EISPIRATEN

What Jim's trying to ask you, Liz, is how many candles should he bring.

The Youtube video was very enjoyable but is is as phony as a $3 bill. It was a Microsoft marketing stunt.

mattmaxon wrote:He needs to turn in his Texan and Man Cards!

I'm pretty sure the Texas Rangers will send a fella up to collect the Texas one. If they haven't already.

Perhaps I could have explained more adequately. :) The room in question is a "rec room" (I have always called it a "wreck room"). It has a concrete floor and had a crappy carpet on top. We decided to get rid of the carpet and get the concrete fixed up and stained -- it looked pre...

Don't be hard on yourself, Matt. I've seen those marmots. No one can resist!

If this dude takes up knitting, he'd better not set foot in Texas again!

I have not been doing much hiking lately. We have been doing some remodeling at home and that has kept me pretty busy in my copious free time. To make it more interesting, a week ago (Friday, August 10), we were having a concrete floor re-done. The contractors had almost completed the job and the fl...

Poor guy. He hurt his thumb and probably couldn't hitch a ride. Did they expect him to hitch with his other hand? How is he supposed to get around except by chopper? They don't make Texans like they used to! No copter rescue for hiker with hurt thumb Posted on: Sunday, 16 August 2009, 03:18 CDT New ...

I know that this is not news to this Board, but is is likely to be of interest to many. From the Glendale News Press Sheriff: Burglars target hikers’ cars Valuables like GPS units should be left at home, not in an unwatched vehicle, authorities say. By Mary O’Keefe Published: Last Updated Friday, Au...

Hikin_Jim wrote:Dude. Don't try to understand government doublethink. You could hurt yourself.

Yeah. In the case of corporate (private sector) doublethink one can gain a lot of understanding from Dilbert. The government sector needs an equivalently insightful observer.

HikeUp wrote:How many times do you have to hear it HJ - Leave No Trace!!!

Didn't look to me as if there'd be much trace when Jim finished with the napalm dispenser.

Zé wrote:yup he's banned! but he may respond to anything you say here by making a post on that board, lol

Are you saying that someone is predictable?

lilbitmo wrote:I'm not absolutely sure but I think I've seen pictures of their leader on this and another board?

Definitely a cult leader of some kind.

Someone posted this on the San Jacinto Board.

Zé wrote:the world usually isn't as scary as they say

You make a good point. I have been struck recently by the fact that a local 17 yer old can sail solo around the world. Meanwhile, another 17 year old does not survive a car trip to downtown LA in broad daylight.

Dood, where's the rest of the article? From the Manchester Democrat Examiner Teen seeks to negotiate NH hiking fine August 4, 7:05 AM · Paul Briand Scott Mason, rescued from Mt. Washington, is getting the help of Concord, N.H., lawyer Jed Callen to negotiate his $25,000 fine with state officials. S...

I know what i do a day or two prior to a long, tough hike. Carb-load water hoard. blah blah blah...... But after the hike is more important i think. If "carb load" just means eating a diet high in complex carbohydrates, an active person should do it all the time. I don't think the term ha...

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Rob wrote:Which county has SAR jurisdiction on Baldy? Is there an agreement?

Split jurisdiction. Depends on which side of the county line it falls. East of the line: SB. West of the line: LA.

On the line? "Call King Solomon."

From the SGWA Board The Forest Falls Recreation Area and the Vivian Creek Trailhead are closed until further notice. The temporary closure is due to increased bear activity causing a potential safety issue / conflict. The area will re-open when the bear is removed by the Department of Fish and Game...

EnFuego wrote:I could put an end to all this. I hear bear cub stew is quite good.

That clears up a mystery for me. I heard this mother bear strolling along saying that she was a big fan of stew "en Fuego."

http://www.mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=1658

http://members.boardhost.com/sgva/

Anyone running for City Council anywhere should watch that video first.

HikeUp wrote:No mention of dying from being an obnoxious USC fan either.

I could'a sworn I saw that one on the list.

cougarmagic wrote:http://www.vaildaily.com/article/200907 ... 79963/1062

Top 10 dangerous things in the outdoors....

I think that male snakes get covered under Item #1.

Kit Fox wrote:I love my set of Merrells. I spent an extra $30 bucks and bought a pair of Superfeet Green insoles. Hiking comforted has increased over 50% .

Gotta agree. That combination has made my feet happier than they've been in years.

In a cartoon, of course, the yucca would have bounced the hiker right onto the snake after producing as many puncture wounds as possible . This was one benevolent yucca!

The switchbacks above High Creek on the Vivnan Creek Trail are indeed an abomination!

In winter, if the trail is well-covered with snow, there effectively is no trail. It's off-trail cross country time! Love it!

Cutting switchbacks often leads to erosion. Not to mention all sorts of ugly individual trail segments. It is not the worst thing a hiker can do, but it is harmful and easily avoided. People hike for exercise. Why avoid exercise by cutting switchbacks?

Nice route Alan. My poor Eric, sorry about your ankle. you have to be careful, we have to keep you running. When i was doing baldy on sunday i realized i had never been up register ridge, i was hoping you and eric could guide me one of these weekends. No one gets hurt on Register Ridge, so that sou...

RichardK wrote:Frankly, I would love to see some enforement rangers in Icehouse Canyon. They could plug the switchback cutters on the spot.

Careful what you wish for, Richard. The bodies would be piling up quickly!