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by 666-The Beast
Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:11 am
Forum: Admin & Tech Support
Topic: Forum Logo (Header/Banner Picture)
Replies: 299
Views: 15085

Re: Forum Logo (Header/Banner Picture)

Time to change that pic to winter one and it will be winter here also.
Plz make the pic change for a good winter weather luck on us.
Do it today, don't anymore delay!.... 666
by 666-The Beast
Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Rattlesnake bliss on a cool day
Replies: 1
Views: 33

Re: Rattlesnake bliss on a cool day

From the Shoemaker fire rd gate to the start of the uphill trail at the left of the white triangle The rest of the trip from the white triangle up the ridge to the top Here is another helpful take of the Rattlesnake trail as viewed from the other side of the river. 666
by 666-The Beast
Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Newcomb's Pass
Replies: 5
Views: 59

Re: Newcomb's Pass

Nice day out there in the San Gabes! Nice dried shroom - didn't see monkeys 12+025.jpg] https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/gallery.myff.org/gallery/1225952/NWM_Virtual1-15-12 025.jpg It would have been magically much more nicer had you taken a bite of it! The monkeys would have shown up for sure...
by 666-The Beast
Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeler: SGMDF Official Adventure Race!
Replies: 61
Views: 1429

Re: Feeler: SGMDF Official Adventure Race!

A:There's already one of those. B:What I am going to make is something unique. This is just the 'scouting' phase. A:Yeah, but its in New Mexico and not here. Why not have a simple easy event where lots of people would be able to participate in the San Gabe Mts in honor of these military heroes. Per...
by 666-The Beast
Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeler: SGMDF Official Adventure Race!
Replies: 61
Views: 1429

Re: Feeler: SGMDF Official Adventure Race!

How about a SGMDF annual ''Bataan Memorial Death March'' 4/9-17/1942 In remembrance to all the people that suffered thru this horrible ordeal. We can start on top of Wilson and make a loop as it would make it easier to park and return at the same spot,it has easy access to parking and food(Cosmic Ca...
by 666-The Beast
Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:28 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Baldy Bowl and Ski Hut Trail
Replies: 314
Views: 7068

Re: Baldy Bowl and Ski Hut Trail


''The sandblast-quicksand ridge''

Taco, its time to get out of the canyons for a change and hit the ridges,
starting with this one when the winds show up.
Lets see if you can make it to the top or be gone with the wind!!!...666
by 666-The Beast
Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are your favorite hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains?
Replies: 13
Views: 255

Re: What are your favorite hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains?

The forest is like going to a liquor store;you have so many brands to choose from, you can sample all of them but in the end you tend to pick a few to enjoy on the regular basis. Your time(escape from the world), ability(slug,turtle,rabbit,roadrunner) time of the year(seasons) and knowledge(awarenes...
by 666-The Beast
Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Rattlesnake bliss on a cool day
Replies: 1
Views: 33

Rattlesnake bliss on a cool day

It's a drive to get there, with lots of obstacles to delay or never make your arrival to the start of the trail. The big band sat morn show blares loudly on the radio to keep things swinging along. Passing the Mount Wilson area on the 210, the exits to the trails become sirens, enticing you to go th...
by 666-The Beast
Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:41 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Wild wild West Fork hike with the dawg
Replies: 2
Views: 94

Re: Wild wild West Fork hike with the dawg

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Ready for the ridgebacks big show; hey kitty where are you!

CM, wishing you all the best for your cool doggie... 666
by 666-The Beast
Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:07 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Identifying software application for I-phones
Replies: 5
Views: 128

Re: Identifying software application for I-phones

lilbitmo wrote: Thanks guys, downloaded both will play with them and let you know :D
Libitmo, have fun with the new peaks finder app and when you are ready to test it, it will be time to go at the top of Iron mt and see how well it does naming all these peaks!...........666
by 666-The Beast
Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:31 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Best So Cal Burgers ?
Replies: 11
Views: 274

Re: Best So Cal Burgers ?

''Tops'' is tops for quality, quantity, service in the SG valley!
by 666-The Beast
Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:17 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Baldy via the Ski Hut
Replies: 4
Views: 111

Re: Baldy via the Ski Hut

[/quote] Am I missing something? I can't view the pics. I was hoping for a quick look before heading up this weekend. When I click on the link it sends me to a login page for yahoo/flicker. Thanks for the report, though.[/quote] Where have you been, the free and easy show is over!!! I am facing econ...
by 666-The Beast
Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:26 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2)
Replies: 639
Views: 17376

Re: Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2)

Cougarmagic, that's the way some of us look in the dark when we see some of your "kitty kats" :shock: lilbitmo, normal people look like that when they see the kitty on the monitor and then decide to not to even go out of the house. Meanwhile, any plans for a forest excursion are cancelled...
by 666-The Beast
Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:50 am
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: Cute, un-scary bobcats
Replies: 10
Views: 231

Re: Cute, un-scary bobcats

bertfivesix wrote: I want a pet bobcat. Forum mascot? Let's make it happen!
Bobby the bobcat is already taken, its been AlanK's pet for a while, he was out for a conditioning walk so pick something else!
Perhaps you might like to go up in the mass and consider CM's two recent vid catches!! 666
by 666-The Beast
Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:38 am
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: Cute, un-scary bobcats
Replies: 10
Views: 231

Re: Cute, un-scary bobcats

Hey CM, thanks for taming the show a bit! Lets see now, we have been trembling at the terrifying Tommy kitty cat, with no time to recoup at all, here comes the brutalizing supper bear Brutus! CM, whats next? I want to see an anaconda size rattling rattler having something for lunch on vid!!! Have yo...
by 666-The Beast
Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:35 am
Forum: Out-of-state
Topic: Cottonwood camp n roaring spring trip
Replies: 15
Views: 287

Re: Cottonwood camp n roaring spring trip

whats the deal . We don't see the place the way you see it; how beautiful it really is. You do a wonderful job in taking the pics in order to share them with us and we all appreciate your efforts tremendously. This photoshop bs is like putting premium gasoline in your car, you will notice the ride,...
by 666-The Beast
Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeler: SGMDF Official Adventure Race!
Replies: 61
Views: 1429

Re: Feeler: SGMDF Official Adventure Race!

Anyone wanna volunteer to go scout out the route with me? I have it planned. So far, it's just hiking with some scrambling, no technical stuff yet. Commander Taco, I would like to join the CL area route scouting. We all have been deprived for way too long the rightful access to this place. Now that...
by 666-The Beast
Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Feeler: SGMDF Official Adventure Race!
Replies: 61
Views: 1429

Re: Feeler: SGMDF Official Adventure Race!

HikeUp wrote: Weekends only for me.
Go ahead use up a sick or vac day; don't be so stingy with your privileged time!(':lol:')
Weekdays is the best fun time of the week to be in the forestland... 666
by 666-The Beast
Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:15 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: A Gate For Cobb Estate
Replies: 13
Views: 248

Re: A Gate For Cobb Estate

People living in the area should have more of a say about their hood situation than all the crusading outsiders that have already stated their own selfish interests or ignorance of this matter. I am sure if all that Heninnger crowd lived at this area, a fence and gate would be in place along with th...
by 666-The Beast
Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The most remote parts of the San Gabriel mountains
Replies: 10
Views: 218

Re: The most remote parts of the San Gabriel mountains

caliguy92832 wrote: What are the most remote parts of the San Gabriel mountains?
There are no more remote parts anywhere at the San Gabes,
thanks to Tacos Remote Canyoneering Expeditions that take place all the time at the Gabes,
so anywhere you go now someone has been there before you......666
by 666-The Beast
Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:21 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Old Mt Wilson Trail Fun
Replies: 12
Views: 200

Re: Old Mt Wilson Trail Fun

You got the right place, good guess! You are under the canopy and all of a sudden this reference view pops up to give you a glimpse what fun lies ahead for you. Here is another shot that also like. Now, the next project is to locate the helipad from up high! Cant wait go there? then look up at Hike ...
by 666-The Beast
Tue Jan 10, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Old Mt Wilson Trail Fun
Replies: 12
Views: 200

Re: Old Mt Wilson Trail Fun

Same place I took this picture from... Geez... why dint I think to rip this one and some others ones off ya thus saving me some batt life on the cam and less time on the trl thus geting home sooner to enjoy the devils brew, Smith X ale... Welcome back, but you cant play the id the place game now th...
by 666-The Beast
Tue Jan 10, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Old Mt Wilson Trail Fun
Replies: 12
Views: 200

Re: Old Mt Wilson Trail Fun

shreddy wrote: "aprx where was this pic of the first sight of the toll rd taken at? "

what's the title of said pic?



this one!!!!!! 666
by 666-The Beast
Tue Jan 10, 2012 3:19 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Sunset Ridge fire rd to mt Lowe
Replies: 5
Views: 120

Re: Sunset Ridge fire rd to mt Lowe

Wasn't that trail closed because of the fire? At one time it was, its open now! FYI you need to consult the official ANF closure map in order to know whats off limits if you dont want FO (the rules bug) to constantly pester you for breaking the rules by going somewhere that is forbidden to all mank...
by 666-The Beast
Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: Out-of-state
Topic: Cottonwood camp n roaring spring trip
Replies: 15
Views: 287

Re: Cottonwood camp n roaring spring trip

should I post this type of stuff in the running section instead?? Does anyone care? We do care! if you mention too too many #s in your report, then its a racing run report. Hardly any #s then its a trip report...... Cool pics as usual, I appreciate them a lot. Try to include some close ups of the tr...
by 666-The Beast
Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Old Mt Wilson Trail Fun
Replies: 12
Views: 200

Re: Old Mt Wilson Trail Fun

The meaning behind the "going round there if you know" is the fire rd (the goal of the trip),you also see the ridge to the fr, trail above orchard camp, all these things are in the pic if you know how to see them. Now, since you claim to go there a lot, aprx where was this pic of the firs...
by 666-The Beast
Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:12 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Sunset Ridge fire rd to mt Lowe
Replies: 5
Views: 120

Re: Sunset Ridge fire rd to mt Lowe

My son got a nice rash on his back and I didn't even see him brush against any. Hey Mr Mom, I know where you went, at the poodle dog bush fields forever! You didn't see junior brush against the pd bush cause you were looking out for yourself not to get it on ya or too much gazing at nice scene arou...
by 666-The Beast
Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Baldy Bowl and Ski Hut Trail
Replies: 314
Views: 7068

Re: Baldy Bowl and Ski Hut Trail

I was aware of the 60mph winds that were to be present around the Baldy area. The brave Koreans and another person that I know, who sent me this link, managed to go to the top! You all must like to be pushed around by the wind. Having been at the top with about 45mph and not be allowed to breathe ea...
by 666-The Beast
Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: The last D.U.I. of the year
Replies: 6
Views: 115

Re: The last D.U.I. of the year

lbm,yes, someone got them; have you priced a pack? the smokes were to be used as a safety action to slow down the fast pacers for a safe decent to the car or provide a more challenging trek to whom ever returned to Baldy via the San Antonio Ridge as you have successfully done many times! Perhaps you...
by 666-The Beast
Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:33 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: Sunset Ridge fire rd to mt Lowe
Replies: 5
Views: 120

Sunset Ridge fire rd to mt Lowe

A group walk up on the fire rd from the crowded gate. Lots of nice bikers and lots of hikers on the sunset trl;we had to take the paved rd frm start and continued on to the Alpine tavern. With this wonderful warm winter weather, the walk was pleasant and with amazing views of the area. By the circul...