EISPIRATEN

To a wonderfilled 2010 in the wildeness, comrads!

Congrats to those who participated in aiding a stricken climber.
You have a lot to be proud of.

I 2nd Ryan's comment. That's what it's all about.
Happy Holidays. And here's to a speedy and complete recovery!

What's with the Acting Forest Supervisor bit?

Anyone on skis?

Sorry I missed the festivities. Looks like you all had a blast, except for Taco who had (yet another) San Gabriel bang up.

Love the surreal sun and two trees shot!

Love the footware, you fashion plate!

Novel, indeed.
Covers all the bases, too!

Well worth the quick read.

Nice, seeing (& listening) to the video, Tim!
Where's the sequel?

On my radar.

Good style, though!

Thanks for posting this info. The reasoning behind it is sound. What a concept!

My 2 cents: B-P from Vincent Gap tends to ice up due to its exposure. Because of the many switchbacks -- which can lull you into a false sense of security -- the trail can be deceptively dangerous... As previously stated, San J and San G are great suggestions. Another good introduction is (surprise)...

Really sweet!

For a reminder, here's what you were trying to navigate through:

http://picasaweb.google.com/EManBevHill ... 4492422658

Nice to know your choices worked out! I must admit, I was MOST concerned about your footware. After being involved in a heli rescue on Baldy one winter -- when a woman training for Aconcagua (I believe) -- slipped and broke her heel, I always carry pons, just in case. And I put them on as soon as I ...

Sure glad you both made it out of there in 1 piece!

Rumors are that the rangers are talking about banning light and fast hikers
-- since they don't want any search and rescue helicopters triggering a slide......

I, too, drove the crest yesterday then hiked BP.
Like CougarMagic, my camera remained in it's bag...

Looks like the alpha ram. Pretty extraordinary!

Zach, glad to see ya got hooked up.
Looks like some icy patches????

We're planning on going up Sunday, late for us. I want to drive the 2 from La Canada to Dawson apres dawn. Might ascend via Troop instead of from Vincent Gap. I feel a need to see it all for myself in the light -- contrary to some other opinions on this board -- before weather closes part of the roa...

I am confused as to it's hiking status.
Anyone care to shed some light on this?

The Morris Fire map suggests it is indeed open.....

Thanks in advance.

Looks really awesome. Love the fact that y'all are looking at the small as well as the grand! Great Pix!

Yeah, some class 3 rock, class 4 scree.

Well, the consequences of, you know...How many handholds remove themselves from solid looking rock under low load?

An ice ax is useful even when bare!

After you pass the Rocks beyond the wilderness sign, the trail turns towards Telegraph Peak. At the bend -- if you look to your right -- you will see a faint use trail heading very steeply up to the ridge. It is left of the gully...

I'm a glutton for punishment. This was a repeat performance, a route I thought I wouldn't do again. But 'twas a beautiful day -- we timed our hike to hit the ridge right at dawn. Didn't see any sheep, though... And, interestingly, we didn't see anyone until 1/4 mile from the saddle. From then on, ho...

Surprised it took them this long:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me ... al+News%29

When my wife discovered our cats stalking one in our apartment, the first words out of her mouth screamed "does it have legs?"

Hope Cisco didn't romp in the late season P.O.!
That would make this a hike you will never forget...

An alpine start is the ticket.
Then you will only need to get to the side of the trail the entire way down from the hut....

Like a cork that smells bad....