyon and Upper Big Tujunga Canyon roads that were closed due to the Aug. 26 fire will be reopened about 5 a.m. Monday. So what "parts" are opening? Neither of the links in the story are valid. They get paid to wr...

From the Los Angeles Times Superintendent who helped save Mt. Wilson Observatory is raising funds to preserve it As the Station fire raged, Dave Jurasevich slept at the facility, working with firefighters to protect the site. Now he's seeking donations for repairs and to improve fire protection ther...

Rick Kent wrote:Uh ... ya ... that is weird! Just a little concerned my 1 liter won't quite last 24 hours.

It will if you don't drink it!

Rick Kent wrote:Does anyone know if there is water at the South Fork and Fish Creek trailheads?

I had thie weird dream. Rick Kent was asking about water.